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University of Illinois head baseball coach Dan Hartleb has been appointed to the coaching staff for USA Baseball's 2025 Collegiate National Team Training Camp.

Schweizer criticizes governor's approval of FY26 budget

State Representative Brandun Schweizer of Danville expressed his disapproval following Governor JB Pritzker's signing of the FY26 budget.

rep. mary miller shares views on religion and politics through recent tweets

Rep. Mary Miller has taken to social media to express her views on religion and critique Governor JB Pritzker's policies as part of her ongoing representation of Illinois' 15th district since replacing John Shimkus in 2021.

Paula Drive faces partial and full closures for roadwork starting June 17

Starting June 17, 2025, Paula Drive will face intermittent closures as Stark Excavating Inc. begins milling the asphalt surface.

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Champaign Central High School standout Jake Munroe’s collegiate team wins game in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on Sunday, June 15

The Louisville Cardinals won 8-3.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 83.9% of Ford County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 83.9% of students enrolled in Ford County schools identified as white.

2024: Danville Community Consolidated School District 118 administrators rank 324th lowest in state for average salary

Administrators in Danville Community Consolidated School District 118 earn an average of $103,339 per year, ranking 324th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Did Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 51.4% of Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Piatt County: 3 inmates scheduled for release in Q3

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release three inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Piatt County during the third quarter of 2025.

Vermilion County to have 6 inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during July

There are six inmates sentenced in Vermilion County set to be released from jail in July.

Illinois women’s track team achieves highest NCAA finish since 1996

The Illinois women's track and field team achieved a significant milestone by securing fifth place at the NCAA Outdoor Championships held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Mary Miller celebrates family milestones while sharing political views

Rep. Mary Miller shares heartfelt messages celebrating former President Trump's birthday while also honoring her husband on Father's Day through social media posts dated June 14-15, reflecting both personal values and political affiliations

McDonough County will have 5 inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during Q3

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release five inmates who were sentenced to state prison in McDonough County during the third quarter of 2025.

Monticello Community Unit School District 25 administrators rank 378th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Monticello Community Unit School District 25 earn an average of $106,916 per year, ranking 378th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Chambana Sun area weekly mass times

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

Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 1 inmate sentenced in Piatt County during July

There is one inmate sentenced in Piatt County set to be released from jail in July.

In 2023-24 school year, 52.5% of Heritage Community Unit School District 8 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 52.5% of Heritage Community Unit School District 8 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Vermilion County in week ending June 7?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many white students were enrolled in Piatt County schools in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 92.5% of students enrolled in Piatt County schools identified as white.

Champaign Central High School standout Jake Munroe’s collegiate team loses game in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on Friday, June 13