Chambana Sun

Only option left for residents, Rep. Caulkins says, is 'to reject politicians who vote to raise taxes'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 9, 2019

As taxpayers' complaints grow louder about the $2.1 billion in added levies and fees that took effect across the state on July 1, Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) warns that the worse may still be yet to come.

Home sales in Urbana, June 30-July 6, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of June 30-July 6, 2019.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Danville convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2019

There were six offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Danville during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

Champaign home sales, June 30-July 6, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Champaign for the week of June 30-July 6, 2019.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Danville convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2019

There were five offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Danville during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Champaign convicted of crimes against justice

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against justice released on parole in Champaign during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Champaign convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2019

There were 11 offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol released on parole in Champaign during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61801 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2019

There were four offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole near Illinois zip code 61801 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

Recent Gifford home sales, June 30-July 6, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of June 30-July 6, 2019.

Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 61854?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 61854, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.

Precinct voter rolls: Where do candidates rely most on men in Greater C-U?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2019

Candidates depend most on men to show up at the polls in City of Champaign Precinct 2, Cunningham Township Precinct 2 and City of Champaign Precinct 5 in Greater C-U.

Pritzker's program of 'taxing, borrowing and spending' is driving residents away, Halbrook says

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 8, 2019

With billions of dollars in new taxes and added fees taking hold in Illinois this month as part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s overall new state budget, Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) can only think of the average Illinoisans whose lives just became more difficult.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Cerro Gordo convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Cerro Gordo during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

Habitat for Humanity of Danville Inc. sells 1310 N. Kimball, Danville

By Chambana Sun | Jul 8, 2019

On July 8, 2019, Habitat for Humanity of Danville Inc. sold their commercial property at 1310 N. Kimball, Danville to Richie Robinson for $55,000.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60960 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 60960 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Champaign convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

There were 25 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Champaign during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Danville convicted of crimes against justice

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against justice released on parole in Danville during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

From Kane County Reporter

Skillicorn, GOP colleagues introduce Heartbeat Bill

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Veteran state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is among a group of GOP lawmakers introducing House Bill 3850 that would repeal the Reproductive Health Act recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints calls out Pritzker for doubling state's gas tax, breaking promise to middle class

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state lawmakers have a dubious history of subjecting residents to gas tax hikes, but the recent doubling of the state gas tax to 38 cents per gallon seems to have taken things to an entirely new level.

Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 61853?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

There were two offenders released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 61853, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.