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News from July 2023

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Rose: 'This building is a symbol of the service and sacrifices of the brave heroes who trained there to defend our country'

By Chambana Sun Report | Jul 13, 2023

Illinois Republican State Sen. Chapin Rose announced the transfer of the Lawrenceville armory to the city in a June 30 news release. Ownership will revert to the state if the city decides at any time that they don't want to own the armory in the future.

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Niemerg: 'The Battle of Gettysburg is considered the most important engagement of the American Civil War'

By Chambana Sun Report | Jul 13, 2023

Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Teutopolis) commemorated the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, in a July 3 Facebook post.

Champaign County Board Facilities Committee met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2023

Champaign County Board Facilities Committee met Tuesday, May 2

City of Monticello Fire & Police Commission met June 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2023

City of Monticello Fire & Police Commission met Wednesday, June 21

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Champaign County collects $130,561 in County Sales Tax in April

By Chambana Sun | Jul 12, 2023

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

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Q2 2023 Recap: 5 parolees from Champaign County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | Jul 12, 2023

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

City of Hoopeston City Council met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 12, 2023

City of Hoopeston City Council met Tuesday, May 2

City of Monticello Planning and Zoning Board met June 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 12, 2023

City of Monticello Planning and Zoning Board met Tuesday, June 20

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Analysis: Piatt County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q2 2023

By Chambana Sun | Jul 11, 2023

Property owners in Piatt County paid 1.8% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.6 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Chambana Sun.

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Q2 2023 Recap: 11 parolees from Champaign County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | Jul 11, 2023

There were 11 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Champaign 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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How did home valuation prices perform in Piatt County in June 2023, compared to June 2022?

By Chambana Sun | Jul 11, 2023

In June 2023, the median sale price of a home in Piatt County rose by $29,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 20%.

City of Urbana Civil Service Commission met April 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 11, 2023

City of Urbana Civil Service Commission met Wednesday, April 26

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City of Gibson Parks/Building/Technology Committee met June 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 11, 2023

City of Gibson Parks/Building/Technology Committee met 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 20.

City of Hoopeston City Council met June 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 11, 2023

City of Hoopeston City Council met Tuesday, June 20

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Q2 2023 Recap: 3 parolees from Champaign County convicted of crimes involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | Jul 10, 2023

There were three offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol living in Champaign 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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Vermilion County effective property tax rate in Q2 2023 was higher than the national average

By Chambana Sun | Jul 10, 2023

Property owners in Vermilion County paid 1.8% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.6 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Chambana Sun.

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Illinois youth participate in college prep experience at University of Illinois

By Chambana Sun | Jul 10, 2023

Over 120 young individuals from 32 counties in Illinois gathered at the University of Illinois campus from June 25-29 for the Illini Summer Academies, an initiative by Illinois 4-H. The event aimed to help youth explore potential paths to success after high school.

City of Urbana Committee of the Whole met June 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 10, 2023

City of Urbana Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, June 20

Village of Cerro Gordo Village Board met June 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 10, 2023

Village of Cerro Gordo Village Board met Monday, June 19

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What happened to the median home valuation price in Champaign County during first half of 2023?

By Chambana Sun | Jul 9, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2023 in Champaign County remained unchanged, while total sales decreased by 19.3%.