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The City of Champaign is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for On-Site Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. Interested parties are encouraged to request the RFP documents.

Kyprianou announces new signings for Illinois track and field team

Illinois Director of Track, Field, and Cross Country Petros Kyprianou announced nine additions to the roster on Friday for the 2024-25 season. Five women and four men will join the team next season.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Vermilion County in week ending July 6?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State sales taxes: Danville residents paid 43rd-largest sum in April

Danville residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per municipality in April.

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Ford County County schools in 2022-23 school year?

In Ford County County schools, 222 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

1 gas station in cities throughout Vermilion County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 6

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Piatt County in June?

There were 14 lawyers in good standing in cities within Piatt County as of June.

Illinois football representatives to attend Big Ten Media Days

Pat Bryant, Coleman, Jacas to Attend Big Ten Media Days

House passes Rep. Miller's bill blocking Biden's Title IX rule

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation introduced by Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) aimed at protecting girls' sports by blocking the Biden administration's Title IX rule. This rule permits men to enter women and girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms. Representative Miller issued a statement following the passage:

Illinois announces sale dates for Fighting Illini football tickets

The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced that single-game tickets for the 2024 Fighting Illini football season will go on sale to I FUND members on Monday, July 15, and to the general public on Thursday, July 18 at 12 p.m. CT. The single-game tickets available through July 29 are priced at preseason rates, which will be the lowest all season long.

Champaign police introduce drone program for enhanced public safety

The Champaign Police Department is launching a new program designed to promote community safety by offering a bird’s eye view of large community events and in-progress situations. Through the launch of an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Program – commonly referred to as a Drone Program – Champaign Police will be able to quickly search for missing persons, photograph crime scenes and traffic crashes with speed and accuracy, and promote the safety of the community and police personnel.

Champaign Police Lieutenant Andre Davis announces retirement after two decades

Champaign Police Lieutenant Andre Davis has announced his retirement following 20 years of service to the City of Champaign. Davis, a Champaign native and 1991 graduate of Centennial High School, will mark his last day with CPD on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Illinois baseball team joins second annual Las Vegas College Baseball Classic

Illinois baseball is set to compete in the second annual Las Vegas College Baseball Classic, in partnership with Peak Events LLC, at the Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the Las Vegas Aviators, the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. The tournament will take place from February 28 to March 2, 2025. Joining the Fighting Illini will be Texas, Texas Tech, and Washington.

Senator Rose dedicates highway section to fallen hero Lieutenant Jared W. Southworth

State Senator Chapin Rose will honor the late Lieutenant Jared W. Southworth by renaming a section of Illinois 133 in Oakland as the “Lieutenant Jared W. Southworth Memorial Highway.” The dedication ceremony and sign placement event is scheduled for July 6th at 9:00 a.m. at the Oakland Square.

Champaign Fire Department issues major building permit

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued a building permit for a project with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more.

Big Ten awards postgraduate scholarships to Illinois athletes Duong and Milton

The Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarship award winners were announced by the league office on Wednesday, July 10. Fighting Illini women's tennis player Kate Duong and baseball player Connor Milton received the prestigious awards from the conference.

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 7.8% of Vermilion County County’s student body in 2022-23 school year

In Vermilion County County schools, 860 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Illinois Softball announces new recruit Lizzie Stiverson for upcoming season

Illinois Softball head coach Tyra Perry announced Lizzie Stiverson as the newest member of the Fighting Illini softball squad for the 2025 campaign. Stiverson spent the last two seasons at Parkland College.

Fighting Illini add walk-on Mia Zenere for upcoming season

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Fighting Illini women's basketball head coach Shauna Green has announced the addition of walk-on Mia Zenere to the program. Zenere, a true freshman, is set to join the team beginning with the 2024-25 season.

Illinois football season begins in 50 days with game against Eastern Illinois