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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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Lane closures set for Clover Lane and Branch Road starting September 29

By D. D. Frederick | Sep 26, 2025

As part of the City of Champaign's 2025 Concrete Street Improvements Project, A&A Concrete will close one lane each on Clover Lane and Branch Road at their intersection to conduct pavement repairs.

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Rep. Mary Miller introduces bill to reinstate regulations on abortion pill distribution

By K. A. Troyer | Sep 26, 2025

Congresswoman Mary Miller of Illinois’s 15th district has introduced the Restoring Safeguards for Dangerous Abortion Drugs Act.

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Lane closures set for Sumac and Winchester drives for pavement repairs

By N. R. Madison | Sep 26, 2025

As part of the City of Champaign’s 2025 Concrete Street Improvements Project, A&A Concrete will close one lane each on Sumac Drive and Winchester Drive at their intersection to carry out pavement repairs.

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Illinois sweeps Oregon to open Big Ten volleyball slate

By N. R. Madison | Sep 26, 2025

Illinois opened its Big Ten volleyball season with a 3-0 victory over Oregon at Huff Hall on Friday night.

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Neighborhood Services staff join IHDA cohort for site visit at senior residences

By N. R. Madison | Sep 26, 2025

On September 22, staff members from the Neighborhood Services Department, Rob Kowalski and Sarah Tate, participated in a site visit at Bristol Senior Residences.

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2,268 Black students enrolled in Vermilion County districts in 2023-24 school year

By U. J. Kaufman | Sep 25, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 20.6% of students enrolled in Vermilion County school districts identified as Black.

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University of Illinois announces Orange Affair honorees including former coaches and philanthropists

By N. R. Madison | Sep 25, 2025

The University of Illinois Varsity "I" Association will recognize seven individuals at the annual Orange Affair, scheduled for Friday evening at the Colonnades Club of Gies Memorial Stadium.

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Illinois women’s soccer earns first win over Penn State since 2012

By K. A. Troyer | Sep 25, 2025

Illinois defeated No. 18 Penn State 4-3 in a Big Ten women's soccer match on Thursday night at Demirjian Park, improving their season record to 9-1-1 overall and 2-1-1 in conference play.

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How many H-2A petitions made by Chambana Sun publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By V. S. Hoffman | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Chambana Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Vermilion County?

By T. L. Tracy | Sep 25, 2025

There were 26 offenders living in Vermilion County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.

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Champaign Police host Coffee with a Cop event to foster community engagement

By K. A. Troyer | Sep 25, 2025

On September 23, the Champaign Police Department held a Coffee with a Cop event at Parlor Doughnut.

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Illinois women’s tennis team prepares for Nebraska Invite debut

By N. R. Madison | Sep 25, 2025

For the first time in the fall season, the University of Illinois women's tennis team will participate as a full squad at the Nebraska Invite.

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Champaign issues building permits for major residential projects in September

By D. D. Frederick | Sep 25, 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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Equity & Engagement Department joins local leaders for Welcoming Week events

By D. D. Frederick | Sep 25, 2025

Staff from the Equity & Engagement Department participated in a series of events during Welcoming Week 2025, which ran from September 12 to 21.

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Illinois volleyball opens Big Ten play hosting Oregon before facing #10 Purdue

By K. A. Troyer | Sep 25, 2025

Illinois will begin its 2025 Big Ten volleyball schedule with two matches this weekend, starting at home against Oregon on Friday and then traveling to face #10 Purdue on Sunday.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Champaign County?

By T. L. Tracy | Sep 25, 2025

There were 39 offenders living in Champaign County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.

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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 1.1% of Piatt County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By U. J. Kaufman | Sep 24, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 1.1% of students enrolled in Piatt County school districts identified as Black.

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Illinois infielder reflects on fall opener and looks ahead to home doubleheader

By D. D. Frederick | Sep 24, 2025

Eileen Donahue, a junior infielder for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Softball team, shared her thoughts following the team's recent fall game against Parkland.

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Illinois men's basketball sells out public season tickets for second consecutive year

By D. D. Frederick | Sep 24, 2025

Illinois Men’s Basketball has announced that all public season tickets for the 2025-26 season have sold out.

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City of Champaign seeks volunteers for America Recycles Day cleanup at Boneyard Creek

By N. R. Madison | Sep 24, 2025

The City of Champaign will host a volunteer cleanup event for America Recycles Day at Boneyard Creek on Saturday, October 25, 2025.