Chambana Sun

Bennett: Illinois Bacon Day recognizes ‘the contributions and importance of the state’s pork industry’

By Tamara Browning | May 12, 2023

A side of pork had its day in Illinois when May 3 was declared “Illinois Bacon Day.”

Caulkins: Illinois Higher Education Fair Admissions Act will have ‘a negative effect’

By Tamara Browning | Jan 23, 2022

An Illinois state representative who previously served on the Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees said the Higher Education Fair Admissions Act that allows test-optional admissions will have a negative effe​ct on judging the success of a teacher or an institution.

Food distribution site plans in place for area school districts due to COVID-19 closures

By Tamara Browning | Apr 8, 2020

Several Champaign, Urbana and area school districts have food distribution site plans in response to Illinois’ stay-at-home order due to COVID-19.