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Ford County residents rank 97th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for 2024

Ford County residents paid $464,370 in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

By Chambana Sun | May 31, 2025

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Champaign residents paid 10th-largest sum in sales taxes per municipality in Illinois during 2024

Champaign residents paid approximately $48.7 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

By Chambana Sun | May 30, 2025

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Piatt County ranks 73rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2024

By Chambana Sun | May 30, 2025

Piatt County residents paid approximately $1.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 73rd in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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City council cancels June 3 regular meeting

By Chambana Sun | May 30, 2025

The City Council has announced the cancellation of its regular meeting that was planned for Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

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Green Street lane closure set for water line repair in early June

By Chambana Sun | May 30, 2025

In order to complete necessary water line repairs, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers have announced the closure of the westbound lane of Green Street between Sixth Street and Wright Street.

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Champaign issues building permits worth over $250K in construction value

By Chambana Sun | May 30, 2025

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division has issued several building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more.

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Champaign issues monthly pesticide use notices under new Illinois regulation

By Chambana Sun | May 30, 2025

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

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First Street closures planned for asphalt patching between Daniel St. and Armory Ave

By Chambana Sun | May 30, 2025

The Public Works Department has announced plans for intermittent closures on First Street, stretching from Daniel Street to Armory Avenue.

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Anthony Drive closure scheduled for early June by IDOT

By Chambana Sun | May 30, 2025

IDOT and William Charles Construction have announced the temporary closure of Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive.

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Champaign offers Ford Ranger for online auction ending June 6

By Chambana Sun | May 30, 2025

The City of Champaign has announced the sale of a 2007 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 2WD through an online auction.

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Champaign police week events available on CGTV and online

By Chambana Sun | May 30, 2025

The Champaign Police Department observed National Police Week from May 11 to May 17, 2025.

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Danville residents paid 43rd-largest sum in sales taxes per municipality in Illinois during 2024

By Chambana Sun | May 29, 2025

Danville residents paid just under $20.7 million in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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Champaign County responsible for 8th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

By Chambana Sun | May 29, 2025

Champaign County residents paid approximately $43.1 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Urbana ranks 73rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

By Chambana Sun | May 28, 2025

Urbana residents paid just under $13.8 million in sales taxes, ranking 73rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

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Vermilion County residents paid 42nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

By Chambana Sun | May 28, 2025

Vermilion County residents paid approximately $5.1 million in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Champaign completes spring yard waste collection with over 84,000 bags collected

By Chambana Sun | May 28, 2025

The 2025 Spring Yard Waste Collection in Champaign offered residents two opportunities for disposal, one in April and another in May.

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Metcad's Tim Smith receives Tyler Community Elite Award

By Chambana Sun | May 28, 2025

In April 2025, Tim Smith, a Systems Administrator at METCAD, was honored with the Tyler Community Elite Award by Tyler Technologies.

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Schweizer's veteran support bills advance to governor's desk

By Chambana Sun | May 28, 2025

State Representative Brandun Schweizer from Danville has announced that three bills aimed at supporting veterans have passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

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Ford County residents pay $94,388 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By Chambana Sun | May 27, 2025

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

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Ford County: Residents received $56.7 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022

By Chambana Sun | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.6% of income in Ford County, providing an average of $4,280 per capita to residents.