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The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the winners of the 2023-24 Dike Eddleman Award, which honors the top male and female athletes at the university. This year, All-American basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. and track national champion Rose Yeboah received the prestigious award.

Illinois athletes earn CSC Academic All-District honors

Illinois track and field has announced that ten of its athletes have been honored with College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District recognition. The announcement was made today in Champaign, Illinois.

Illinois volleyball announces non-conference schedule featuring tough opponents

Illinois volleyball head coach Chris Tamas has announced the team's non-conference schedule for the 2024 season. The Fighting Illini will compete in ten matches, including one at their home venue, Huff Hall. Four of their opponents participated in the 2023 NCAA Tournament.

Rehabilitation work set for Country Fair Drive and Kenwood Road

Starting Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Cross Construction will commence rehabilitation work on Country Fair Drive and Kenwood Road. The project spans from 200 feet south of Springfield Avenue to University Avenue on Country Fair Drive and from Springfield Avenue to a point 200 feet south on Kenwood Road. The scope of work includes minor curb and sidewalk ramp replacement, patching, manhole adjustments, milling and paving, and the application of new pavement markings.

Champaign Park District hosts annual Juneteenth celebration

On June 15, 2024, the Champaign Park District hosted its Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Douglass Park. Juneteenth commemorates the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. The troops' arrival came two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end of slavery in the United States.

Mattis Avenue lane closure scheduled for June 20

In order to complete a tree removal, JT’s Tree Service will close one northbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Sangamon Drive and Alton Drive. The closure will occur on Thursday, June 20, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. During the closure, northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.

Illinois State House District 104 candidate: 'During the Spring, I co-sponsored legislation that expanded access to continuous glucose monitors'

Illinois State House District 104 candidate Brandun Schweizer stated that he "co-sponsored legislation that expanded access to continuous glucose monitors," and noted that the bill awaits the governor's signature. He made this statement in a June 17 Facebook post.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Vermilion County in week ending June 15?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

Champaign County taxpayers give $2 million in County School Facility Tax in March

In March, Champaign County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Students suspended or expelled 27 times in a single school year in Bement Community Unit School District 5

There were 27 students suspended in Bement Community Unit School District 5 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Champaign auctions Neopost DS-35 Document System online

The City of Champaign has announced the sale of a Neopost DS-35 Document System through an online auction. Bids for the document system will be accepted on GovDeals until Monday, June 24, 2024, at 1:42 p.m. CDT.

Illini golfers excel across multiple tours and prepare for Olympic participation

Thomas Detry, a former University of Illinois golfer, is making headlines on the PGA Tour. After a commendable performance at the U.S. Open, Detry has achieved a career-high ranking of 48th in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR). His recent T4 finish at the PGA Championship and T14 at the U.S. Open have also placed him 22nd in the FedEx Cup standings.

Champaign announces online auction for Hotpoint electric dryer

The City of Champaign has announced the sale of a Hotpoint Electric Dryer through an online auction platform. Interested parties can place their bids on GovDeals, with the bidding window open until Monday, June 24, 2024, at 1:22 p.m. CDT.

University of Illinois names Marcus Domask and Darja Sopova newcomers of the year

The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) has announced the winners of its 2023-24 Newcomer of the Year award. The honors were given to Marcus Domask from basketball and Darja Sopova from track and field. This award, now in its second year, recognizes top male and female non-freshmen athletes competing in their first season for the Fighting Illini. The recipients were chosen by a vote among Illinois head coaches and DIA executive staff.

Champaign to auction pay station cabinets online

The City of Champaign has announced the sale of two Pay Station Cabinets through an online auction. Interested parties can place their bids on GovDeals until Monday, June 24, 2024, at 1:51 p.m. CDT.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Vermilion County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 15

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

District reports Armstrong Township High School District 225 suspended or expelled students five times in a single school year

There were five students suspended in Armstrong Township High School District 225 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Ford County: Cities registered 7 lawyers in good standing as of May

Cities within Ford County recorded seven lawyers in good standing to practice law as of May.

Tennis players from Illinois achieve victories at ITF M15 Anseong

Illinois men's tennis players Karlis Ozolins and Kenta Miyoshi achieved significant victories at the ITF M15 Anseong tournament in South Korea. Miyoshi secured his first professional doubles title, while Ozolins won his first professional singles title.

Illinois adds record-holding receiver Zakhari Franklin to football roster