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News from May 2024

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Illini athletes lead team to victory over Indiana State and Ohio State

By Chambana Sun | May 9, 2024

Brody Harding and Ryan Moerman have been instrumental in the recent success of the Fighting Illini baseball team. During the week of April 29 to May 5, 2024, the team achieved a record of four wins and one loss. Their performance was highlighted by a significant victory over Indiana State, ranked No. 24 at the time, with a score of 21-11.

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Champaign responsible for 11th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during February

By Chambana Sun | May 9, 2024

Champaign residents paid $3.5 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per municipality in February.

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Intersection at Fifth and Stoughton Streets to close for maintenance project

By Chambana Sun | May 9, 2024

On May 9, 2024, it was announced that as part of the City’s 2024 Infrastructure Maintenance Project, A&A Concrete will be closing the intersection of Fifth Street and Stoughton Street. The work is scheduled to commence on Monday, May 13, 2024. Depending on weather conditions, the closure is expected to last between four to six weeks.

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Illinois baseball prepares for final home series against Iowa

By Chambana Sun | May 9, 2024

Illinois baseball is preparing for its final home series of the season against Iowa, as they conclude a seven-game homestand. The Illini currently hold first place in the Big Ten with a 13-5 record. Illinois recently secured a series victory over Ohio State, finishing with a decisive 12-2 win on May 5.

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Illinois State House District 104 candidate: "We must do better as a state to protect victims of human trafficking'

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2024

Brandun Schweizer, a candidate for Illinois State House District 104, emphasized the need for the state to enhance its efforts "to protect victims of human trafficking." Schweizer, set to compete against Democrat Jarrett Clem in the general election, discussed the status of various bills that are "aimed at supporting survivors."

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Champaign County in week ending May 4?

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Mary Miller Introduces Legislation to Preserve America's Farmland

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2024

Washington - This week, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) introduced the Preserving America’s Farmland Act, which would force the Department of Agriculture to assess the impacts that solar panel installations, operation, and decommissioning have on the health of farm soil, livestock, water drainage, and vegetation. Representative Miller made the following statement: “As a family farmer, I am very concerned with America’s prime farmland being covered with solar panel installations. Food security is national security, and if we cover our prime soil with solar panels, we will...

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Online auction for 2013 Chevrolet Camaro in Champaign on May 15, 2024

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2024

The City of Champaign is selling a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro vehicle via online auction. Bids will be accepted through GovDeals until Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., CST.

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Piatt County ranks 70th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during February

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2024

Piatt County residents paid $135,629 in sales taxes, ranking 70th in total sales taxes paid per county in February.

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Garage fire on Alabama Ave quickly controlled by Champaign Fire Department

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2024

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a detached garage in the 600 block of Alabama Ave., Wednesday, May 8, at 1:25 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control.

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Jalyn Powell, former Unity High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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Vermilion County residents pay $148,349 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By Chambana Sun | May 7, 2024

In February, Vermilion County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Piatt County in week ending May 4

By Chambana Sun | May 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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$58,607 in County Sales Tax collected in February for Vermilion County

By Chambana Sun | May 7, 2024

In February, Vermilion County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Piatt County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 4

By Chambana Sun | May 7, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Champaign Police Invite the Public to Annual Police Week Events

By Chambana Sun | May 7, 2024

The Champaign Police Department invites the public to attend events during National Police Week, May 12 through 18, 2024, as we honor our fallen officers with reverence and recognize our employees for their efforts. Additionally, Champaign Police will honor a group of volunteers who have committed themselves to preserving and displaying the department’s history.

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Locust Street Closure for Crane Work on May 9, 2024

By Chambana Sun | May 7, 2024

Custom Service Crane will close Locust Street between Green Street and John Street on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. to place a crane for work at 51 E. Green Street. Access to local properties will be maintained, but through traffic will be blocked.

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City of Gibson Drainage Taskforce will meet May 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 7, 2024

City of Gibson Drainage Taskforce will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 7.

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Big Ten reveals Illinois women's basketball conference opponents for 2024-25

By Chambana Sun | May 7, 2024

The Illinois women's basketball team has learned its conference opponents for the 2024-25 Big Ten regular season. The announcement was made by the league office, marking a new chapter with the inclusion of UCLA, USC, Oregon, and Washington. This expansion brings the total to 18 teams in the Big Ten, altering the schedule format. Each school will now play one team both at home and away, while facing 16 other teams once (eight at home and eight away).

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Rep. Mary Miller challenges Education Secretary Cardona on Biden's Title IX Rule discriminating against women and girls

By Chambana Sun | May 7, 2024

Washington – Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) questioned Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona about the Biden administration’s finalized Title IX rule, which allows biological males to enter women and girls’ private spaces. Representative Miller released the following statement:“Secretary Cardona is ignoring his duty under Title IX’s original intent to protect women and girls’ sports and their safety in private spaces like restrooms and locker rooms. When I questioned Secretary Cardona today about our daughters being forced to compete against biological...