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News from August 2023

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$89,148 in County School Facility Tax collected in May for Piatt County

By Chambana Sun | Aug 17, 2023

In May, Piatt County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Miller on Biden’s hasty exit from Afghanistan: ‘We will never forget’

By Chambana Sun Report | Aug 17, 2023

On the second anniversary of the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan, Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., voiced criticism of the move, citing the loss of 13 service members, the release of thousands of prisoners and the abandonment of billions in military equipment to the Taliban.

City of Hoopeston City Council met June 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2023

City of Hoopeston City Council met Tuesday, June 20

City of Urbana Zoning Board of Appeals met July 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2023

City of Urbana Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, July 19

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Governor Pritzker signs bill supporting student participation in agricultural programs

By Chambana Sun | Aug 16, 2023

On August 14, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 3814 in Springfield, Illinois. This legislation allows students involved in FFA and Illinois Extension 4-H programs to count their participation towards school attendance.

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City of Danville Policemen’s Pension Fund Board of Trustees met July 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 16, 2023

City of Danville Policemen’s Pension Fund Board of Trustees met 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 18.

Village of Cerro Gordo Village Board met June 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2023

Village of Cerro Gordo Village Board met Monday, June 19

Champaign County Mental Health Board met July 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2023

Champaign County Mental Health Board met Wednesday, July 19

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LaHood: ‘What we’re focused on is exposing the malign activities of the Chinese Communist Party’

By Chambana Sun Report | Aug 15, 2023

In an interview with WICS-TV, Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL), a member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, has raised concerns about China’s ambitions and actions that he perceives as threatening to American interests.

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Valuation: Pricing for the median home in Piatt County decreased in July 2023 compared to July 2022

By Chambana Sun | Aug 15, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Piatt County fell by $5,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 11.8%.

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Record participation in youth livestock contest at Illinois State Fair

By Chambana Sun | Aug 15, 2023

A record number of participants took part in the 2023 4-H Illinois Superior Young Livestock Producers Contest, held on August 9 alongside the Illinois State Fair. Fifty-eight 4-H members from across the state competed in this event, which tested their knowledge of livestock production, including beef, swine, and sheep.

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Educator Danielle Gapinski supports youth passion discovery through Illinois 4-H

By Chambana Sun | Aug 15, 2023

Danielle Gapinski has taken on the role of 4-H youth development educator, serving Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside counties in Illinois. Her previous experience as a 4-H program coordinator in Bureau County and her background in event marketing, graphic design, and dance direction have equipped her with skills for coordinating and executing youth programs.

City of Paxton City Council met June 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2023

City of Paxton City Council met Tuesday, June 13

Champaign County Developmental Disabilities Board met July 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2023

Champaign County Developmental Disabilities Board met Wednesday, July 19

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Q2 2023 Recap: 4 parolees from Vermilion County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | Aug 14, 2023

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

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Urbana residents rank 67th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for May

By Chambana Sun | Aug 14, 2023

Urbana residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

City of Gibson City Council met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 14, 2023

City of Gibson City Council met Monday, June 12

City of Urbana Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met July 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 14, 2023

City of Urbana Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met Tuesday, July 18

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Q2 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Piatt County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | Aug 13, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes living in Piatt County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

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Prairie State taxes: Piatt County residents rank 72nd in total sales taxes paid for May

By Chambana Sun | Aug 13, 2023

Piatt County residents paid $133,473 in sales taxes, ranking 72nd in total sales taxes paid per county in May.