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Illinois Soybean Association Offers Free SCN Testing Program for Farmers

By Chambana Sun | Oct 19, 2023

Illinois farmers have a new opportunity to safeguard their soybean crops against the destructive soybean cyst nematode (SCN), thanks to a free testing program launched by the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) and the Plant Clinic. The program, which allows farmers to sample their fields for SCN at no cost, aims to assist farmers in diagnosing and managing this notorious pest.SCN is a microscopic roundworm that infects soybean roots, causing significant yield losses and reducing the overall health of the crop. It is estimated that SCN costs U.S. soybean growers...

Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees and Board of Education met Aug. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 19, 2023

Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees and Board of Education met Tuesday, Aug. 22

Champaign County Board met Sep. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 19, 2023

Champaign County Board met Thursday, Sep. 21

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Southwest Organizations Unifying Resources for Community and Employees Conference

By Chambana Sun Report | Oct 19, 2023

On October 3-5, 2023, Council Member, Alicia Beck and Community Relations Manager in the Equity and Engagement Department, Tracy Parsons, attended the Southwest Organizations Unifying Resources for Community and Employees (SOURCE) Conference.

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Piatt County ranks 73rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By Chambana Sun | Oct 18, 2023

Piatt County residents paid $139,050 in sales taxes, ranking 73rd in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Congresswoman Mary Miller Votes Against "CR" Continuing Resolution, Promises to Hold Biden and DC Swamp Accountable

By Chambana Sun | Oct 18, 2023

WASHINGTON - In a recent statement, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) expressed her strong opposition to the "CR" continuing resolution, explaining her decision to vote against it."I voted no on the 'CR' continuing resolution because I will not be part of the process to kick government funding down the road until the holidays, when Senate and House 'insiders' will agree to ram through some massive omnibus with Ukraine funding behind closed doors," said Congresswoman Miller.Highlighting a concerning precedent, she added, "Last year, Senate Democrats,...

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Congresswoman Mary Miller Votes for Conservative Wins in Appropriations Bills to Counter Biden's Agenda

By Chambana Sun | Oct 18, 2023

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) took a firm stance against President Biden's agenda by voting in favor of four conservative appropriations bills that aimed to reverse his "America Last" policies. These bills included crucial victories that support conservative values and prioritize American interests.One of the key decisions made by Congresswoman Miller was to strip all Ukraine funding from the Defense Department bill. This move reflects her commitment to ensuring that taxpayer dollars are not used in ways that do...

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

By Chambana Sun | Oct 18, 2023

Federal bill would boost flood protection on Mississippi RiverBY TIMOTHY EGGERT FarmWeekSep 26, 2023Local levee districts along the Upper Mississippi River — a primary channel for moving Illinois grain to export facilities — would have more flexibility to maintain their flood protection infrastructure under a federal bill introduced Tuesday.Titled the "Upper Mississippi River Levee Safety Act," the bipartisan legislation is championed by U.S. Representative Mary Miller, R-Oakland, and co-sponsored by...

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Illini soccer faces Michigan State and Nebraska as regular season concludes

By Chambana Sun | Oct 18, 2023

Illinois soccer is set to conclude its regular season with matches against two ranked opponents. The team will face No. 14 Michigan State on October 19 in East Lansing, followed by a game against No. 25 Nebraska on October 22 at Demirjian Park in Champaign.

Village of Cerro Gordo Mayor and Board of Trustees met Aug. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2023

Village of Cerro Gordo Mayor and Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 21

City of Gibson Pool Board met Sep. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2023

City of Gibson Pool Board met Tuesday, Sep. 19

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Uiuc All-employee Expo

By Chambana Sun Report | Oct 18, 2023

On October 12, 2023, April Faulkner and Mikal Washington, Community Relations Specialists in the Equity and Engagement Department, attended the UIUC All-Employee Expo.

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Piatt County residents pay $12,876 in County Sales Tax in July

By Chambana Sun | Oct 17, 2023

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

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Median home valuation prices in Piatt County fell to $129,000 in September 2023 compared to September 2022

By Chambana Sun | Oct 17, 2023

In September 2023, the median sale price of a home in Piatt County fell by $45,900 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 36.8%.

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Champaign County Community Coalition

By Chambana Sun Report | Oct 17, 2023

On October 11, 2023 the Equity and Engagement department hosted the monthly Champaign County Community Coalition meeting at the Holiday Inn hotel from 3:30pm-5pm. Information regarding the importance of gun safety was shared by Moms Demand Action.

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Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment Conference

By Chambana Sun Report | Oct 17, 2023

October 3-6, 2023, Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department attended the 7th annual Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA) Conference hosted by the University of Illinois.

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City of Gibson City Council met September 25

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 17, 2023

City of Gibson City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, September 25.

City of Hoopeston City Council met Sep. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2023

City of Hoopeston City Council met Tuesday, Sep. 19

Village of Fisher Board of Trustees met Sep. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2023

Village of Fisher Board of Trustees met Monday, Sep. 18

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DeWitt County schools recorded lower truancy rate in 2021-22 school year compared to average in Illinois

By Chambana Sun | Oct 16, 2023

DeWitt County schools had a truancy rate of 11.6% in the 2021-22 school year, the Illinois State Board of Education reported. That’s lower than the state average.