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Anthony Drive road closure scheduled between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive

William Charles Construction and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) have announced a temporary closure of Anthony Drive, spanning from Dobbins Drive to Campbell Drive.

By Chambana Sun | Feb 23, 2026

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Community Safety & Justice Division hosts quarterly meeting with Blueprint Partners

The Community Safety & Justice Division held its quarterly strategic meeting with Blueprint Partners and the evaluation team for the Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint.

By D. A. Bass | Sep 5, 2025

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Champaign Police investigate stabbing incident involving first responders

By A. C. Schell | Sep 5, 2025

Champaign Police are investigating a stabbing that injured three first responders on Thursday night.

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Rep. Mary Miller posts criticism of immigration policies and announces Fox Business appearance

By A. C. Schell | Sep 5, 2025

On September 5, 2025, Rep. Mary Miller posted several statements criticizing federal immigration policy and state funding decisions related to undocumented immigrants.

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Champaign City Council cancels September 9, 2025 regular study session

By J. C. Bland | Sep 5, 2025

The City of Champaign has announced the cancellation of its Regular Study Session that was scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

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Champaign staff addresses police cadets on community relations and engagement

By J. C. Bland | Sep 5, 2025

On September 4, 2025, Tracy Parsons, Community Relations Manager in the Equity and Engagement Department, spoke to over 110 cadets at the Police Training Institute.

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Champaign issues building permits for major commercial and residential projects

By J. C. Bland | Sep 4, 2025

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division has issued several building permits for projects with estimated construction values exceeding $250,000.

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Mary Miller addresses Chicago crime rates and promotes service academy event

By D. A. Bass | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller addressed concerns about crime rates in Chicago through several posts made on September 3-4, while also inviting constituents to an upcoming Service Academy Day event.

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Mary Miller shares legislative update and media appearance details with Illinois constituents

By J. C. Bland | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller updated her Illinois constituents via social media on September 4, announcing a television interview and highlighting both constituent services and new legislation concerning parental rights in education.

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Rep. Mary Miller criticizes Illinois leadership and media coverage in recent social media posts

By J. C. Bland | Sep 3, 2025

U.S. Congresswoman Rep. Mary Miller used her social media accounts on September 2-3, 2025 to criticize state leaders' handling of public safety and accuse major news outlets of partisan bias.

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Sangamon Drive closed for sewer repairs through September 8

By J. C. Bland | Sep 3, 2025

Sangamon Drive is temporarily closed between Western Avenue and Cambridge Drive as a sanitary sewer repair takes place at 1068 Sangamon Drive.

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Bill would prohibit schools from concealing students' gender identity changes from parents

By A. C. Schell | Sep 3, 2025

Congresswoman Mary Miller of Illinois’ 15th district has introduced the Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act in the House of Representatives.

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Beardsley Park Neighborhood Association holds block party for Patricia Avery Day

By Chambana Sun | Sep 3, 2025

On August 22, 2025, the Beardsley Park Neighborhood Association organized a block party to celebrate Patricia Avery Day.

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Inside Vermilion Heritage Foundation—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By A. C. Schell | Sep 3, 2025

Vermilion Heritage Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $280,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Champaign Fire Department responds to accidental restaurant fire on North Chestnut Street

By Chambana Sun | Sep 2, 2025

On September 2, 2025, the Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at a restaurant located in the 300 block of North Chestnut Street.

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Rep. Mary Miller addresses Labor Day and Chicago violence in recent posts

By Chambana Sun | Sep 2, 2025

Rep. Mary Miller shared messages supporting Illinois workers and criticizing public safety conditions in Chicago over Labor Day weekend via social media posts dated September 1-2, 2025.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Fisher Community Fair and Horse Show

By A. C. Schell | Sep 1, 2025

Fisher Community Fair and Horse Show, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $150,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Inside Urbana Free Library—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By A. C. Schell | Aug 31, 2025

Urbana Free Library, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Rep. Mary Miller shares scripture and updates in late August social media posts

By Chambana Sun | Aug 31, 2025

Rep. Mary Miller posted several messages to her social media accounts between August 30 and August 31, including a Bible verse from Psalm 73:26.

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September pesticide use notice issued under new state law in Champaign

By Chambana Sun | Aug 31, 2025

Effective January 1, 2025, the Illinois Department of Agriculture began enforcing Illinois Public Act 103-0976, which sets rules for pesticide use in municipalities.