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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 37.1% of Rantoul Township High School District 193’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Oct 4, 2023

In Rantoul Township High School District 193, 37.1% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

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Ford County Education: 17 Black students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Oct 4, 2023

In Ford County districts, 17 Black students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Ford County taxpayers give $30,939 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By Chambana Sun | Oct 4, 2023

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

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Danville residents paid 43rd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

By Chambana Sun | Oct 4, 2023

Danville residents paid $1.7 million in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per municipality in July.

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Tri-Point Community Unit School District 6-J ranks 666th in enrollment with 363 students during 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Oct 4, 2023

Tri-Point Community Unit School District 6-J welcomed 363 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Rep. Mary Miller Supports Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan for Speaker

By Chambana Sun | Oct 4, 2023

Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-Illinois) has officially announced her support for Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) in the upcoming Speaker election. In a statement released today, Miller outlined her reasons for endorsing Jordan and expressed her confidence in his ability to lead the House of Representatives.Miller praised Jordan for his consistent efforts in holding the Biden Administration accountable. She stated, "I am supporting Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House based on his proven track record of holding the Biden Administration accountable, rejecting...

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Illinois 4-H forms committee for diversity initiatives

By Chambana Sun | Oct 4, 2023

Illinois 4-H has announced the creation of a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Implementation Committee. This new committee is tasked with advising and collaborating on the implementation of DEIA priorities identified through a strategic planning process involving 4-H staff, volunteers, and community members.

Champaign County Board Environment and Land Use Committee met Aug. 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2023

Champaign County Board Environment and Land Use Committee met Thursday, Aug. 10

City of Urbana Plan Commission met Sep. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2023

City of Urbana Plan Commission met Thursday, Sep. 7

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Rep. Miller Statement on Voting NO on the “CR”

By Chambana Sun Report | Oct 4, 2023

Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) released the following statement on her NO vote on the "CR":

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Halbrook: "Gov. Pritzker is doing his level best to make Illinois the Western version of the People's Republic of China." - Chambana

By Chambana Sun | Oct 3, 2023

Brad Halbrook, a House Representative of the Illinois House of Representatives, has expressed concerns about a Chinese company, Gotion High-tech, building a battery plant in Manteno, Illinois. Halbrook argues that the deal is a bad one for the state and the town of Manteno due to Gotion's ties to the Chinese Communist Party and the human rights abuses committed by the party. He questions why taxpayers are providing $8 billion in economic incentives for a plant that only costs $2 billion to build and why a company with close ties to the Chinese Communist Party is receiving...

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Heritage Community Unit School District 8 enrollment numbers in bottom 50% among Illinois districts during 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Oct 3, 2023

Heritage Community Unit School District 8 welcomed 371 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Ford County residents rank 94th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By Chambana Sun | Oct 3, 2023

Ford County residents paid $41,535 in sales taxes, ranking 94th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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$530,782 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in July for Champaign County

By Chambana Sun | Oct 3, 2023

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

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Rep. Miller Votes to Prevent "Coalition Government" with Democrats

By Chambana Sun | Oct 3, 2023

Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) has made her stance clear on preventing a "coalition government" with Democrats. In a statement, she expressed her agreement with President Trump and emphasized the need to stop the radical Democrats.Miller stated, "I voted against Kevin McCarthy 15 times in January, but no one else has stepped forward to run for Speaker and I will NOT surrender the majority to a 'coalition government' with the Democrats through a power-sharing agreement with extreme liberals Nancy Pelosi and Hakeem Jeffries."The Congresswoman believes that any coalition...

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 62.5% of Ludlow Community Consolidated School District 142’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Oct 3, 2023

In Ludlow Community Consolidated School District 142, 62.5% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

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America Recycles Day at Boneyard Creek – October 28, 2023

By Chambana Sun Report | Oct 3, 2023

Please join in on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m. to Noon to pick up litter for America Recycles Day @ Boneyard Creek. This event will be hosted by City staff and members of Keep Champaign Beautiful.

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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 25.2% of Champaign County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Oct 3, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 25.2% of students enrolled in Champaign County school districts identified as Black.

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Champaign County Board Facilities Committee met September 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 3, 2023

Champaign County Board Facilities Committee met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 5.

Village of Gifford Board of Trustees met Sep. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2023

Village of Gifford Board of Trustees met Thursday, Sep. 7