Chambana Sun Stories | Chambana Sun

Fighting Illini splits doubleheader against Northwestern at Drysdale Field

By Chambana Sun | Apr 6, 2025

Fighting Illini softball faced Northwestern in a doubleheader at Drysdale Field, resulting in a split day with one win and one loss.

Illinois baseball team secures first series sweep with Maryland shutout

By Chambana Sun | Apr 6, 2025

Illinois made an impressive display against Maryland, taking an 11-0 victory at Illinois Field.

Medium 754c0fe9 0b23 4b80 8438 2660d03ca324

Which former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 9?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 6, 2025

These former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 9.

Piatt County residents pay $39,406 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By Chambana Sun | Apr 5, 2025

In January, Piatt County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Ford County home sales in week ending March 29

By Chambana Sun | Apr 5, 2025

There were four reported residential sales in Ford County in the week ending March 29, according to BlockShopper.com.

Medium joshua eckstein sre2j0jr9p0 unsplash

Chambana Sun area weekly mass times

By Chambana Sun | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the Chambana Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Champaign County weekly recap of home sales during week ending March 29

By Chambana Sun | Apr 5, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Champaign County in the week ending March 29, according to BlockShopper.com.

Piatt County schools welcomed 3,008 students in 2023-24 school year

By Chambana Sun | Apr 5, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Piatt County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Champaign seeks bids for public works bathroom and office renovations

By Chambana Sun | Apr 5, 2025

The City of Champaign has announced the acceptance of bids for the renovation of bathrooms and offices in their Public Works Department.

Illinois leads Augusta golf invitational after two rounds

By Chambana Sun | Apr 5, 2025

The Fighting Illini men's golf team, holding the 13th rank nationally, leads the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational after the first day of competition.

Illinois and Maryland to play second game at Illinois Field amid parking changes

By Chambana Sun | Apr 5, 2025

Illinois and Maryland are set to play a second game this evening at Illinois Field, with the start time scheduled for 6:30 PM CT.

Fighting Illini tennis team sweeps Penn State in Big Ten play

By Chambana Sun | Apr 5, 2025

The University of Illinois women's tennis team, the Fighting Illini, achieved a convincing 4-0 victory over the 42nd-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday.

Fighting Illini women's golf wraps up regular season at Boilermaker Spring Classic

By Chambana Sun | Apr 5, 2025

The Fighting Illini women's golf team will finish their regular season at the Boilermaker Spring Classic at the Ackerman-Allen Course, West Lafayette, Indiana.

Illinois gymnastics finishes third in NCAA regionals in Seattle

By Chambana Sun | Apr 5, 2025

Illinois concluded its 2025 gymnastics season by placing third out of four in the second round of the NCAA Regionals, held in Seattle.

Smith breaks school record at Pepsi Florida Relays with 17.58m shot put

By Chambana Sun | Apr 5, 2025

In Gainesville, Florida, the Illinois men's and women's track and field team concluded the Pepsi Florida Relays on April 5.

Illinois baseball secures series win with doubleheader sweep over Maryland

By Chambana Sun | Apr 5, 2025

Illinois baseball clinched a series win over Maryland after securing a doubleheader sweep at Illinois Field.

Illinois gymnasts excel at Big Ten Individual Championships

By Chambana Sun | Apr 5, 2025

Eight athletes from Illinois showcased their skills on the second day of the Big Ten Individual Championships held on April 5 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Illinois falters in closely contested game against northwestern

By Chambana Sun | Apr 5, 2025

Illinois faced a setback against Northwestern on Saturday at Sharon J. Drysdale Field, ending with a 4-3 defeat.

Rep. Mary Miller voices on Planned Parenthood and Gold Star families

By Chambana Sun | Apr 5, 2025

Rep. Mary Miller shared her perspectives on controversial topics, including Planned Parenthood and the recognition of Gold Star spouses, in a series of tweets on April 4 and 5, 2025.