August, 2023 Stories | Chambana Sun

Youth develop skills at Illinois poultry judging contest

By Chambana Sun | Aug 22, 2023

Youth from across Illinois participated in the Illinois 4-H State Poultry Judging Contest on August 10, held alongside the Illinois State Fair. The event focused on enhancing decision-making skills and teaching participants to justify their choices.

Champaign County 377 Board of Care & Treatment of Persons with a Developmental Disability met June 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 22, 2023

Champaign County 377 Board of Care & Treatment of Persons with a Developmental Disability met Wednesday, June 21

City of Urbana Committee of the Whole met July 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 22, 2023

City of Urbana Committee of the Whole met Monday, July 24

Illinois 4-H honors volunteers with Hall of Fame induction

By Chambana Sun | Aug 21, 2023

Illinois 4-H recently honored 53 volunteers for their dedication to the youth development program, inducting them into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame. These individuals were recognized for their significant contributions to the University of Illinois Extension 4-H program and were nominated by county staff.

Rantoul City School District 137 welcomes 1,686 students in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Aug 21, 2023

Enrollment at Rantoul City School District 137 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Gibson City Council met July 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2023

City of Gibson City Council met Monday, July 24

City of Monticello City Council met July 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2023

City of Monticello City Council met Monday, July 24

Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District 3 enrollment in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Aug 20, 2023

Enrollment at Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District 3 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Champaign County home sales in week ending Aug. 19

By Chambana Sun | Aug 20, 2023

There were three reported residential sales in Champaign County in the week ending Aug. 19, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Chambana Sun area weekly mass times

By Chambana Sun | Aug 19, 2023

The following parishes in the Chambana Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Urbana School District 116 enrollment in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Aug 19, 2023

Enrollment at Urbana School District 116 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Home sales in Ford County in week ending Aug. 12

By Chambana Sun | Aug 19, 2023

There were 13 reported residential sales in Ford County in the week ending Aug. 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

Recent Piatt County home sales in week ending Aug. 12

By Chambana Sun | Aug 19, 2023

There was one reported residential sale in Piatt County in the week ending Aug. 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

Prairie State sales taxes: Champaign County residents paid 8th-largest sum in May

By Chambana Sun | Aug 18, 2023

Champaign County residents paid $3.4 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per county in May.

Home prices in Vermilion County during July 2023 increased compared to the same period in 2022

By Chambana Sun | Aug 18, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Vermilion County rose by $7,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 12.3%.

2023 Concrete Street Improvements Project

By Chambana Sun Report | Aug 18, 2023

As part of the City’s 2023 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the pavement on Mullikin Drive from Windsor Road to Copper Ridge Road will be reconstructed. A and R Services is the contractor for the City of Champaign.

Danville Community Consolidated School District 118 welcomes 4,765 students in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Aug 18, 2023

Enrollment at Danville Community Consolidated School District 118 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.