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Champaign County residents paid $3.2 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per county in March.

Illinois women's basketball team plans European tour in August

The Illinois women's basketball team is set to embark on a foreign tour from August 2-12, visiting Italy and Greece. The trip aims to provide the Fighting Illini with opportunities for growth both on and off the court through exhibition games, educational tours, excursions, local cuisine, and cultural experiences.

Rose Yeboah honored as Big Ten Field Athlete of the Year

Redshirt junior high jumper and national champion Rose Yeboah has been named the women's Big Ten Field Athlete of the Year, according to an announcement by the conference on Thursday, June 13. Yeboah is the first athlete in her program's history to receive this honor, with Olympic medalist Ashley Spencer previously winning the Big Ten Track Athlete of the Year award in 2013.

Champaign County Community Coalition holds monthly meeting

On June 12, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Local law enforcement agencies shared information related to recent crime activities and updates regarding upcoming events.

Vermilion County Education: 818 multiracial students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

In the 2021-22 school year, 7.3% of students enrolled in Vermilion County school districts identified as multiracial.

Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Ford County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Ford County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

$5,156 in County Sales Tax collected in March for Ford County

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Piatt County in week ending June 8?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

Champaign Fire Department responds swiftly to school fire on Galen Drive

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a school in the 2500 block of Galen Dr. on Tuesday, June 11, at 2:35 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control.

Illinois athletes earn Academic All-Big Ten honors across multiple sports

The Big Ten Conference has announced the student-athletes who have been named to the Academic All-Big Ten team for spring sports. To qualify for this recognition, athletes must be in at least their second academic year and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Big Ten unveils Illinois volleyball schedule for upcoming season

The Big Ten Conference has announced its 2024 volleyball schedule, which includes a 20-match league play for Illinois. The Fighting Illini will face three teams both at home and away, while the remaining 14 teams will be played once—seven at home and seven on the road. This year's rotation ensures that all matchups not held at certain sites in 2023 will occur there in 2024. Additionally, teams in Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Central Standard Time (CST) each have one away/away road trip to Pacific Standard Time (PST). Geographic considerations and competitive balance were...

Illinois men's tennis set to compete at Knoxville site for ITA Kickoff Weekend

The Illinois men's tennis team has chosen to compete in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the 2025 ITA Kickoff Weekend. The decision was made during the 18th pick of the ITA Kickoff Weekend Draft. The event is scheduled for January 25-26, where the No. 4-seeded Fighting Illini will face top-seeded Tennessee in their opening match. The other teams in this four-team region include No. 2 Auburn and No. 3 Michigan.

Q1 Recap: 27 parolees from Champaign County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

There were 27 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Champaign County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Piatt County as of May?

There were 14 lawyers in good standing in cities within Piatt County as of May.

Valuation: Pricing for the median home in Champaign County increased in May 2024 compared to May 2023

In May, the median sale price of a home in Champaign County rose by $7,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 82.9%.

Piatt County Education: 62 multiracial students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

In the 2021-22 school year, 2.5% of students enrolled in Piatt County school districts identified as multiracial.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Piatt County in week ending June 8

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

Camden Janik named to ABCA/Rawlings all-region first team

Illinois catcher Camden Janik has been recognized as part of the ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I Midwest All-Region First Team, according to an announcement made today. Janik, who was also selected for the All-Big Ten First Team, achieved a .356 batting average, placing him 10th among conference batters and leading his team, the Illinois Fighting Illini.

1 gas station in cities throughout Piatt County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 8