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Despite higher levy, GCMS eyes lowered tax rate

Despite higher levy, GCMS eyes lowered tax rate | Ford County Chronicle

GIBSON CITY — Property owners in the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley school district will likely be paying more in real estate taxes next year — but at a reduced tax rate. Superintendent Jeremy Darnell...

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Mahomet-Seymour agriculture teacher returns to Champaign County roots

Farm Family of the Week | Mahomet-Seymour agriculture teacher returns to Champaign County roots

Managing a 350-member FFA chapter is no easy feat, but Katie Flood is picking up the ropes.

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Students learn of career opportunities in "Tour of Industries"

Students learn of career opportunities in "Tour of Industries" - WGFA Radio

Students learn of career opportunities in "Tour of Industries"

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Chambana Connected @chambanaconnected.bsky.social · 8h

At least 7 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash and explosion at Kentucky airport

At least 7 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash and explosion at Kentucky airport - IPM Newsroom

The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane crashed about 5:15 p.m. as it was departing for Honolulu from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport.

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Chambana Connected @chambanaconnected.bsky.social · 10h

Election 2025 America Votes

Election 2025 America Votes - IPM Newsroom

Former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger has won Virginia’s election for governor. Her win gives Democrats a boost heading into the 2026 midterm elections and compels Republicans to consider how President...

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Chambana Connected @chambanaconnected.bsky.social · 13h

New era of Illinois starts with SEMO in season opener

New era of Illinois starts with SEMO in season opener - The Daily Illini

After a successful exhibition game, Illinois will start the regular season against Southeast Missouri Tuesday night.

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Illinois treasurer faces no GOP challenger as 2026 primary ballots take shape

Illinois treasurer faces no GOP challenger as 2026 primary ballots take shape - IPM Newsroom

No Republican filed to run for state treasurer by the close of the weeklong filing period for the March 17 primary election, marking, according to Frerichs’ campaign,

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Patch AM: Champaign addresses community violence with new meetings

🌱 Patch AM: Champaign addresses community violence with new meetings

Coming up: Alice In Wonderland Jr. - Champaign on the Champaign Patch calendar

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Identity theft scam targets Logan County residents, claiming missed jury duty

Identity theft scam targets Logan County residents, claiming missed jury duty - IPM Newsroom

Several people in Logan County reported phone calls and text messages which threaten arrest warrants for failing to appear for jury duty.

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Chambana Connected @chambanaconnected.bsky.social · 19h

UI legends bring Halloween spirit to campus

UI legends bring Halloween spirit to campus - The Daily Illini

With the passage of the Halloween season comes numerous legends of the supernatural on campus, reviving pieces of University history.

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Chambana Connected @chambanaconnected.bsky.social · 19h

Trump administration OKs partial SNAP funding for November after judges’ orders

Trump administration OKs partial SNAP funding for November after judges’ orders - IPM Newsroom

The Trump administration said Monday it would use emergency funds to partially fund SNAP benefits for November but would not tap into other funds to provide full coverage.

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Chambana Connected @chambanaconnected.bsky.social · 19h

Opinion | Doing it all in the name of rejection

Opinion | Doing it all in the name of rejection - The Daily Illini

UI student reflects on how rejection is redirection, and there are unlimited possibilities hidden in uncertainty.

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Chambana Connected @chambanaconnected.bsky.social · 19h

UI legends bring Halloween spirit to campus

UI legends bring Halloween spirit to campus - The Daily Illini

With the passage of the Halloween season comes numerous legends of the supernatural on campus, reviving pieces of University history.

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Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84 - IPM Newsroom

Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.

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217 Today: Tasks on a treadmill, live show pushes the limits, explores human abilities in unique way

217 Today: Tasks on a treadmill, live show pushes the limits, explores human abilities in unique way - IPM Newsroom

In today’s deep dive, four artists perform everyday tasks while running on a treadmill. Burnout Paradise is coming to Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana this weekend.

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Tasks on a treadmill: Live show pushes the limits, explores human abilities in unique way

Tasks on a treadmill: Live show pushes the limits, explores human abilities in unique way - IPM Newsroom

Burnout Paradise features four artists will performing a series of tasks all while running on treadmills. The show is coming to Krannert Center for the Performing arts this November 7 and 8.

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Chambana Connected @chambanaconnected.bsky.social · 23h

Illini Lights Out helps UI cut energy costs

Illini Lights Out helps UI cut energy costs - The Daily Illini

Illini Lights Out raises awareness about energy use and environmental sustainability by tackling energy waste at the University.

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Bill to regulate homeowners’ insurance rates fails on final day of veto session

Bill to regulate homeowners’ insurance rates fails on final day of veto session - IPM Newsroom

Pritzker had called for action in wake of State Farm’s 27.2% rate hike in July.

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Hot shooting, rebounding leads to No. 17 Illinois’ 58-point obliteration of Jackson State

Hot shooting, rebounding leads to No. 17 Illinois' 58-point obliteration of Jackson State - The Daily Illini

No. 17 Illinois absolutely dominated a severely outmatched Jackson State squad on Monday night in Champaign, winning 113-55.

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Chambana Connected @chambanaconnected.bsky.social · 1d

David Mirkovic has 19 points, 14 rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois to a 113-55 win over Jackson State

David Mirkovic has 19 points, 14 rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois to a 113-55 win over Jackson State - IPM Newsroom

Mirkovic, a 6-foot-9 freshman forward from Montenegro, is one of four new international players on the Illinois roster this season.

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DACC recognized as a top community college, eligible for national award

DANVILLE – Danville Area Community College has been recognized as one of the top 200 community colleges with chance to win a $1 million award.

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Conservation land trust in Coles County to expand

Conservation land trust in Coles County to expand - IPM Newsroom

This project adds another stretch of the Embarras River to the existing 14 river-miles under Grand Prairie Friends' protection across Champaign, Douglas and Coles Counites.

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The week in news: Taft-Van Doren to be replaced, deputy convicted of murder

The week in news: Top stories from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2 - The Daily Illini

Stay up to date with The Daily Illini's week in news — a look at the top campus, area, state, national and worldwide stories.

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‘Word is Seed’ brings poetry and songs in a variety of languages to Spurlock Museum in Urbana

‘Word is Seed’ brings poetry and songs in a variety of languages to Spurlock Museum in Urbana - IPM Newsroom

The eighth annual “Word is Seed” event at the Spurlock Museum in Urbana highlighted the beauty of language, featuring speakers presenting their poems or songs in their own language.

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Chambana Connected @chambanaconnected.bsky.social · 1d

Danville schools dismiss early Monday due to threat

According to Superintendent John Hart, schools started dismissing at 8:45 a.m.

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