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Q3 2023 Recap: 8 parolees from Champaign County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | Nov 10, 2023

There were eight offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Champaign County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

Census Bureau: 3% of people in Vermilion County identified as multiracial in 2021

By Chambana Sun | Nov 10, 2023

Of the 74,953 citizens living in Vermilion County in 2021, 97% said they were only one race, while 3% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

Fighting Illini sweep Hawkeyes in volleyball match

By Chambana Sun | Nov 10, 2023

Illinois secured a decisive victory against Iowa at Xtream Arena on Friday night, winning in straight sets. This win brought Illinois' record to 14-11 overall and 9-6 in Big Ten play, while Iowa fell to 8-19 overall and remains winless in league play with a 0-15 record.

Youth compete in state livestock skillathon at University of Illinois

By Chambana Sun | Nov 10, 2023

Seventy young participants took part in the State 4-H Livestock Skillathon at the University of Illinois campus on November 4. The event, held in the Stock Pavilion, featured a livestock knowledge quiz, hay judging, wool judging, and identification tasks involving breeds, feeds, meat cuts, and equipment.

Certified Welcoming Award

By Chambana Sun Report | Nov 10, 2023

On November 7, 2023, the City of Champaign hosted a reception to celebrate that it had been recognized as a Certified Welcoming place by Welcoming America, becoming the only municipality in Illinois to achieve this distinction.

Village of Fisher Board of Trustees met Sept. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 10, 2023

Village of Fisher Board of Trustees met Thursday, Sept. 14

Village of Rossville Board of Trustees met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 10, 2023

Village of Rossville Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 16

Prairie State sales taxes: Champaign residents paid 11th-largest sum in August

By Chambana Sun | Nov 9, 2023

Champaign residents paid $3.7 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per municipality in August.

From Macon Reporter

Deering: ‘Democrats are floating a plan to bring illegal immigrants into our communities-Bloomington and Decatur included’

By Macon Reporter | 1 year ago

Regan Deering, a Republican candidate vying to represent the 88th House District in Illinois, raised concerns about a plan reportedly being considered by high-level Chicago Democrats. The plan in question involves relocating illegal immigrants into various downstate communities.

Champaign County home sales during week ending Nov. 4

By Chambana Sun | Nov 9, 2023

There were five reported residential sales in Champaign County in the week ending Nov. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

Illinois volleyball faces Iowa before clashing with top-ranked Nebraska

By Chambana Sun | Nov 9, 2023

Illinois volleyball is set for a challenging weekend with matches against Iowa and Nebraska. The team will face Iowa on Friday at Xtream Arena, followed by a match against top-ranked Nebraska on Sunday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Both matches are available for fans to watch on B1G+.

Sara Jass shines as scholar athlete with record-breaking swim performances

By Chambana Sun | Nov 9, 2023

Sara Jass, a sophomore majoring in kinesiology, has been recognized for her outstanding performance in swimming and diving. She played a crucial role in leading the Fighting Illini team to a 156-106 victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores at ARC Pool last Saturday. The Illinois team set five pool records during this meet.

Champaign County Board Committee of the Whole met Sept. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 9, 2023

Champaign County Board Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 12

City of Urbana Committee of the Whole met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 9, 2023

City of Urbana Committee of the Whole met Monday, Oct. 16

Holt High School standout Jayla Greer’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Wednesday, November 8

By Chambana Sun | Nov 9, 2023

The Danville Jaguars lost 59-62 in their NJCAA game against the Logan Volunteers on Wednesday, November 8.

On Wednesday, November 8, former Soldan International Studies standout Alanah Adams’ college team lost in an NJCAA game

By Chambana Sun | Nov 9, 2023

The Danville Jaguars lost 59-62 in their NJCAA game against the Logan Volunteers on Wednesday, November 8.

Ajia Johnson, former Danville High School standout, played on Wednesday, November 8 in NJCAA game

By Chambana Sun | Nov 9, 2023

The game took place in Danville, Illinois.

Lakota West High School standout Keiara Gregory’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Wednesday, November 8

By Chambana Sun | Nov 9, 2023

The Danville Jaguars lost 59-62 in their NJCAA game against the Logan Volunteers on Wednesday, November 8.

Briana Hernandez, former Gaither High School standout, played on Wednesday, November 8 in NJCAA game

By Chambana Sun | Nov 9, 2023

The game took place in Danville, Illinois.

On Wednesday, November 8, West Brook High School standout Kyrea Dudley competed in NJCAA game

By Chambana Sun | Nov 9, 2023

The game took place in Danville, Illinois.