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Logan Street Lane Closure Planned for Storm Sewer Maintenance

By Chambana Sun | Apr 3, 2024

Hoerr Construction, Inc. has announced a lane closure on Logan Street from Neil Street to Walnut Street for storm sewer maintenance. The closure will impact traffic traveling east on Clark Street to Logan Street and traffic traveling south on Neil turning eastbound to Logan Street. The closure is scheduled for Friday, April 5, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. The company has noted that the maintenance work is subject to weather conditions and may face delays in case of inclement weather.

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City of Champaign Seeks Electric Supplier for Municipal Aggregation Program

By Chambana Sun | Apr 3, 2024

The City of Champaign has announced that it is currently seeking proposals from certified Retail Electric Suppliers to provide electric power and energy for its Municipal Electric Aggregation Program. The request for proposals was officially posted on April 3, 2024.According to the City of Champaign, they are looking to partner with a single electric supplier to fulfill the needs of their Municipal Electric Aggregation Program. Interested parties are encouraged to request the proposal documents to participate in the selection process.This initiative falls under the...

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Illinois baseball faces Minnesota in Big Ten weekend series

By Chambana Sun | Apr 3, 2024

Illinois baseball is set to continue its Big Ten campaign with a three-game series against Minnesota at Siebert Field. The series will begin on Friday, April 5, with the first pitch scheduled for 4 p.m. CT.

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Who voted in Northern City of Danville: Precinct Danville City 7 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 2, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 416 voters in Northern City of Danville: Precinct Danville City 7 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Vermilion County residents pay $83,558 in County Sales Tax in January

By Chambana Sun | Apr 2, 2024

In January, Vermilion County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Q1 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Ford County?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 2, 2024

There were three offenders living in Ford County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Ford County in March compared to previous month

By Chambana Sun | Apr 2, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Ford County in March remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Piatt County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 30

By Chambana Sun | Apr 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Vermilion County in week ending Mar. 30

By Chambana Sun | Apr 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How did Central NW City of Danville: Precinct Danville City 33 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 2, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 363 voters in Central NW City of Danville: Precinct Danville City 33 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Bement Community Unit School District 5 in 2021-22 school year?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 2, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Bement Community Unit School District 5 was $132,773 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $43,385, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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2022: Heritage Community Unit School District 8 administrators rank 426th in state for average pay

By Chambana Sun | Apr 2, 2024

Administrators in Heritage Community Unit School District 8 earn an average of $105,906 per year, ranking 426th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Illini basketball team seeks historic WBIT title against Villanova

By Chambana Sun | Apr 2, 2024

The Fighting Illini have achieved several milestones in their WBIT journey. Illinois was among the 32 teams to participate in the inaugural Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT), marking a significant moment for the program.

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Justin Stepp embraces family tradition as Illinois wide receivers coach

By Chambana Sun | Apr 2, 2024

For Justin Stepp, coaching football is a family affair. As the new wide receivers coach for the Illinois Fighting Illini, Stepp brings with him 15 years of Division-I experience and a rich history of football in his family. His father was a high-school coach in South Carolina, and his twin brother is currently coaching at Cincinnati.

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Illinois honors 4-H youth for leadership achievements statewide

By Chambana Sun | Apr 2, 2024

4-H youth in Illinois have been recognized for their accomplishments in leadership and career development through the State 4-H Experience Award. This award acknowledges members who have participated in activities across four categories: Participation, Community Service, Leadership, and Project Mastery. To be eligible, members must extend their 4-H involvement beyond the county level.

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Illinois baseball game against Illinois State canceled due to weather

By Chambana Sun | Apr 2, 2024

Due to expected bad weather, the Illinois baseball game against Illinois State has been canceled. The Fighting Illini are set to resume play on Friday with a three-game series at Minnesota. The first game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. CT.

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Prime Contractor Breakfast

By Chambana Sun | Apr 2, 2024

Amid efforts to enhance the City of Champaign's procurement process and promote diversity, a recent breakfast event for prime contractors garnered significant attention. The event, organized by the City’s Equity and Engagement Department in collaboration with the Finance Department, aimed to provide contractors with valuable insights into working with the City. During the event, more than 30 attendees had the opportunity to share their contracting experiences, engage in a survey, and gain knowledge about best practices for procurement within the City. The breakfast...

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Community Leaders and Local Service Providers Discuss Conflict Resolution at Dispute Resolution Institute Event

By Chambana Sun | Apr 2, 2024

On March 28, 2024, Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department and Joe Lamberson from the Champaign Police Department participated in a listening session organized by the Dispute Resolution Institute to delve into the topic of conflict resolution within the community. The event served as a platform for community leaders and local service providers to come together and exchange ideas on addressing conflicts.During the session, participants had the opportunity to share their perspectives on how conflicts are currently managed within the community and explored...

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Brandon Dang named Big Ten Freshman of the Year

By Chambana Sun | Apr 2, 2024

Fighting Illini gymnast Brandon Dang has been awarded the Big Ten Freshman of the Year title, as announced by the conference. Head coach Daniel Ribeiro expressed pride in Dang's accomplishments, stating, "We are so proud of what Brandon has accomplished already. Coming in as a freshman; Brandon operates like a veteran senior. He was so unbelievably dominate this season."

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City of Urbana Human Relations Commission met March 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 2, 2024

City of Urbana Human Relations Commission met 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 26.