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There was one reported residential sale in Piatt County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

Week ending Aug. 24: Ford County home sales

There were four reported residential sales in Ford County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

Champaign County residents pay $142,334 in County Sales Tax in May

In May, Champaign County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Illinois soccer suffers narrow defeat against undefeated Kentucky

Illinois soccer (3-1-1) saw its four-match unbeaten run to begin the season come to an end with a 2-1 defeat to Kentucky (5-0-0) today at Demirjian Park.

Illinois volleyball sweeps Bowling Green in Best Western Invitational

Illinois volleyball concluded its participation in the Best Western Invitational with a decisive victory over Bowling Green, winning in straight sets at the Stroh Center on Saturday night.

Illinois soccer concludes homestand against undefeated Kentucky

Illinois soccer concludes its season-opening five-match homestand with a contest against Kentucky on Saturday at Demirjian Park, scheduled for 2 p.m. CT.

Illini ranked No. 9 in preseason Bushnell/Golfweek Division I coaches poll

The Fighting Illini men's golf team will begin the 2024-25 season ranked No. 9 in the Preseason Bushnell/Golfweek Division I Coaches Poll, as announced Friday by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).

Illinois men's basketball sells out public season tickets ahead of new season

Public season tickets for the Illinois Men's Basketball team have sold out ahead of the upcoming season at State Farm Center. This follows a successful 2023-24 campaign where the Fighting Illini reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005 and finished ranked sixth in the final AP poll.

Illinois adds transfer gymnast Megan Sapp to 2025 roster

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Head women's gymnastics coach Nadalie Walsh has announced the addition of redshirt sophomore transfer Megan Sapp to the 2025 roster.

City announces concrete street improvements project starting in September

As part of the City’s 2024 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the pavement on Brittany Trail Drive from Southford Trace Drive to Staley Road will be reconstructed. Stark Excavating will be the contractor for the City. Weather permitting, Stark will begin work on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Pavement reconstruction on Brittany Trail Drive will take approximately four to six weeks.

Champaign announces agenda for September 3 council meeting

The City Council agenda for the September 3, 2024, Regular Council Meeting is now available. The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, located at 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, at 7:00 p.m. The event is open to the public, and participation is encouraged.

City staff attend re-entry resource fair hosted by Rosecrance

On August 29, 2024, Code Compliance Inspector Ricardo Alvarez and Administrative Assistant Nina Sibley attended the Re-Entry Resource Fair hosted by Rosecrance. The fair was attended by individuals recently released from incarceration and representatives from local agencies offering supportive services to that population. Attendees learned about the City’s tenant-requested inspection process and federally funded housing rehabilitation programs available to low-income homeowners.

Illinois softball announces fall schedule

Illinois softball announced its fall slate on Friday. The Fighting Illini will play eight games at Eichelberger Field before concluding the home schedule with the Orange and Blue World Series.

Neighborhood Services staff visit CommUnity Matters sites

Neighborhood Services staff recently performed site visits for CommUnity Matters summer programs. These periodic visits allow City staff to tour the facilities and witness the youth participate in the programs receiving CDBG funding throughout the year.

Illinois sweeps Cincinnati in season opener at Best Western Invitational

Illinois volleyball opened its 2024 campaign on Friday with a sweep over Cincinnati at the Best Western Invitational in Bowling Green, Ohio. The match served as the season opener for both squads.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Champaign County in week ending Aug. 17?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Neil Street lane closure announced for water valve repairs

In order to repair a leaking water valve, Illinois American Water will close a southbound lane of Neil Street between Hill Street and Main Street. The closure will begin on Tuesday, September 3, and will reopen on Friday, September 6, 2024. During the closure, southbound Neil Street traffic will be reduced to one lane.

Illinois dominates EIU in season-opening shutout win

Illinois secured a decisive victory in its 2024 season opener, defeating Eastern Illinois University (EIU) 45-0 at Memorial Stadium on Thursday night.

Illinois volleyball opens season against Cincinnati and Bowling Green