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News from July 2023

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Week ending July 22: three inmates sentenced in Champaign County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

By Chambana Sun | Jul 21, 2023

There are three inmates sentenced to jail in Champaign County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending July 22.

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How many companies in cities in Champaign County received FDA inspections in Q2 2023?

By Chambana Sun | Jul 21, 2023

There were two companies in a city associated with Champaign County that received two FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Village of Fisher Board of Trustees met May 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 21, 2023

Village of Fisher Board of Trustees met Thursday, May 11

City of Urbana Arts and Culture Commission met May 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 21, 2023

City of Urbana Arts and Culture Commission met Tuesday, May 9

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Marron on cashless bail ruling: ‘This is thanks to the radical leftist progressive agenda being foisted on the people of Illinois’

By Chambana Sun Report | Jul 20, 2023

State Rep. Mike Marron (R-Fithian) is calling out “radical leftists” after the reinstatement of the Safe-T Act’s cashless bail provision known as the Pretrial Fairness Act.

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Illinois youths showcase skills at national shooting sports championships

By Chambana Sun | Jul 20, 2023

Thirteen participants from Illinois 4-H recently demonstrated their shooting skills and sportsmanship at the 2023 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships held in Grand Island, Nebraska, from June 25 to June 30. This annual event saw a record participation of 718 youth from 42 states.

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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 20, 2023

In a June 30 news release, Sen. Chapin Rose announced the transfer of the armory in Lawrenceville to the city. In the Senate, he was the chief sponsor of a bill to make this happen.

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Champaign County Local Emergency Planning Committee met June 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 20, 2023

Champaign County Local Emergency Planning Committee met 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 27.

Champaign County Board Committee of the Whole met May 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 20, 2023

Champaign County Board Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 9

City of Urbana City Council met June 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 20, 2023

City of Urbana City Council met Monday, June 26

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Miller: ‘She should not be punished for defending herself and her teammates’

By Chambana Sun Report | Jul 19, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) is defending a 16-year-old female athlete who objected to using a YMCA locker room with a biological male. Miller represents the 15th Congressional District covering much of Central Illinois.

City of Paxton City Council met May 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 19, 2023

City of Paxton City Council met Tuesday, May 9

City of Monticello City Council met June 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 19, 2023

City of Monticello City Council met Monday, June 26

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Marron: 'We cannot delay any longer, we need immediate hearings and action to protect residents in state care'

By Chambana Sun Report | Jul 18, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Mike Marron (R-Fithian) demanded state legislative hearings over a new report alleging abuse and neglect at several care facilities in addition to Choate Mental Health and Development Center.

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Piatt County ranks 74th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during April

By Chambana Sun | Jul 18, 2023

Piatt County residents paid $143,618 in sales taxes, ranking 74th in total sales taxes paid per county in April.

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Miller: 'I will always fight against Biden's radical Title IX changes and protect our daughters!'

By Chambana Sun Report | Jul 18, 2023

On Thursday, Illinois Representative Mary Miller voiced her disappointment on Twitter regarding an incident that took place in her district.

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Bennett: 'Our goal is to keep our motorcycle riders safe'

By Chambana Sun Report | Jul 18, 2023

Motorcycle riders under the age of 18 will have the option to take a 2-day driver safety course from IDOT in 2024, thanks to a bill sponsored by Sen. Thomas Bennett. The bill allows motorcycle riders under the age of 18 to complete the 20-hour course in lieu of driving and knowledge tests.

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Champaign County median home valuation prices rose by 10% in June 2023 compared to June 2022

By Chambana Sun | Jul 18, 2023

In June 2023, the median sale price of a home in Champaign County rose by $18,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 5.3%.

City of Gibson City Council met May 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 18, 2023

City of Gibson City Council met Monday, May 8

City of Gibson City Council met June 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 18, 2023

City of Gibson City Council met Monday, June 26