August, 2023 Stories | Chambana Sun

Champaign County taxpayers give $538,028 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By Chambana Sun | Aug 3, 2023

In May, Champaign County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Champaign County Zoning Board of Appeals met May 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 3, 2023

Champaign County Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, May 25

City of Gibson City Council met July 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 3, 2023

City of Gibson City Council met Monday, July 10

OP-ED: Halbrook: IDES fraud shows complete failure of government

By State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) | Aug 3, 2023

A scathing report last week from the Illinois Auditor General shows $5.24 billion was stolen through “overpayments” of unemployment during fiscal years 2020-2022. Many of us were shocked by that number as it was 2.5 times greater than previous estimates.

Top 10 Ford County home valuations for July 2023

By Chambana Sun | Aug 2, 2023

These are the top 10 home valuations for Ford County in July 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

Halbrook: ‘I was 1 of only 7 NO votes in the House to reject this outright attack on democracy & the America way of life’

By Chambana Sun Report | Aug 2, 2023

The recent signing of HB3751 into law has sparked controversy and opposition, with Illinois State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) expressing his strong disapproval.

4-year grad rates from Oakwood Community Unit School District 76 fall in 2022

By Chambana Sun | Aug 2, 2023

72.2% of Oakwood Community Unit School District 76 students graduated in 2022 after four years of schooling, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Champaign County residents pay $1,939 in County Automobile Renting Tax in May

By Chambana Sun | Aug 2, 2023

In May, Champaign County saw a decrease in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

$129,056 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Champaign County

By Chambana Sun | Aug 2, 2023

In May, Champaign County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Champaign County Mental Health Board met May 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 2, 2023

Champaign County Mental Health Board met Wednesday, May 24

City of Danville Planning & Zoning Commission met July 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 2, 2023

City of Danville Planning & Zoning Commission met Thursday, July 6

Q2 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Vermilion County?

By Chambana Sun | Aug 1, 2023

There were 22 offenders living in Vermilion County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.

Piatt County had a median home sale price of $216,000 in July 2023

By Chambana Sun | Aug 1, 2023

These are the top five home sales for Piatt County in July 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

Champaign County collects $613,354 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By Chambana Sun | Aug 1, 2023

In May, Champaign County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Vermilion County home valuations fell in Q2 2023

By Chambana Sun | Aug 1, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2023 in Vermilion County fell by $2,990, while total sales decreased by 5.4%.

Home valuation prices increased in Vermilion County during first half of 2023

By Chambana Sun | Aug 1, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2023 in Vermilion County rose by $2,025, while total sales decreased by 10.5%.

How many students graduated from Champaign Community Unit School District 4 in 2022 after four years?

By Chambana Sun | Aug 1, 2023

78.2% of Champaign Community Unit School District 4 students graduated in 2022 after four years of schooling, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Miller: 'HB3751, a disaster of a law that faces opposition from several police groups, gives foreign nationals the power to arrest US citizens'

By Chambana Sun Report | Aug 1, 2023

The Illinois bill that would allow non-citizens to apply to work as police officers has received pushback since it was introduced. After its signing last week, Rep. Chris Miller took to Facebook to react in a July 31 post.