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News from August 2024

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Champaign County home sales during week ending Aug. 3

By Chambana Sun | Aug 10, 2024

There were seven reported residential sales in Champaign County in the week ending Aug. 3, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Chambana Sun area weekly mass times

By Chambana Sun | Aug 10, 2024

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

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Ford County home sales in week ending Aug. 3

By Chambana Sun | Aug 10, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Ford County in the week ending Aug. 3, according to BlockShopper.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ford County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 3

By Chambana Sun | Aug 10, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Ford County students and their mathematics performance in 2022-23

By Chambana Sun | Aug 10, 2024

Of the 1,086 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 69.3% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

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Cities in Vermilion County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in July

By Chambana Sun | Aug 9, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Vermilion County in July remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Piatt County in week ending Aug. 3

By Chambana Sun | Aug 9, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Piatt County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Ford County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Chambana Sun | Aug 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Champaign County in week ending Aug. 3

By Chambana Sun | Aug 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Danville residents paid 41st-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during May

By Chambana Sun | Aug 9, 2024

Danville residents paid $1.7 million in sales taxes, the 41st highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Cole Rusk named to John Mackey Award watch list

By Chambana Sun | Aug 9, 2024

University of Illinois tight end Cole Rusk has been named to the 2024 watch list for the John Mackey Award, as announced by the Friends of John Mackey and the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA) on Friday.

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Neighborhood Services hosts LGBTQIA+ homelessness workgroup

By Chambana Sun | Aug 9, 2024

On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Neighborhood Services hosted the LGBTQIA+ Homelessness Workgroup on behalf of the Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless (CSPH). The training session was held in place of the August CSPH full board meeting. The twenty-five attendees who represented various CSPH member agencies received information on best practices when providing services to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as how to address contributing factors to homelessness among the community in an inclusive manner. The CSPH holds its full board meeting on the first Tuesday...

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Illinois women's basketball concludes foreign tour undefeated

By Chambana Sun | Aug 9, 2024

PERISTERI, Greece - The Illinois women's basketball team secured a 106-42 victory over Amilla Peristeriou on Friday, concluding their foreign tour games with a perfect record. This win brought the Fighting Illini to 2-0 on the trip and extended head coach Shauna Green's record in foreign tour games to 5-0.

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Neighborhood groups host block parties and National Night Out events

By Chambana Sun | Aug 9, 2024

On Friday, August 2, 2024, the Devonshire HOA hosted their first-ever block party. Approximately 150 neighbors attended, enjoying food trucks, games, and conversations. The Neighborhood Ambassadors supported the event by transporting items borrowed from the engagement trailer.

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Freaky Fast dash returns in tribute to Red Grange

By Chambana Sun | Aug 9, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — "The Galloping Ghost" is returning to Memorial Stadium for Year 2 of the Freaky Fast 77 Yard Dash presented by Jimmy John's. The popular race between Red Grange and a University of Illinois student will once again be held between the third and fourth quarters of Fighting Illini football games.

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Neighborhood Services hosts CSPH grant information session

By Chambana Sun | Aug 9, 2024

On Thursday, August 8, Neighborhood Services hosted the CSPH Grant information session on behalf of the Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless (CSPH). The workshop focused on the upcoming Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care Program Notice of Funding Opportunity for organizations considering applying for this funding.

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Did Piatt County students fail or pass their 2022-23 mathematics tests?

By Chambana Sun | Aug 9, 2024

Of the 1,477 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 73.1% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Ford County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 3

By Chambana Sun | Aug 9, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Ford County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Neighborhood Services hosts contractor workshop for Bristol Place Senior Residences

By Chambana Sun | Aug 9, 2024

On July 30, 2024, Neighborhood Services hosted the Bristol Place Senior Residences Contractor Workshop. Several CDAP contractors attended the workshop to learn how to submit bids on the upcoming construction project. The project developer from AHDVS, LLC, and the general contractor from Carlson Construction discussed the scope of work that will be available and the requirements for bidding. Local representatives from the electrical, general laborers, trim, flooring, material supplies, and post-construction cleaning trades were in attendance. A second workshop will be held on...

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Hedge Road to close for water main construction from August 12 to August 19

By Chambana Sun | Aug 9, 2024

In order to complete water main construction for Illinois American Water Company, Duce Construction will close Hedge Road between Mattis Avenue and Summit Ridge Road. The closure will begin on Monday, August 12, and will reopen on Monday, August 19, 2024, weather permitting. During the closure, local access to Hedge Road will be allowed from the east at Summit Ridge.