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Clark Street closure announced for sewer repair starting July 7

SNC Construction is set to close Clark Street between Randolph Street and Neil Street for a sanitary sewer repair.

By Chambana Sun | Jul 2, 2025

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Champaign hosts sensory-friendly event at Freedom Celebration

The City of Champaign is sponsoring a sensory-friendly activity at the upcoming Champaign County Freedom Celebration.

By Chambana Sun | Jul 2, 2025

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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Manufacturing industry across Chambana Sun publication area

By Chambana Sun | Jun 30, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers across Chambana Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Illinois Public Act mandates advance notice for municipal pesticide applications

By Chambana Sun | Jun 30, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has implemented Illinois Public Act 103-0976, effective January 1, 2025.

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Police seek community help after fatal shooting of teenagers in Champaign

By Chambana Sun | Jun 29, 2025

Champaign Police are seeking the public's help in investigating a shooting that occurred overnight, resulting in the death of one teenager and leaving another critically injured.

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Champaign County Community Coalition discusses upcoming events and plans

By Chambana Sun | Jun 27, 2025

The Champaign County Community Coalition convened its monthly meeting on June 11, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center.

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Devonshire South II HOA hosts annual landscape cleanup event

By Chambana Sun | Jun 27, 2025

The Devonshire South II Homeowners Association (HOA) organized its annual landscape cleanup event on June 21, 2025.

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Champaign opens bidding for Taylor Street Alley Project

By Chambana Sun | Jun 27, 2025

The City of Champaign has announced that it is currently accepting bids for the Taylor Street Alley Project.

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Westville Public Library receives $12,500 tech grant from state

By Chambana Sun | Jun 27, 2025

State Representative Brandun Schweizer of Danville extended his congratulations to the Westville Public Library District following its receipt of a $12,500 library tech grant from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.

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Timberline Valley South HOA installs community dog waste station

By Chambana Sun | Jun 27, 2025

On June 21, 2025, the Timberline Valley South Homeowners Association (HOA) finalized the installation of a community dog waste station.

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Paula Drive closure for Garden Hills Phase 3 Project starts July 2

By Chambana Sun | Jun 27, 2025

Starting Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Paula Drive will undergo a full closure to vehicular traffic.

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Neighborhood services supports annual summer BBQ at Beardsley Park

By Chambana Sun | Jun 27, 2025

On June 21, 2025, Strides Shelter organized its annual summer BBQ event at Beardsley Park.

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Champaign seeks proposals for Main Street viaduct fencing project

By Chambana Sun | Jun 27, 2025

The City of Champaign has announced that it is now accepting proposals for the Main Street Viaduct Fencing Project, designated as RFP #242558.

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Ashland Park HOA hosts community cleanup; collects nine bags of trash

By Chambana Sun | Jun 27, 2025

On June 21, 2025, the Ashland Park Homeowners Association (HOA) organized a neighborhood cleanup event.

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Prospect Avenue lane closed for repairs north of Windsor Road

By Chambana Sun | Jun 26, 2025

In Champaign, a northbound lane of Prospect Avenue, located just north of Windsor Road, has been closed by a city contractor.

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Green Street lane closure scheduled for pavement patching

By Chambana Sun | Jun 25, 2025

Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers have announced the temporary closure of the westbound lane on Green Street, located between Elm Street and Prairie Street.

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Champaign man charged with attempted murder in June shooting incident

By Chambana Sun | Jun 25, 2025

A Champaign man has been charged in connection with a shooting incident on June 8, 2025, that left a teenager injured.

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Champaign County collects just over $26.9 million in County School Facility Tax in 2024

By Chambana Sun | Jun 24, 2025

In 2024, Champaign County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Vermilion County residents pay just over $2.3 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Chambana Sun | Jun 23, 2025

In 2024, Vermilion County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Information industry in Chambana Sun publication area during 2024?

By Chambana Sun | Jun 23, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Information industry located across Chambana Sun publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.