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Prairie State taxes: Urbana residents rank 70th in total sales taxes paid for September

By Chambana Sun | Dec 14, 2023

Urbana residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 70th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

New IGFOA Downstate Chapter President

By Chambana Sun | Dec 14, 2023

Courtney Kouzmanoff, a member of the Finance Department, has been appointed as the new President of the Downstate Illinois Chapter of the Illinois Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA). Kouzmanoff, who previously served as the Vice President of the chapter, will now take on the role of leading the organization.The IGFOA is an association that focuses on serving finance professionals by providing opportunities for learning, networking, and professional growth. Kouzmanoff's appointment as the Chapter President highlights her dedication and expertise in the field...

Rep. Miller Votes No On Biden-Schumer NDAA Over Abortion Funding And FISA Spying Abuses

By Chambana Sun | Dec 14, 2023

Washington - The U.S. House of Representatives recently voted on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) voted against the legislation, citing concerns over abortion funding and FISA spying abuses.In a statement, Miller expressed her disappointment with the bill, accusing President Biden and Senator Schumer of including "woke ideology" and forcing taxpayers to pay for abortion-related costs through the abortion travel policy. Miller argued that the NDAA should focus solely on providing authorization and...

Champaign County Board Committee of the Whole met Oct. 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 14, 2023

Champaign County Board Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 10

Village of Rossville Police, Health & Safety Committee met Nov. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 14, 2023

Village of Rossville Police, Health & Safety Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 15

Champaign Police Call in Community Backup in Stuff the Squad Food Drive

By Chambana Sun Report | Dec 14, 2023

On Giving Tuesday, November 28, Champaign Police joined area law enforcement and the Eastern Illinois Foodbank for a “Stuff the Squad” community food drive. Four local agencies – Champaign PD, Urbana PD, University of Illinois PD, and the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office – participated in the friendly competition to collect non-perishable food items.

City Manager Announces Appointment of New Champaign Fire Chief

By Chambana Sun Report | Dec 14, 2023

On Dec. 8, City Manager Dorothy Ann David announced that she has appointed Andy Quarnstrom to serve as the City of Champaign’s next Fire Chief. Quarnstrom has served at the Champaign Fire Department for more than 26 years and is currently the Acting Deputy Fire Chief of Operations. He has also served as the elected City of Champaign Township Supervisor since 2013, a position he intends to resign from to focus on his new responsibilities. Quarnstrom will assume his new duties as Fire Chief on March 1, 2024, or upon the Township Board’s appointment of a replacement Township Supervisor, whichever is sooner.

Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Piatt County convicted of a crime involving drugs set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | Dec 13, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving drugs living in Piatt County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

From Macon Reporter

Deering: ‘The spirit of community and collaboration is on full display this week at the Christmas Care & Share event!’

By Macon Reporter | 12 months ago

As the holiday season draws near, a local initiative named the Christmas Care & Share event is rallying volunteers for a range of activities intended to spread cheer and support throughout the community.

Washington Street Lane Closure (Between Neil Street and Hickory Street)

By Chambana Sun Report | Dec 13, 2023

In order to complete pavement patching, AT&T and Western Utility will close one lane of Washington Street between Neil Street and Hickory Street. The closure will begin on Wednesday, December 13, and will reopen on Friday, December 15, 2023, weather permitting. An eastbound lane and a westbound lane will be maintained in the area. Traffic lanes will shift around the construction area.

City of Champaign Requests Letter of Interest for Rapid Response Engineering and Architectural Services

By Chambana Sun | Dec 13, 2023

The City of Champaign is seeking professional engineering and architectural services through a qualification-based selection process. The city has invited firms to submit a Letter of Interest for Rapid Response Engineering and Architectural Services, with the intention of procuring these services for a period of three years, starting in 2024 and running through 2026.The services required involve providing "on-call" response to engineering and architectural issues associated with the design and construction of development projects, facility projects, and public...

Piatt County residents rank 73rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for September

By Chambana Sun | Dec 13, 2023

Piatt County residents paid $136,300 in sales taxes, ranking 73rd in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

University Avenue and Fair Street Lane Closures

By Chambana Sun | Dec 13, 2023

In an effort to address storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction has announced plans to temporarily narrow both lanes of University Avenue at the intersection with Fair Street. The construction company will maintain travel through the work zone with slight lane shifts. However, as part of the repair process, southbound Fair Street, located immediately south of University Avenue, will be closed during daytime work hours. On the other hand, northbound Fair Street will remain open to all traffic.The construction work is set to commence promptly at 7 a.m. on Monday, December 18,...

City of Gibson City Council met Oct. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 13, 2023

City of Gibson City Council met Monday, Oct. 9

City of Paxton City Council met Nov. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 13, 2023

City of Paxton City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 14

Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Ford County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | Dec 12, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Ford County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

Piatt County home valuation prices rose in November 2023 compared to the same period in 2022

By Chambana Sun | Dec 12, 2023

In November 2023, the median sale price of a home in Piatt County rose by $20,100 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 57.7%.

$149,003 in County Sales Tax collected in September for Champaign County

By Chambana Sun | Dec 12, 2023

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

Caroline Barnes earns CSC academic all-district honors for second year

By Chambana Sun | Dec 12, 2023

Illinois volleyball player Caroline Barnes has been recognized as a College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honoree for the second consecutive year. The announcement was made on Tuesday.

Washington Street Lane Closure to Facilitate Pavement Patching

By Chambana Sun | Dec 12, 2023

In a bid to carry out essential pavement patching, AT&T and Western Utility have announced that one lane of Washington Street, between Neil Street and Hickory Street, will be temporarily closed. The closure is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, December 13, and is expected to conclude on Friday, December 15, 2023, subject to weather conditions. During this period, an eastbound lane and a westbound lane will remain open to ensure the smooth flow of traffic. However, motorists should be aware that traffic lanes will be redirected around the construction site.This lane...