June, 2019 Stories | Chambana Sun

Q2 2019 Recap: Parolees in Champaign County convicted of drug crimes

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 4, 2019

There were 12 offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Champaign County during the second quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

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Q2 2019 Recap: Parolees in Champaign County convicted of sex crimes

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 4, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of sex crimes released on parole in Champaign County during the second quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

Q2 2019 Recap: Parolees in Champaign County convicted of crimes against persons

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 4, 2019

There were eight offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Champaign County during the second quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

Q2 2019 Recap: Parolees in Vermilion County convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 4, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole in Vermilion County during the second quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Greater C-U for the week of May 20

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 4, 2019

The following political organization was the only committee that received campaign contributions in Greater C-U during the week of May 20.

Illinois General Assembly: HB120 actions on May 29

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 29 in the House on House bill HB120 ("government-tech"): "Passed Both Houses", "House Concurs", "Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs" and "Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs".

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GOP chairman: 'fair tax' punishes taxpayers

By Jenna Lyons | 6 years ago

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider said a constitutional amendment to establish a graduated income tax system in the state unfairly punishes taxpayers.

Illinois General Assembly: HB1876 actions on May 16

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB1876 ("transportation-tech"): "Passed Both Houses", "Third Reading - Passed" and "Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose".

Illinois General Assembly: HB1613 actions on May 21

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 21 in the House on House bill HB1613 ("traffic/pedestrian stop study"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".

Rep. Halbrook sees nothing in new $40 billion spending budget 'to slow down the mass exodus'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 3, 2019

Republican state Rep. Brad Halbrook (Shelbyville) wonders how much more Illinois taxpayers – most of them frustrated and overburdened, especially if they don't already have plans to leave the state – are willing to take.

Former state university employee Tucker paid in $41K to pension fund, could collect $446K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2019

Former state university employee James Tucker, who retired in April 2019, saved $41,025 toward a pension over 11 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Illinois General Assembly: HB2079 actions on May 23

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 23 in the House on House bill HB2079 ("revenue-vendor"): "House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee", "House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi", "Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May" and "Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee".