Quantcast

Chambana Sun

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Chambana Sun News

Medium 4m7cuwh2nsv4nr6qk2deurkja4up

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Champaign County in week ending July 6?

By Chambana Sun | Jul 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium 83l9sko2934bz7v9v9zedrqb9gv2

2023: How much was spent on Vermilion County women's football teams?

By Chambana Sun | Jul 12, 2024

Women's football teams from Vermilion County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

Medium brandunschweizer800x450

Rep. Brandun Schweizer: "The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will accept applications for the next round of Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grants"

By Chambana Sun | Jul 12, 2024

Rep. Brandun Schweizer shared information for individuals interested in land acquisition and development, stating that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for the "next round of Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants" through September 13. He made the statement in a July 3 Facebook post.

Medium 7wh0zj8sp8ndtqj7vnrx2j219uhr

New episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast features Council Member Jamar Brown

By Chambana Sun | Jul 12, 2024

A new episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast features a conversation between Mayor Feinen and newly appointed Council Member Jamar Brown. This episode provides an opportunity to learn about Council Member Brown’s background, his community involvement, and his vision for Champaign’s future.

Medium 7wh0zj8sp8ndtqj7vnrx2j219uhr

Champaign announces agenda for July 16 regular council meeting

By Chambana Sun | Jul 12, 2024

The City Council agenda for the July 16, 2024 Regular Council Meeting is now available. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, located at 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome and encouraged.

Medium 7wh0zj8sp8ndtqj7vnrx2j219uhr

Champaign seeks proposals for on-site sexual harassment prevention training

By Chambana Sun | Jul 12, 2024

The City of Champaign is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for On-Site Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. Interested parties are encouraged to request the RFP documents.

Medium vo02mvkr0wvvygsyxybqjq7b3x0x

Kyprianou announces new signings for Illinois track and field team

By Chambana Sun | Jul 12, 2024

Illinois Director of Track, Field, and Cross Country Petros Kyprianou announced nine additions to the roster on Friday for the 2024-25 season. Five women and four men will join the team next season.

Medium tk7a076l7qtsgyatowplq3lj6hxq

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Vermilion County in week ending July 6?

By Chambana Sun | Jul 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium david harris 3

Prairie State sales taxes: Danville residents paid 43rd-largest sum in April

By Chambana Sun | Jul 12, 2024

Danville residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per municipality in April.

Medium donna simpson leak 530limpar33

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Ford County County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Chambana Sun | Jul 11, 2024

In Ford County County schools, 222 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Medium 4m7cuwh2nsv4nr6qk2deurkja4up

1 gas station in cities throughout Vermilion County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 6

By Chambana Sun | Jul 11, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium pl9g7tm9im0uq20pb7c7c11sutxl

How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Piatt County in June?

By Chambana Sun | Jul 11, 2024

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

Medium 3ty4z0mze5u54xir6mxv2y7ffuy1

Illinois football representatives to attend Big Ten Media Days

By Chambana Sun | Jul 11, 2024

Pat Bryant, Coleman, Jacas to Attend Big Ten Media Days

Medium aoxwaszylg6grdgl4ki7f25rwnsi

House passes Rep. Miller's bill blocking Biden's Title IX rule

By Chambana Sun | Jul 11, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation introduced by Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) aimed at protecting girls' sports by blocking the Biden administration's Title IX rule. This rule permits men to enter women and girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms. Representative Miller issued a statement following the passage:

Medium pzavfmm7pf4oe5q3aod3hqezadzu

Illinois announces sale dates for Fighting Illini football tickets

By Chambana Sun | Jul 11, 2024

The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced that single-game tickets for the 2024 Fighting Illini football season will go on sale to I FUND members on Monday, July 15, and to the general public on Thursday, July 18 at 12 p.m. CT. The single-game tickets available through July 29 are priced at preseason rates, which will be the lowest all season long.

Medium 7wh0zj8sp8ndtqj7vnrx2j219uhr

Champaign police introduce drone program for enhanced public safety

By Chambana Sun | Jul 11, 2024

The Champaign Police Department is launching a new program designed to promote community safety by offering a bird’s eye view of large community events and in-progress situations. Through the launch of an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Program – commonly referred to as a Drone Program – Champaign Police will be able to quickly search for missing persons, photograph crime scenes and traffic crashes with speed and accuracy, and promote the safety of the community and police personnel.

Medium 7wh0zj8sp8ndtqj7vnrx2j219uhr

Champaign Police Lieutenant Andre Davis announces retirement after two decades

By Chambana Sun | Jul 11, 2024

Champaign Police Lieutenant Andre Davis has announced his retirement following 20 years of service to the City of Champaign. Davis, a Champaign native and 1991 graduate of Centennial High School, will mark his last day with CPD on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Medium dvjro9kya2hkvj1fg1v3oxvhx7tn

Illinois baseball team joins second annual Las Vegas College Baseball Classic

By Chambana Sun | Jul 11, 2024

Illinois baseball is set to compete in the second annual Las Vegas College Baseball Classic, in partnership with Peak Events LLC, at the Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the Las Vegas Aviators, the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. The tournament will take place from February 28 to March 2, 2025. Joining the Fighting Illini will be Texas, Texas Tech, and Washington.

Medium gh2msvkkvbizz57923o274nlf6rq

Senator Rose dedicates highway section to fallen hero Lieutenant Jared W. Southworth

By Chambana Sun | Jul 11, 2024

State Senator Chapin Rose will honor the late Lieutenant Jared W. Southworth by renaming a section of Illinois 133 in Oakland as the “Lieutenant Jared W. Southworth Memorial Highway.” The dedication ceremony and sign placement event is scheduled for July 6th at 9:00 a.m. at the Oakland Square.

Medium 7wh0zj8sp8ndtqj7vnrx2j219uhr

Champaign Fire Department issues major building permit

By Chambana Sun | Jul 11, 2024

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued a building permit for a project with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more.