Chambana Sun

The Chamber is seeking an outgoing, people-person to join our team as our Membership Engagement Director.

GIBSON CITY-MELVIN-SIBLEY COMMUNITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 5: Falcon First Day

Incoming Freshmen are encouraged to attend Falcon First Day.

CITY OF GIBSON: 11th Annual Hymn Festival

11th Annual Hymn Festival will be Sunday August 11th starting at 3 pm

RANTOUL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 137: Northview Open House

Open house at all elementary schools at 5:30 on aug 15th

'Same negative trends' affecting Illinois property values, state politics, Champaign activist says

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 7, 2019

Former Champaign County Board member Scott Tapley fears the potential outcome of Illinois’ dwindling home values combined with the state's rising property taxes.

From Peoria Standard

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Senator Barickman's Senate Week in Review: July 26

By Lene Caracas-Apuntar | 5 years ago

Illinois schools now have more options for long-term student records that could save taxpayer funds, due to legislation sponsored by State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and signed into law on July 27.

Monticello home prices fall in July 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2019 in Monticello fell by $56,000 while total sales decreased by 16.7%.

Hoopeston home prices fall in July 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2019 in Hoopeston fell by $3,500 while total sales decreased by 20%.

Danville home prices fall in July 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2019 in Danville fell by $20,000 while total sales decreased by 42.6%.

Champaign home prices fall in July 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2019 in Champaign fell by $36,900 while total sales decreased by 96.3%.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61883 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 61883 during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61821 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

There were four offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 61821 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61883 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 61883 during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61821 convicted of crimes against persons

There were eight offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole near Illinois zip code 61821 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

Paxton home prices fall in July 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2019 in Paxton fell by $74,000 while total sales decreased by 18.2%.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Monticello convicted of crimes involving weapons

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole in Monticello during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61832 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

There were three offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 61832 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

Westville home prices rise in July 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2019 in Westville rose by $27,500 while total sales decreased by 40%.

Bement home prices fall in July 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2019 in Bement fell by $30,050 while total sales decreased by 50%.

Gibson City home prices fall in July 2019