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News from July 2024

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Central Illinois receives $51 million grant for biomanufacturing tech hubs

By Chambana Sun | Jul 3, 2024

Springfield, IL—State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) issued a statement following the announcement that iFAB has awarded a $51 million EDA Tech Hubs grant to advance central Illinois as a leader in biomanufacturing.

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City launches summer youth employment program for high school students

By Chambana Sun | Jul 3, 2024

The City initiated the 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) on July 1. Under this initiative, high school students from Champaign Unit 4 School District are placed with employer partners for a six-week, 105-hour paid work experience. Due to an unexpected structural change this year, students are not only placed but also officially hired by their respective employer partners. For the first time, students placed with the City are considered City employees.

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Illini women’s track team secures most First-Team All-Americans in Big Ten

By Chambana Sun | Jul 3, 2024

The 2024 women's track and field squad at the University of Illinois concluded the season with nine First-Team All-Americans, marking the highest tally in the Big Ten. This achievement includes five indoor and four outdoor honorees. Among these athletes is Rose Yeboah, a national champion and Olympic qualifier in the high jump.

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Daniel Street lane closure for pavement patching from July 8 to July 12

By Chambana Sun | Jul 3, 2024

Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close the eastbound lane of Daniel Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street to complete pavement patching. The closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 8, and is expected to reopen by Friday, July 12, 2024, weather permitting. The westbound lane will remain open during the construction period. Access to all local properties will be maintained throughout the closure.

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Champaign appoints new public works director

By Chambana Sun | Jul 3, 2024

Champaign City Manager Dorothy Ann David has appointed Terry Lusby, Jr. as the City’s next Public Works Director, effective August 12, 2024. Lusby brings over 16 years of experience in public works and construction management in both public and private sectors. His expertise includes overseeing water supply and distribution systems, sewer collection systems, streets, traffic control systems, fleet services, building and grounds maintenance, engineering, contract management, and customer service.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Piatt County in week ending June 29?

By Chambana Sun | Jul 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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District reports St. Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169 suspended or expelled students 40 times in a single school year

By Chambana Sun | Jul 3, 2024

There were 40 students suspended in St. Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q2: Cities within Piatt County recorded 14 lawyers in good standing

By Chambana Sun | Jul 3, 2024

There were 14 lawyers in good standing in cities within Piatt County as of the second quarter of 2024.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Vermilion County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 29

By Chambana Sun | Jul 2, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Champaign County in week ending June 29

By Chambana Sun | Jul 2, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Champaign County County Education: 1,069 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Chambana Sun | Jul 2, 2024

In Champaign County County schools, 1,069 Asian students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Champaign County collects $2,790 in County Automobile Renting Tax in April

By Chambana Sun | Jul 2, 2024

In April, Champaign County saw an increase in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$65,637 in County Sales Tax collected in April for Vermilion County

By Chambana Sun | Jul 2, 2024

In April, Vermilion County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Ford County in June?

By Chambana Sun | Jul 2, 2024

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

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City of Champaign seeks bids for Fire Station No. 5 roof replacement

By Chambana Sun | Jul 2, 2024

The City of Champaign has announced it is accepting bids for the Fire Station No. 5 Roof Replacement Project. The official bid advertisement can be viewed on the city's website.

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Restorative justice event hosted by Trauma & Resilience Initiative

By Chambana Sun | Jul 2, 2024

On July 1, 2024, the Trauma & Resilience Initiative, in partnership with ReImagine IL, held a restorative justice gathering at the Douglass Branch Library. Community organizations such as ReDeploy, DREAAM, the University of Illinois School of Social Work, Champaign County Probation, and the Equity & Engagement department were in attendance. A round table discussion was held over lunch to identify how residents and organizational staff can work together to achieve restorative justice in Champaign and the surrounding areas.

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Champaign Fire Department responds to early morning apartment blaze

By Chambana Sun | Jul 2, 2024

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment building in the 600 block of Crescent Dr. on Tuesday, July 2 at 3:00 a.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish the fire inside this three-story multi-family residence.

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Illinois teams excel at National Shooting Sports Championships

By Chambana Sun | Jul 2, 2024

The National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships took place in Grand Island, Nebraska, from June 23 to June 28, 2024. Over 700 teenage participants from more than 40 states gathered for the event, which included disciplines such as shotgun, archery, rifle, and pistol in an Olympic-style competition. Illinois fielded two teams this year.

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Champaign Fire Department responds to apartment blaze on E. Columbia Ave

By Chambana Sun | Jul 2, 2024

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment building in the 500 block of E. Columbia Ave. on Monday, July 1, at 11:36 p.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish the fire inside this eight-unit apartment building.

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Annual "Beat the Streets" event educates youth on gun violence

By Chambana Sun | Jul 2, 2024

On June 29, 2024, Angel’s Youth Center hosted its fourth annual “Beat the Streets” event at Champaign’s Centennial Park. Executive Director Angelica Johnson stated that the event was created to educate kids about the dangers of gun violence and to encourage consideration for their future.