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Vermilion County collects $172,691 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2025

In March, Vermilion County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 10 parolees from Champaign County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2025

There were 10 offenders convicted of crimes against persons 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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Test expectations: How many Thomasboro Community Consolidated School District 130 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 88.2% of Thomasboro Community Consolidated School District 130 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2025

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

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Market Street to close for one week for electrical work

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2025

Mid Illinois Concrete has announced the closure of Market Street, stretching from Taylor Street to University Avenue.

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City celebrates clerks week; honors Shannon Myers' certification

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2025

The week of May 4-10, 2025, marks the 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week.

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Illinois basketball team to face Alabama on November 19 in Chicago

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2025

The University of Illinois men's basketball team, led by Coach Brad Underwood, is set to face the University of Alabama on November 19 at the United Center in Chicago.

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Community relations manager speaks at Police Training Institute

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2025

On May 7, 2025, Tracy Parsons, Community Relations Manager for the Equity and Engagement Department, addressed attendees at the Police Training Institute.

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Illinois residents urged to oppose anti-homeschooling bill HB2827

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2025

The anti-homeschool bill, HB2827, is currently stalled in the Illinois House due to advocacy efforts from parents and supporters across the state.

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rep. mary miller discusses art of deal and stance on online pornography

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2025

On May 8, Rep. Mary Miller shared insights into her political perspectives via Twitter posts discussing "The Art of the Deal" and expressing concerns over online pornography's impact on free speech protections under the Constitution.

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rep mary miller voices support for renaming gulf and defunding planned parenthood

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2025

In recent tweets dated May 7 and May 8, Rep. Mary Miller highlighted issues such as defunding Planned Parenthood and renaming geographical landmarks while referencing external articles and legislative proposals.

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Ford County: 19.3% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 23rd in Illinois

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 19.3% of income in Ford County—ranking it 23rd least dependent among Illinois counties.

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Which former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 11?

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2025

These former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 11.

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31.7% of Bismarck-Henning Consolidated Unit School District students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Chambana Sun | May 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 31.7% of the students in Bismarck-Henning Consolidated Unit School District passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Ford County residents pay $16,590 in County Sales Tax in March

By Chambana Sun | May 7, 2025

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

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Did Salt Fork Community Unit School District 512 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By Chambana Sun | May 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 88.6% of Salt Fork Community Unit School District 512 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Champaign County in week ending May 3?

By Chambana Sun | May 7, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Champaign County in week ending May 3?

By Chambana Sun | May 7, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Yurang Li ties for sixth as Illinois finishes ninth at NCAA Columbus Regional

By Chambana Sun | May 7, 2025

Fighting Illini women's golf team concluded their participation in the NCAA Columbus Regional, finishing ninth with a third-round score of 291 (+1) at The Ohio State University Golf Course.

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Community initiative installs smoke alarms in local homes

By Chambana Sun | May 7, 2025

On May 3, 2025, the annual 'Smoke Alarm Blitz' took place for the eleventh time, with more than 60 volunteers participating.