Quantcast

Chambana Sun

Saturday, June 7, 2025

News from January 2024

Medium david harris 3

$2.3 million in County School Facility Tax collected in October for Champaign County

By Chambana Sun | Jan 27, 2024

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

Medium 4f1ftpn58bwgieob29vrod7fttqe

Home sales in Champaign County in week ending Jan. 20

By Chambana Sun | Jan 27, 2024

There were eight reported residential sales in Champaign County in the week ending Jan. 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

Medium tk7a076l7qtsgyatowplq3lj6hxq

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Champaign County in week ending Jan. 20?

By Chambana Sun | Jan 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Medium dtjb4534

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Pesotum: Precinct Pesotum

By Chambana Sun | Jan 27, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 355 voters in Central Township of Pesotum: Precinct Pesotum cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Medium jbdt43112935

Who voted in Central N Township of Tolono: Precinct Tolono 2 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Chambana Sun | Jan 27, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 826 voters in Central N Township of Tolono: Precinct Tolono 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Medium realestate4

Ford County home sales in week ending Jan. 20

By Chambana Sun | Jan 27, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Ford County in the week ending Jan. 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

Medium leak

Rossville-Alvin Community Unit School District 7: How many students failed Math test in 2021-22 school year?

By Chambana Sun | Jan 27, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 78.4% of Rossville-Alvin Community Unit School District 7 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Medium 7mikzn51nfziyj9i5n51mt280da8

Illinois swim team sets records despite loss to Nebraska

By Chambana Sun | Jan 27, 2024

The Illinois swim and dive team concluded its final home meet of the 2023-24 season on January 27 at the ARC Pool in Champaign, Illinois. The Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Fighting Illini with a score of 169-131.

Medium kyler nixon urkdeazlvtq unsplash

Chambana Sun area weekly mass times

By Chambana Sun | Jan 27, 2024

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

Medium 5i6hsqp9uz4g5jz5kg3egnt3mq35

21.1% of Champaign Community Unit School District 4 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Jan 27, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 21.1% of Champaign Community Unit School District 4 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Medium 42

Request for Letters of Interest – Rapid Response Engineering Services Selection

By Chambana Sun Report | Jan 27, 2024

The City of Champaign (City) invites your firm to submit a Letter of Interest to provide the City with professional engineering services for Rapid Response Engineering Services. The City intends to use qualification-based selection processes for the procurement of these services (City of Champaign Administrative Policy 2.08). This selection is for three years of service, starting in 2024 and running through 2026.

Medium 42

Joint First Responder Training to Be Held January 30 at First Christian Church

By Chambana Sun Report | Jan 26, 2024

Champaign County first responders will hold a joint training exercise on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m. at First Christian Church (3601 Staley Road, Champaign). The training exercise will conclude at approximately 12:00 p.m. and will help prepare first responders for rapid response emergency scenarios and mutual aid needs that may occur in Champaign County. This is part of a continuing effort to ensure that area first responders are well trained and fully prepared to work cooperatively in addressing major incidents in real time.

Medium tony sanders isbe

In the 2021-22 school year, 78.6% of Potomac Community Unit School District 10 students failed the Math portion of the IAR

By Chambana Sun | Jan 26, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 78.6% of Potomac Community Unit School District 10 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Medium 4m7cuwh2nsv4nr6qk2deurkja4up

1 gas station in cities throughout Champaign County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 20

By Chambana Sun | Jan 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Abe4b3ac 4146 4aad 91d7 980bd9304bb4

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

By Chambana Sun | Jan 26, 2024

Illinois Fighting Illini bring 36 players to the field.

Medium tk7a076l7qtsgyatowplq3lj6hxq

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Champaign County in week ending Jan. 20

By Chambana Sun | Jan 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Medium miller

Rep. Mary Miller Opposes Short-Term Spending Bill to Fund Biden Government

By Chambana Sun Report | Jan 26, 2024

Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) voted NO on today's short-term funding bill, which does nothing to address the Biden Border Crisis. Representative Miller released the following statement:

Medium alfontenot1500x1875editado

Median age of Champaign County residents reached 31 by 2021

By Chambana Sun | Jan 26, 2024

Champaign County residents have a median age of 31-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

Medium 7wh0zj8sp8ndtqj7vnrx2j219uhr

Windsor Road Lane Closure for Pavement Patching

By Chambana Sun | Jan 26, 2024

Stark Excavating will be closing one eastbound lane of Windsor Road between Willowbrook Court and Windsor Place to complete pavement patching, starting on Wednesday, January 31, and reopening on Friday, February 2, 2024. This temporary closure is necessary to ensure the safety and quality of the road.According to the Public Works Department, the closure is required to perform essential maintenance work. The pavement patching will address any existing issues and improve the overall condition of the road. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the affected area...

Medium 7wh0zj8sp8ndtqj7vnrx2j219uhr

Building Permit Issued for $3.3 Million Alteration Project at 2610 N Prospect

By Chambana Sun | Jan 26, 2024

The Champaign Fire Department's Building Safety Division has issued a building permit for a significant construction project at 2610 N Prospect. The estimated construction value of this project is an impressive $3,318,254. The permit was issued on January 18, 2024, for an alteration project that will be used for retail purposes.This building permit is part of the city's overall construction endeavors for 2024, which have a total value of $8,197,747. The Champaign Fire Department's Building Safety Division ensures that construction projects meet the necessary safety...