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News from February 2024

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How did Western City of Urbana: Precinct Cunningham 9 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 29, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 460 voters in Western City of Urbana: Precinct Cunningham 9 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Ford County in 2021

By Chambana Sun | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Ford County received $17 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Ford County 3rd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Piper City Rehabilitation and Living Center

By Chambana Sun | Feb 29, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Piper City Rehabilitation and Living Center was the third largest nursing home in Ford County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Champaign County in week ending Feb. 24?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 29, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Test expectations: How many Monticello Community Unit School District 25 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 29, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 48.6% of Monticello Community Unit School District 25 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Illini student football tickets go on sale March 4

By Chambana Sun | Feb 29, 2024

Student season tickets for the 2024 Illini football season will be available for purchase starting Monday, March 4, at 9 a.m. CT. Interest among students remains high after a decade-high sales record was set last season.

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Illinois women's tennis faces Washington to close non-conference schedule

By Chambana Sun | Feb 29, 2024

Illinois is preparing to conclude its non-conference tennis matches with a home game against Washington on Friday. The match will be the second in a tripleheader at Atkins Tennis Center, starting at 2 p.m. CT. This meeting marks an end to Illinois' non-conference games as they currently hold an 8-4 record, with Big Ten play approaching in two weeks.

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Champaign County Local Emergency Planning Committee met February 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 29, 2024

Champaign County Local Emergency Planning Committee met 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 27.

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Big Ten announces track and field championship honors

By Chambana Sun | Feb 29, 2024

The Big Ten Conference has announced the winners of the 2024 Big Ten Men's & Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships awards. The event took place last weekend at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.

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Sydney Stoll sets records at Big Ten swimming championships

By Chambana Sun | Feb 29, 2024

Illinois swimmer Sydney Stoll showcased an impressive performance at the 2024 Big Ten Championships, setting new records for the Fighting Illini. Stoll began by leading off the 800 freestyle relay and broke the program record for the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:47.53. Her efforts helped her team, which included sophomore Sara Jass, senior Laurel Bludgen, and freshman Martina Cibulkova, achieve the program's fourth-fastest time of 7:18.17.

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Illinois prepares for doubleheader against EIU and Baylor

By Chambana Sun | Feb 29, 2024

No. 19 Illinois men's tennis team is preparing to host a doubleheader on March 1, facing Eastern Illinois University (EIU) at 10 a.m. and No. 14 Baylor at 6 p.m. The matches will take place at the Atkins Tennis Center in Champaign, Illinois.

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2nd largest nursing home in Ford County as of Q4 2023

By Chambana Sun | Feb 28, 2024

Accolade Paxton Senior Living, the second largest nursing home in Ford County, aided an average of 63 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Piatt County in week ending Feb. 24?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 28, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Piatt County in 2021

By Chambana Sun | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Piatt County received $17.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central E Village of Rantoul: Precinct Rantoul 5

By Chambana Sun | Feb 28, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 593 voters in Central E Village of Rantoul: Precinct Rantoul 5 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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St. Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169: How many students failed ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 28, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 51.1% of St. Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Champaign Public Works Director Announces Resignation

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 28, 2024

Khalil Zaied, the Public Works Director for the City of Champaign, has announced his resignation from that position effective March 8, 2024.

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Illinois sends largest track team to NCAA indoors since '95

By Chambana Sun | Feb 28, 2024

The University of Illinois track and field teams have qualified 12 athletes for the upcoming 2024 NCAA Indoor Championships, marking their highest representation since 1995. The team includes nine women and three men, making it a significant achievement for the Fighting Illini.

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Truancy rates in Ford County districts improved in 2021-22 school year compared to previous school year

By Chambana Sun | Feb 28, 2024

Truancy is a persistent issue in many schools across the United States, with some students regularly skipping classes and falling behind in their studies.

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Isabel Sy earns Big Ten Women’s Co-Golfer of the Week title

By Chambana Sun | Feb 28, 2024

Isabel Sy has been named the Big Ten Conference Women's Co-Golfer of the Week, as announced by the conference. This recognition follows her performance at The Chevron Collegiate, where she shared individual medalist honors.