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Champaign County residents pay $2.2 million in County School Facility Tax in November 2023

By Chambana Sun | Feb 27, 2024

In November 2023, Champaign County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Vermilion County rise or fall in 2021?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Vermilion County received $21.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Piatt County in week ending Feb. 24

By Chambana Sun | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of diesel 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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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Champaign County in week ending Feb. 24

By Chambana Sun | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of premium gas 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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Accolade HC of Paxton on Pells was largest nursing home in Ford County as of Q4 2023

By Chambana Sun | Feb 27, 2024

With an overall rating of two, Accolade HC of Paxton on Pells was the largest nursing home in Ford County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who voted in Southeastern Township of Ludlow: Precinct Ludlow 3 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 27, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 488 voters in Southeastern Township of Ludlow: Precinct Ludlow 3 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Truancy rates in Piatt County districts worsened in 2021-22 school year compared to previous school year

By Chambana Sun | Feb 27, 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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Piatt County Nursing Home, a public facility, had a rating of 2 in Q4 2023

By Chambana Sun | Feb 27, 2024

Owned by Piatt Company since Nov. 30, 1973, Piatt County Nursing Home had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Test expectations: How many St. Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169 students failed to meet the Math IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 27, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 51.8% of St. Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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JB Pritzker: Illinois Taxpayers Must Cover Welfare for Illegal Immigrants, Hyatt Will Not Provide Free Rooms

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 27, 2024

In response to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's State of the State Address, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) released the following statement

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The 2023-2024 schedule has been released for the Illinois Fighting Illini team

By Chambana Sun | Feb 27, 2024

They open the season at a neutral site in Alabama.

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Champaign city staff participate in LIFT annual Black History Month event

By Chambana Sun | Feb 27, 2024

Deputy City Manager Joan Walls, along with Equity and Engagement Department staff members Rachel Joy and Tracy Parsons, recently participated in the LIFT annual Black History Month event at Neil St. Blues. The event, which took place on February 26, 2024, was a gathering aimed at commemorating Black history and engaging families and students in educational activities.During the event, attendees had the opportunity to delve into historical facts, particularly focusing on the Harlem Renaissance, partake in fun trivia, and provide valuable feedback to LIFT staff regarding...

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Eric Toga presents at University of Illinois’ annual Black & Latinx Summit

By Chambana Sun | Feb 27, 2024

On February 24, 2024, Eric Toga from the Equity and Engagement Department attended the University of Illinois’ annual Black & Latinx Summit where he spoke about "Resistance in Resilience : Intertwining Our Roots Standing Our Ground".In his presentation, Toga highlighted the importance of acknowledging and addressing the challenges faced by students and communities of color in the United States. The summit, held at The I-Hotel and Conference Center, brought together over 300 attendees, mostly comprised of UIUC students, to engage in discussions about historical and...

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Cities in Vermilion County recorded unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice law in January compared to previous month

By Chambana Sun | Feb 26, 2024

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

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Who owned Bement Health Care Center in Q4 2023?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 26, 2024

Owned by Sabl, LLC since March 23, 2020, Bement Health Care Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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The 2023-2024 schedule has been released for the Danville Jaguars team

By Chambana Sun | Feb 26, 2024

Danville Jaguars bring 30 players to the field.

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Champaign County 3rd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Illini Heritage Rehabilitation and HC

By Chambana Sun | Feb 26, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Illini Heritage Rehabilitation and HC was the third largest nursing home in Champaign County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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2021-22 School Year Attendance: Vermilion County districts suffered a truancy rate of 24.6%

By Chambana Sun | Feb 26, 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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How did Central City of Champaign: Precinct City Of Champaign 22 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 26, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 265 voters in Central City of Champaign: Precinct City Of Champaign 22 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Test expectations: How many Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 26, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 52.1% of Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.