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News from February 2024

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What was 2nd largest nursing home in Vermilion County as of Q4 2023?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 22, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Accolade Healthcare Danville was the second largest nursing home in Vermilion County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Illinois women's tennis team heads to Blue Gray Tennis Classic

By Chambana Sun | Feb 22, 2024

The Illinois women's tennis team, ranked 24th nationally, is set to compete in the 76th annual Blue Gray Tennis Classic in Montgomery, Alabama. The event will take place over two days from February 23 to 24. The Fighting Illini will face Tulsa in their opening match on Friday at 9 a.m., followed by doubles matches against either Arizona or Alabama, depending on the results. On Saturday, they will complete singles play against Arizona or Alabama and finish with a third contest later that day.

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Kuehne sets new school record as Illinois competes at Big Ten Championships

By Chambana Sun | Feb 22, 2024

The Illinois swim and dive team concluded the second day of the Big Ten Championships in West Lafayette, Indiana, with notable performances. Junior Logan Kuehne broke the school record for the 50 freestyle during time trials with a time of 22.79 seconds. Earlier in the preliminaries, she had swum the fourth-fastest time in program history at 22.96 seconds, finishing 25th overall and narrowly missing qualification for the C finals.

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Illinois gymnastics heads to Big Five meet against top competitors

By Chambana Sun | Feb 22, 2024

The Illinois women's gymnastics team, ranked No. 21, is set to compete in the Big 5 Meet at University Park, Pennsylvania. The event will take place on Saturday, February 24, at 3:30 p.m. CT at Rec Hall. The Fighting Illini will face Iowa, Maryland, No. 11 Michigan, and host No. 22 Penn State.

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Illinois youth showcase equine knowledge at state horse judging contest

By Chambana Sun | Feb 22, 2024

Youth from across Illinois gathered at the Black Hawk College East Campus on February 17 for the Illinois 4-H State Horse Judging Contest. Participants judged six classes of horses, with at least two being halter classes. Youth aged 14 and older also had the option to participate in oral reasons following the classes.

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Who owned Illini Heritage Rehabilitation and HC in Q4 2023?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 21, 2024

Illini Heritage Rehabilitation and HC was one of the two for-profit facility nursing homes in Champaign County, Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central SE City of Urbana: Precinct Cunningham 19

By Chambana Sun | Feb 21, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 864 voters in Central SE City of Urbana: Precinct Cunningham 19 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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In the 2021-22 school year, 59.1% of Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District 3 students failed the Math portion of the IAR

By Chambana Sun | Feb 21, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 59.1% of Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District 3 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities in Ford County as of January?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 21, 2024

Cities located within Ford County recorded seven lawyers in good standing to practice law as of January.

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Vermilion County largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Arcadia Care Danville

By Chambana Sun | Feb 21, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Arcadia Care Danville was the largest nursing home in Vermilion County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Vermilion County in week ending Feb. 17?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Kasia Treiber named Big Ten Women's Tennis Player of the Week

By Chambana Sun | Feb 21, 2024

Junior Kasia Treiber has been recognized as the Big Ten Women's Tennis Player of the Week following her performance over the weekend. The announcement was made by the conference office on Wednesday.

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Bureau County youth excel at Illinois 4-H State Horse Judging Contest

By Chambana Sun | Feb 21, 2024

Young equine enthusiasts from across Illinois gathered in Galva for the Illinois 4-H State Horse Judging Contest on February 17. The event took place at Black Hawk College East Campus, where participants demonstrated their skills in evaluating horses.

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Illinois gymnasts set to compete at Winter Cup

By Chambana Sun | Feb 21, 2024

The Illinois men's gymnastics team will have a strong presence at the upcoming Winter Cup, scheduled for February 23 and 25 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. Six athletes associated with the Fighting Illini program are set to compete: grad student Connor McCool, sophomore Tate Costa, freshman Brandon Dang, alumni Alex Diab and Jordan Kovach, and class of 2024 signee Ian Sandoval.

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Illinois sets school record in relay on first day of Big Ten Championships

By Chambana Sun | Feb 21, 2024

The Illinois swim and dive team completed the first day of the Big Ten Championships on Wednesday, February 21, in West Lafayette, Indiana. The 200 medley relay team, consisting of junior Suvana Baskar, freshman Kylee Sessions, junior Logan Kuehne, and senior Lily Olson, placed seventh with a new school record time of 1:38.63. This marks their highest finish in the event since 2006 when they also placed seventh. It is also the first time Illinois has made the podium for a swimming event since 2016.

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JB Pritzker's Plan for Welfare of Illegal Immigrants Sparks Controversy

By Chambana Sun | Feb 21, 2024

WASHINGTON - Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's proposal to allocate funds for the welfare of illegal immigrants has sparked controversy, with Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) criticizing the plan. In response to Pritzker's State of the State Address, Miller expressed concerns about the financial burden placed on Illinois taxpayers. She stated, "JB Pritzker announced that he wants Illinois taxpayers to pay an additional $182 million out of our pockets to provide welfare for illegal immigrants, who illegally crossed our southern border in violation of our immigration laws as a...

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In the 2021-22 school year, 61.7% of Rossville-Alvin Community Unit School District 7 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

By Chambana Sun | Feb 20, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 61.7% of Rossville-Alvin Community Unit School District 7 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities in Champaign County as of January?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 20, 2024

There were 274 lawyers in good standing in cities in Champaign County as of January.

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How did Central SW City of Champaign: Precinct City Of Champaign 36 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 20, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 653 voters in Central SW City of Champaign: Precinct City Of Champaign 36 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Piatt County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 17

By Chambana Sun | Feb 20, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.