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From Chambana Sun
Analysis: U of I fraternity, sorority property taxes rose 61 percent in two years
Fifty-eight University of Illinois fraternities and sororities will pay $814,000 more in property taxes this year than they did in 2015, according to Champaign County Assessor data analyzed by the Chambana Sun.
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Watchdogs criticize Champaign Mental Health Board sponsorship at film fest
The Edgar County Watchdogs recently questioned the wisdom and propriety of the Champaign Mental Health Board’s continued financial sponsorship of a film at Ebertfest, a film festival founded by the late film critic Robert Ebert that takes place in Urbana-Champaign.
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Coles County property tax lawsuit should stand up, group contends
The law appears to be clearly on the side of commercial and industrial property owners in Coles County in their property tax assessment lawsuit against the county, the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) argued recently while acknowledging that such clarity can be subjective.
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U of I startup incubator wins $800,000 in grants
The University of Illinois' startup incubator has received two grants worth more than $800,000 to support entrepreneurs and startup programs across the state, according to a press release.
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Analysis: Sales tax funded 8 percent of Village of Ogden budget in 2016
The Village of Ogden's local sales tax brought in $43,579 in 2016, according to Illinois State Comptroller revenue data.