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BHRA used its official Twitter account in October to thank staff and volunteers for Homecoming Week activities, offer encouragement to tennis players at a sectional competition, and promote a varsity football matchup.

Rep. Mary Miller shares updates on Illinois agriculture and political positions

Rep. Mary Miller posted several updates on October 17, 2025, highlighting Illinois’ agricultural leadership and expressing political views on international environmental policy.

Champaign City Council releases agenda for October 21 special study session

The agenda for the City of Champaign City Council's Special Study Session scheduled for October 21, 2025, has been made available online.

Fox Drive to close temporarily for emergency repairs between Devonshire and State

For an emergency infrastructure repair, Fox Drive between Devonshire Drive and State Street will be temporarily closed.

Karla Condos residents hold neighborhood clean-up with city support

Residents of the Karla Condos Neighborhood organized a clean-up event on October 11, 2025.

Schweizer honors Westville Wildcats for junior high softball state championship

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 16, 2025

State Representative Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) welcomed the Westville Wildcats junior high girls’ softball team to the Illinois Capitol on Wednesday to honor their recent victory in the 2025 IESA Class 2A State Championship. “Congratulations...

Champaign Spotlight episode highlights Deputy City Manager Nancy Rabel’s role and priorities

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 16, 2025

The City of Champaign has released a new episode of its program, Champaign Spotlight, featuring Deputy City Manager Nancy Rabel.

City of Champaign participates in global human rights conference

Janel Gomez, Community Relations Manager for the City of Champaign, participated in the 76th Annual Conference of the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies (IAOHRA).

BHRA shares classroom projects, alumni event plans, and athletic honors in October updates

Bismarck-Henning Rossville-Alvin Cooperative High School (BHRA) posted updates between October 14 and October 15 about a creative anatomy project, upcoming alumni homecoming for the Class of 1976, and senior runner Natalie Thomason’s cross country...

John Street eastbound lane to close for sewer work on October 16

Hoerr Construction is scheduled to intermittently close the eastbound lane of John Street, between James Street and Ridgeway Avenue, to carry out sewer lining work.

Illinois volleyball to face Ohio State and Northwestern on road trip

The University of Illinois women's volleyball team will continue its road trip with matches against Ohio State and Northwestern this weekend.

Illinois women’s basketball announces home game times for upcoming season

Tipoff times for the 2025-26 Illinois women’s basketball home games have been finalized, according to an announcement from the program.

Illinois men’s basketball ranked No.17 in AP preseason poll for upcoming season

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 13, 2025

Illinois will begin the 2025-26 men’s basketball season ranked No. 17 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll.

Illinois partners with FOX for record-setting Big Noon Kickoff giveaways

Illinois will host what is being described as the largest giveaway event in the history of FOX's Big Noon Kickoff pregame show.

Champaign launches Fire Prevention Week with open house and resource fair

Champaign Fire, Police, Equity and Engagement, METCAD, and Carle Arrow Ambulance began Fire Prevention Week activities on Sunday, October 5 at Fire Station 1.

Champaign issues demolition permit for multi-family dwelling at 310 Chalmers St

On October 8, 2025, the Building Safety Division of the Champaign Fire Department issued a building permit for demolition work at 310 Chalmers St. The project, which involves a multi-family dwelling, has an estimated construction value of $265,000.

Illinois golfer Max Herendeen named Scholar Athlete of the Week after strong tournament finish