There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud 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.
Illinois swimming and diving head coach Jeana Kempe has announced the signing of 13 incoming freshmen to join the team for the 2024-25 season. Coach Kempe expressed her enthusiasm for the new recruits, stating, "I am so excited to welcome the high school class of 2024 into our program. This group embodies what we are building at Illinois. They are all highly accomplished at the club and high-school levels. We are looking forward to see what their legacies will be at Illinois."
Police Chief Timothy T. Tyler and Assistant to the Chief Joe Lamberson were on hand on November 8, 2023, to celebrate the graduation of five Champaign residents from the countywide Community Police Academy.