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News from October 2023

City of Urbana Cunningham Township Board met Sep. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 10, 2023

City of Urbana Cunningham Township Board met Monday, Sep. 11

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Vermilion County effective property tax rate in Q3 2023 was higher than the national average

By Chambana Sun | Oct 9, 2023

Property owners in Vermilion County paid 1.6% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the third quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.4 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Chambana Sun.

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Caulkins: 'I don’t think any of us that I’ve heard are putting the blame for these problems on the direct care staff'

By Chambana Sun | Oct 9, 2023

Dan Caulkins, House Rep. of Illinois House of Representatives, Illinois General Assembly, expressed his views regarding the blame for problems in the healthcare industry during a House committee hearing on Oct 3rd. Caulkins stated, "I don’t think any of us that I’ve heard are putting the blame for these problems on the direct care staff." He emphasized that the issues raised were not the fault of the frontline workers, but rather a result of a lack of supervision and enforcement of rules by the state.

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Urbana ranks 81st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By Chambana Sun | Oct 9, 2023

Urbana residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57 enrollment numbers in bottom 50% among Illinois districts during 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Oct 9, 2023

Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57 welcomed 178 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Weekly recap, week ending Oct. 7 home sales in Champaign County

By Chambana Sun | Oct 9, 2023

There were three reported residential sales in Champaign County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Illinois House Republicans Introduce Legislation to Enhance Child Safety

By Chambana Sun | Oct 9, 2023

Illinois House Republicans have taken a proactive step towards protecting children by introducing legislation aimed at improving the state's child welfare agency. The proposed measures are designed to bolster the efficiency and effectiveness of the agency while ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable children.House Republicans have worked diligently, engaging with stakeholders and experts to develop comprehensive legislation that addresses the pressing issues faced by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The proposed reforms seek to provide...

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Prescription Drug Drop-Off Event in USA Sees Another Successful Year

By Chambana Sun | Oct 9, 2023

"Thank you to everyone who came out to make our Prescription Drug Drop-Off Event another success! This was our fourth year collecting expired and unused medication from the community. A special thank you to the Rantoul and Danville Police Departments!"USA - The annual Prescription Drug Drop-Off Event, organized by an unknown organization, has once again achieved great success in its fourth year. The event, held to collect expired and unused medication from the community, received overwhelming support from the public.Attendees expressed their...

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City of Gibson City Council met September 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 9, 2023

City of Gibson City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, September 11.

City of Urbana City Council met Sep. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 9, 2023

City of Urbana City Council met Monday, Sep. 11

City of Monticello City Council met Sep. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 9, 2023

City of Monticello City Council met Monday, Sep. 11

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Effective property tax rate in Champaign County outpaced the national average in Q3 2023

By Chambana Sun | Oct 8, 2023

Property owners in Champaign County paid 2.2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the third quarter of 2023, which is more than 2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Chambana Sun.

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Home sales during week ending Oct. 7 in Piatt County

By Chambana Sun | Oct 8, 2023

There was one reported residential sale in Piatt County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197's enrollment rank decreases during 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Oct 8, 2023

Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197 welcomed 257 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Champaign County home prices rose in Q3 2023

By Chambana Sun | Oct 8, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2023 in Champaign County rose by $12,050, while total sales decreased by 21.6%.

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Vermilion County residents paid 46th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

By Chambana Sun | Oct 8, 2023

Vermilion County residents paid $416,920 in sales taxes, the 46th highest total paid per county in July.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 24.3% of Rantoul City School District 137’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Oct 8, 2023

In Rantoul City School District 137, 410 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Illini soccer falls to Minnesota; prepares for Wisconsin match

By Chambana Sun | Oct 8, 2023

Fighting Illini soccer faced a setback in their recent match against Minnesota, losing 3-1 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. The team now holds a record of 5-5-3 for the season and 1-3-2 in Big Ten play.

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Chambana Sun area weekly mass times

By Chambana Sun | Oct 7, 2023

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

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Ford County collects $10,596 in County Sales Tax in July

By Chambana Sun | Oct 7, 2023

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