February, 2024 Stories | Chambana Sun

Champaign County 3rd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Illini Heritage Rehabilitation and HC

By Chambana Sun | Feb 26, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Illini Heritage Rehabilitation and HC was the third largest nursing home in Champaign County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

2021-22 School Year Attendance: Vermilion County districts suffered a truancy rate of 24.6%

By Chambana Sun | Feb 26, 2024

Truancy is a persistent issue in many schools across the United States, with some students regularly skipping classes and falling behind in their studies.

How did Central City of Champaign: Precinct City Of Champaign 22 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 26, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 265 voters in Central City of Champaign: Precinct City Of Champaign 22 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Illini golfers face windy challenge at Southern Highlands

By Chambana Sun | Feb 26, 2024

The Fighting Illini men's golf team faced challenging conditions during the second round of the Southern Highlands Collegiate in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team ended the day tied for sixth place with one round remaining. Head coach Mike Small noted the difficulties posed by strong winds, saying, "Conditions were extremely tough today, especially later in the day. The wind was way up, and we didn't handle it as well as we needed to with some unforced errors around the greens."

Illinois women's golf team competes strongly at The Chevron Collegiate

By Chambana Sun | Feb 26, 2024

The Illinois women's golf team concluded the first day of The Chevron Collegiate in Humble, Texas, tied for sixth place. They recorded a 36-hole team total of 565 (-11).

Test expectations: How many Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 26, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 52.1% of Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Brandon Dang wins bronze at Winter Cup; Alex Diab takes gold

By Chambana Sun | Feb 26, 2024

Fighting Illini men's gymnastics freshman Brandon Dang secured a bronze medal at the 2024 Winter Cup, held at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. The competition spanned two days, with athletes required to qualify for the second day. Scores from both days were averaged to determine medalists.

Brandon Dang receives dual Big Ten honors after standout Winter Cup performance

By Chambana Sun | Feb 26, 2024

Illinois men's gymnast Brandon Dang has been recognized with Big Ten Event Specialist and Freshman of the Week honors following his performance at the 2024 Winter Cup. The announcement was made by the conference office on Monday.

How much did farmers in Ford County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Ford County received $9,080,757 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

City of Urbana Zoning Board of Appeals met Feb. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 26, 2024

City of Urbana Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, Feb. 21

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Vermilion County in week ending Feb. 24?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.