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News from March 2024

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How did home valuation prices perform in Piatt County during second half of 2023?

By Chambana Sun | Mar 1, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2023 in Piatt County rose by $17,900, while total sales decreased by 7.2%.

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Q4 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Piatt County?

By Chambana Sun | Mar 1, 2024

There were three offenders living in Piatt County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.

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How many companies in cities across Vermilion County received FDA citations in February?

By Chambana Sun | Mar 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Vermilion County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in February, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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The Registry shows 5 new sex offenders living in Champaign County as of February 2024

By Chambana Sun | Mar 1, 2024

Champaign County had five new sex offenders registered as living there in February 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Median home valuation prices in Piatt County rose to $159,950 in Q4 2023

By Chambana Sun | Mar 1, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the fourth quarter of 2023 in Piatt County rose by $39,950, while total sales increased by 9.1%.

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Goldwater Care Gibson City was 3rd largest nursing home in Ford County as of Q4 2023

By Chambana Sun | Mar 1, 2024

With an overall rating of two, Goldwater Care Gibson City was the third largest nursing home in Ford County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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7 fewer lawyers practicing in cities in Champaign County in February

By Chambana Sun | Mar 1, 2024

There were seven fewer active legal licenses in cities within Champaign County in February compared to the previous month.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Champaign County

By Chambana Sun | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Champaign County received $41 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Champaign County taxpayers give $643,682 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2023

By Chambana Sun | Mar 1, 2024

In December 2023, Champaign County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Piatt County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 24

By Chambana Sun | Mar 1, 2024

The only price of regular gas 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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1 gas station in cities throughout Champaign County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 24

By Chambana Sun | Mar 1, 2024

The only price of midgrade 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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In the 2021-22 school year, 46.1% of Cerro Gordo Community Unit School District 100 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

By Chambana Sun | Mar 1, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 46.1% of Cerro Gordo Community Unit School District 100 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Illinois offers concessions discounts for football season ticket holders in centennial celebration

By Chambana Sun | Mar 1, 2024

Illini football season ticket holders are set to benefit from a concessions discount at Memorial Stadium in 2024. Those who purchase or renew their tickets by April 1 will receive a 10% discount on concessions during home games, while I FUND members will enjoy an additional 5% off, totaling a 15% savings.

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Illinois women's gymnastics takes second place at Columbus competition

By Chambana Sun | Mar 1, 2024

The Illinois women's gymnastics team, ranked No. 23, secured second place in a competition held at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. Competing against No. 15 Ohio State, Kent State, and Bowling Green, Illinois achieved a score of 196.325.

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Illinois men's tennis defeats Eastern Illinois and Baylor in Friday doubleheader

By Chambana Sun | Mar 1, 2024

The University of Illinois men's tennis team, ranked 19th, secured victories in both matches of their doubleheader on Friday. They achieved a 5-0 win against Eastern Illinois and a 5-2 triumph over the 14th-ranked Baylor team.

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Fighting Illini triumphs over William & Mary and Simpson in gymnastics meet

By Chambana Sun | Mar 1, 2024

The No. 3 ranked Fighting Illini men's gymnastics team secured a decisive victory over William & Mary and Simpson at Huff Hall, Champaign, Illinois. The Illini scored 410.500 points on Friday night, while William & Mary and Simpson scored 374.950 and 363.050 respectively.

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Village of Rossville Police, Health & Safety Committee met Jan. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 1, 2024

Village of Rossville Police, Health & Safety Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 24

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Village of Fisher Planning and Zoning Commission met Feb. 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 1, 2024

Village of Fisher Planning and Zoning Commission met Thursday, Feb. 1

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City of Hoopeston City Council met Jan. 31

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 1, 2024

City of Hoopeston City Council met Wednesday, Jan. 31

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Champaign County Board Opioid Settlement Task Force met Jan. 31

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 1, 2024

Champaign County Board Opioid Settlement Task Force met Wednesday, Jan. 31