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City of Urbana Committee of the Whole met July 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 4, 2024

City of Urbana Committee of the Whole met Monday, July 1

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City of Hoopeston City Council met July 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 4, 2024

City of Hoopeston City Council met Tuesday, July 2

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City of Danville City Council met July 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 4, 2024

City of Danville City Council met Tuesday, July 2

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City of Danville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met July 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 4, 2024

City of Danville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 2.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Champaign County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 29

By Chambana Sun | Jul 4, 2024

The only price of midgrade 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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1 gas station in cities throughout Ford County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending June 29

By Chambana Sun | Jul 4, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Ford 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 had 262 lawyers in good standing in June

By Chambana Sun | Jul 3, 2024

There were 262 lawyers in good standing in cities within Champaign County as of June.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Piatt County in June compared to previous month

By Chambana Sun | Jul 3, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Piatt County in June compared to the previous month.

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Students suspended or expelled 21 times in a single school year in St. Joseph-Ogden Community High School District 305

By Chambana Sun | Jul 3, 2024

There were 21 students suspended in St. Joseph-Ogden Community High School District 305 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Vermilion County in week ending June 29?

By Chambana Sun | Jul 3, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at three gas stations in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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$548,671 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in April for Champaign County

By Chambana Sun | Jul 3, 2024

In April, Champaign County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Prairie State taxes: Ford County residents rank 97th in total sales taxes paid for April

By Chambana Sun | Jul 3, 2024

Ford County residents paid $37,888 in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per county in April.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Ford County in week ending June 29

By Chambana Sun | Jul 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ford 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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There were 11 Asian students enrolled in Vermilion County County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Chambana Sun | Jul 3, 2024

In Vermilion County County schools, 11 Asian students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Lane closures announced for Mattis Avenue from July 8 to July 22

By Chambana Sun | Jul 3, 2024

Duce Construction will close multiple lanes of traffic on Mattis Avenue between Williamsburg Drive and Paula Drive to complete storm sewer construction. The project will reduce traffic to one lane of northbound and one lane of southbound traffic through the work zone, with lane shifts expected.

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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.