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News from June 2024

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Champaign Public Library seeks bids for Douglass Branch renovation

By Chambana Sun | Jun 10, 2024

The Champaign Public Library has announced an invitation to bid for a General Contractor to undertake the interior renovation of a 320 square foot space at the Douglass Branch Library. Interested parties are encouraged to request RFP documents.

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Green Street lane closure scheduled for crane installation on June 17

By Chambana Sun | Jun 10, 2024

JSM Management and Custom Service Crane will close the westbound lane of Green Street between Wright Street and Sixth Street on Monday, June 17, 2024. The closure is scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for the installation of a crane needed for roof maintenance.

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Illinois track welcomes All-American transfer Eliza Kraule

By Chambana Sun | Jun 10, 2024

Director of Illinois track, field, and cross country, Petros Kyprianou, has announced the addition of Eliza Kraule to the team. Kraule, an All-American athlete from Rice University, achieved a personal-best score of 4,353 points in the pentathlon at the NCAA Indoor Championships this past March. This score would surpass Illinois' program record by nearly 200 points.

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Anthony Drive to close for construction between Dobbins and Campbell Drives

By Chambana Sun | Jun 10, 2024

White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive. Eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will begin on Tuesday, June 11, and will be reopened on Thursday, June 13, 2024, weather permitting. Access will be maintained to all local properties.

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Melvin Priestly to throw first pitch at Illini Night in St. Louis

By Chambana Sun | Jun 10, 2024

Illinois offensive lineman Melvin Priestly is set to throw the first pitch at the St. Louis Cardinals' Illini Night on June 12. The game against the Pittsburgh Pirates will take place at Busch Stadium, with ticket packages currently available for the 6:45 p.m. CT start.

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Youth showcase culinary skills at first statewide Illinois 4-H Food Challenge

By Chambana Sun | Jun 10, 2024

The Illinois 4-H Food Challenge held its inaugural statewide event on June 1, bringing together young chefs from across the state to demonstrate their culinary skills. This program aims to develop expertise in nutrition, healthy food preparation, food safety, communication, and teamwork through hands-on culinary experiences.

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Illinois signs top-ranked U.S. heptathlete and high jumper JaiCieonna Gero-Holt

By Chambana Sun | Jun 10, 2024

Director of Illinois track, field, and cross country Petros Kyprianou announced the signing of JaiCieonna Gero-Holt. The South Hill, Washington native is recognized as the top-ranked women's heptathlete and high jump recruit in the United States.

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Morez Johnson helps USA win gold at FIBA U18 AmeriCup

By Chambana Sun | Jun 10, 2024

Fighting Illini incoming freshman Morez Johnson Jr. played a key role in helping the USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team secure its seventh consecutive gold medal at the 2024 FIBA AmeriCup. The team maintained an unbeaten record, concluding with a 110-70 win against Argentina in Buenos Aires.

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Church Street lane closure announced for pavement patching

By Chambana Sun | Jun 10, 2024

Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close the eastbound lane of Church Street between State Street and Randolph Street to complete pavement patching. The closure will begin on Tuesday, June 11, and is expected to reopen on Friday, June 14, 2024, weather permitting. One lane of eastbound and one lane of westbound traffic will be maintained in the area. Access to all local properties will be preserved during the construction period.

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Vermilion County home valuation prices rose in March compared to the same period in 2023

By Chambana Sun | Jun 10, 2024

In March, the median sale price of a home in Vermilion County rose by $83,750 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 94.8%.

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Danville residents paid 41st-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during March

By Chambana Sun | Jun 9, 2024

Danville residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, the 41st highest total paid per municipality in March.

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Champaign County Education: 1,882 multiracial students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Jun 9, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 7.7% of students enrolled in Champaign County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Vermilion County in week ending June 8?

By Chambana Sun | Jun 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Piatt County ranks 74th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during March

By Chambana Sun | Jun 8, 2024

Piatt County residents paid $119,064 in sales taxes, ranking 74th in total sales taxes paid per county in March.

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Chambana Sun area weekly mass times

By Chambana Sun | Jun 8, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Champaign County in week ending June 1?

By Chambana Sun | Jun 8, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Ford County home sales in week ending June 1

By Chambana Sun | Jun 8, 2024

There were three reported residential sales in Ford County in the week ending June 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

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There were 10 Pacific Islander students enrolled in Vermilion County districts in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Jun 8, 2024

In Vermilion County districts, 10 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Yeboah makes history as Illinois' first women's high jump national champion

By Chambana Sun | Jun 8, 2024

The Illinois women's track and field team concluded their participation in the NCAA Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Rose Yeboah, a redshirt junior, made history by becoming the first national champion for the Illinois women's high jump with a record leap of 1.97 meters (6-5 1/2). This achievement not only marked a new school record but also secured her a spot in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

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

By Chambana Sun | Jun 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.