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News from March 2023

Champaign County Facilities Committee met March 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 20, 2023

Champaign County Facilities Committee met Tuesday, March 7

City of Urbana Committee of the Whole met March 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 20, 2023

City of Urbana Committee of the Whole met Monday, March 6

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Analysis: 81.1 percent of students in Livingston County schools failed state Math exam in 2022

By Chambana Sun | Mar 19, 2023

More than 8 in 10 Livingston County public high school students aren't at grade level in Math.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release one inmate sentenced in Vermilion County during week ending March 18

By Chambana Sun | Mar 19, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Vermilion County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending March 18.

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CCIL JumpStart Program member brings single-cell chemical measurement expertise to cancer research

By Chambana Sun Reports | Mar 19, 2023

We recently sat down with Jonathan Sweedler, bioengineering professor, research member with the Cancer Center at Illinois’ JumpStart Program and Professor in Chemistry and the Neuroscience Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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Weekly recap, week ending March 18 home sales in Ford County

By Chambana Sun | Mar 19, 2023

There were four reported residential sales in Ford County in the week ending March 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Week ending March 18: one inmate sentenced in Piatt County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

By Chambana Sun | Mar 18, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Piatt County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending March 18.

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Chambana Sun area weekly mass times

By Chambana Sun | Mar 18, 2023

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

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How many students failed their Math exams in Ford County in 2022?

By Chambana Sun | Mar 18, 2023

Nearly 7 in 10 Ford County public high school students aren't at grade level in Math.

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Analysis: 67.8 percent of Champaign County public high school students failed 2022 state Math exam

By Chambana Sun | Mar 17, 2023

Nearly 7 in 10 Champaign County public high school students aren't at grade level in Math.

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Week ending March 18: three inmates sentenced in Champaign County to be released

By Chambana Sun | Mar 17, 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 March 18.

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Bennett: 'This bill is designed to help schools cover vacancies, particularly with substitute teachers'

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 17, 2023

In a March 13 news release, Sen. Thomas Bennett (R-Morris) shared an update on legislation to address the teacher shortage and give flexibility to school districts with scheduling challenges.

City of Hoopeston City Council met Dec. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 17, 2023

City of Hoopeston City Council met Tuesday, Dec. 20

Champaign County Board met Dec. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2023

Champaign County Board met Monday Dec. 19

Village of Pesotum Board of Trustees met March 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2023

Village of Pesotum Board of Trustees met Wednesday, March 1

City of Urbana Committee of the Whole met Dec. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 15, 2023

City of Urbana Committee of the Whole met Monday, Dec. 5

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Patient Safety Awareness Week 2023

By Chambana Sun Reports | Mar 15, 2023

March 12-18, 2023 is recognized as Patient Safety Awareness Week

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5+ Things to Know about Dr. Andrew Bullis

By Chambana Sun Reports | Mar 15, 2023

We caught up with Dr. Bullis, a 2020 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine, after deciphering the clues he dropped about his veterinary alma mater (such as, third-year lectures “in a classroom designed like the nosebleed section of a stadium”) throughout his article in Slate magazine about euthanasia and other stressors of veterinary practice.

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Chamber General Meeting

By Chambana Sun Reports | Mar 15, 2023

Chamber General Meeting on March 16, 2023

City of Urbana Historic Preservation Commission met March 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 15, 2023

City of Urbana Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, March 1