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Effective property tax rate in Champaign County outpaced the national average in Q4 2024

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2025

Property owners in Champaign County paid 2.1% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.9 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Chambana Sun.

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2022: Ford County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Ford County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 7.4%.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 4 parolees from Champaign County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2025

There were four offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Champaign County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

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Chambana Sun area weekly mass times

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2025

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

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36 lawyers in good standing to practice law in cities within Vermilion County as of Q1

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2025

Cities within Vermilion County recorded 36 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

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BHRA shares updates on events, games, and cancellations for April 2025

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2025

BHRA, representing Bismarck-Henning Rossville-Alvin Cooperative High School, released information on a youth basketball camp and games scheduled for April 2025.

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Rep. Mary Miller criticizes Democratic Party and discusses government spending in tweets

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2025

Illinois' 15th District Representative, Mary Miller, voiced her opinions on party politics, federal spending on animal testing, and potential government reform on Twitter in April 2025.

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Mary Miller discusses immigration and judiciary in recent tweets

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2025

Mary Miller, a Congress representative for Illinois, expressed her views on immigration and judiciary via social media on April 19, 2025.

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Illini women's golf heads into final round at Big Ten Championship tied for third

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2025

Fighting Illini women's golf team completed the second day of the 2025 Big Ten Women's Golf Championship in third place, with a score of 2-over par 578 at Bulle Rock Golf Course in Havre de Grace, Maryland.

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Track and field athletes excel at Tom Jones Invitational in Gainesville

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2025

The University of Illinois track and field teams completed their participation in the Tom Jones Invitational in Gainesville, Florida, on April 19, 2025.

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Illinois baseball falls to Washington in series opener

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2025

Illinois baseball team faced a setback in their series opener against Washington, losing 3-1 at Husky Ballpark in Seattle.

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Fighting Illini lose Big Ten series finale against Purdue

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2025

The Fighting Illini softball team was defeated by Purdue, 7-3, in the concluding game of their Big Ten series at Bittinger Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana, on Saturday.

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Piatt County: Medicare dependency reached 5.4% in 2022

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.4% of income in Piatt County, providing an average of $3,645 per capita to residents.

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Cities in Champaign County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in March

By Chambana Sun | Apr 18, 2025

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

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Prairie State sales taxes: Champaign County residents paid 9th-largest sum in January

By Chambana Sun | Apr 18, 2025

Champaign County residents paid $4.2 million in sales taxes, the ninth highest total paid per county in January.

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Champaign readies for council meeting, encourages public participation on April 22

By Chambana Sun | Apr 18, 2025

The City of Champaign will hold its Special Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session on April 22, 2025.

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Public Works introduces spring wood carving display in Downtown Champaign

By Chambana Sun | Apr 18, 2025

The Public Works Forestry Section is showcasing new wood-carved displays in Downtown Champaign.

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White Street lane closure for sewer connection to last a week

By Chambana Sun | Apr 18, 2025

In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection at 512 W. White Street, D&S Sewer Service will close the westbound lane of White Street, located just east of Lynn Street.

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Okonkwo transitions from tennis playing to coaching at Illinois club

By Chambana Sun | Apr 18, 2025

Former University of Illinois tennis player Oliver Okonkwo is embarking on a new journey in the realm of coaching after a period of balancing on-court play and coaching stints.

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Illinois narrowly beaten by Oregon in tennis dual

By Chambana Sun | Apr 18, 2025

Illinois faced a narrow defeat in their tennis match against Oregon on their first visit to Eugene, Oregon.