October, 2023 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Champaign County Board Opioid Settlement Task Force met Sep. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2023

Champaign County Board Opioid Settlement Task Force met Wednesday, Sep. 6

Rep. Miller Introduces Legislation to Support Levee Safety Along Mississippi River

By Chambana Sun Report | Oct 3, 2023

Federal bill would boost flood protection on Mississippi River

Halbrook on Manteno Gotion plant: ‘I just find this just appalling’

By Chambana Sun Report | Oct 2, 2023

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville), along with other key stakeholders such as Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon and fellow Illinois Freedom Caucus Representatives recently engaged in discussions regarding the controversial proposed Gotion plant in Manteno.

Q3 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Ford County?

By Chambana Sun | Oct 2, 2023

There were two offenders living in Ford County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.

Champaign County taxpayers give $141,511 in County Sales Tax in July

By Chambana Sun | Oct 2, 2023

In July, Champaign County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

St. Joseph-Ogden Community High School District 305's enrollment rank decreases during 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Oct 2, 2023

St. Joseph-Ogden Community High School District 305 welcomed 434 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Champaign County collects $2,570 in County Automobile Renting Tax in July

By Chambana Sun | Oct 2, 2023

In July, Champaign County saw a decrease in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Youth archers compete at Illinois statewide event showcasing skills

By Chambana Sun | Oct 2, 2023

Illinois youth showcased their archery skills at a statewide competition on September 16 in Pekin. The event, organized by the University of Illinois Extension 4-H, focused not only on skill levels but also on fostering teamwork and camaraderie among participants.

McLean County youth honored among national award winners by National 4-H Council

By Chambana Sun | Oct 2, 2023

National 4-H Council has announced the recipients of the 2024 Youth In Action Awards, a program sponsored by Bayer. The awards recognize four young leaders who have positively impacted their communities. Among the winners is Avani Rai, a 17-year-old from McLean County 4-H, named as a 2024 Pillar Winner.

Teenage shooters compete in Illinois 4-H State Shotgun Shoot

By Chambana Sun | Oct 2, 2023

The best teenage 4-H shotgun shooters from Illinois convened at Brittany Shooting Park near Bunker Hill on September 23 for a state competition. Seventy participants competed in the event, which drew nearly 250 spectators.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 74.9% of Hoopeston Area Community Unit School District 11’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Oct 2, 2023

In Hoopeston Area Community Unit School District 11, 821 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Neighborhood Services Department Submits Caper to Hud

By Chambana Sun Report | Oct 2, 2023

On September 28, 2023, Neighborhood Services staff submitted the FY 2022-23 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CAPER summarizes the progress the City made in carrying out its strategic plan outlined in its 5-year Consolidated Plan, including accomplishments, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resources available, persons assisted, and other actions. Information is provided for the prior fiscal year on what goals and objectives were met from the Annual Action Plan (1 1-year component of the Consolidated Plan).