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With an average salary of $55,000, 87.4% of teachers remain on their positions in Vermilion County schools, according to the 2023 three-year average.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Champaign County in week ending July 20

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Wright Street closure scheduled for sewer work from July 29 to August 2

In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection at 608 E. Chalmers, Mid Illinois Concrete & Excavating will close a portion of Wright Street between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street. The closure will begin on Monday, July 29, and is planned to reopen on Friday, August 2, 2024, weather permitting. Through traffic will be allowed in this area and bike lanes will merge with traffic. Access will be maintained to all properties.

Buchanan and Voois named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars

Two Fighting Illini men's golfers, Jackson Buchanan and Ryan Voois, were honored as NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars. The announcement was made Thursday by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).

Anthony Drive to close for construction between Dobbins and Campbell Drives

White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive. Eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will begin on Monday, July 29, and will be reopened on Wednesday, July 31, weather permitting. Access will be maintained to all local properties.

Fighting Illini women’s basketball earns WBCA academic honors with top Big Ten GPA

The Illinois women's basketball team has received honorable mention for its academic achievements in the 2023-24 Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll. The announcement was made on Wednesday. The Fighting Illini recorded a combined GPA of 3.509 during the 2023-24 school year.

Westbound lane closed on University Avenue for construction work

In order to complete the installation of façade panels at 306 E. University Avenue, Stark Excavating has closed a westbound lane of University Avenue between Fourth Street and Third Street. The closure began on Wednesday, July 24, and will reopen on Friday, August 9, 2024. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.

House passes Rep. Mary Miller's key levee safety priorities

The House passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 last night, incorporating key levee safety priorities for the Upper Mississippi River region and Adams County as proposed by Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL). The legislation aims to provide local levee sponsors along the Upper Mississippi River with more flexibility in maintaining their systems and preparing for future floods by addressing federal regulatory challenges that complicate levee improvements.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Vermilion County in week ending July 20

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Champaign seeks architects for Fire Station No. 3 design

The City of Champaign has issued a request for Letters of Interest from firms to provide professional architectural design services for the construction of a new fire station. This new facility will replace Fire Station No. 3, currently located at 702 W. Bradley Avenue in Champaign.

Illinois baseball earns fifth consecutive academic excellence award

Illinois Baseball Earns 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award

Illinois soccer adds two walk-ons to 2024 roster

Illinois soccer announced today the additions of walk-ons Emily Coral and Izzi Wirtz to the 2024 roster.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Vermilion County in week ending July 20?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Ford County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 20

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Ford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

There were 2,117 white students enrolled in Ford County County schools in 2022-23 school year

In Ford County County schools, 2,117 white students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Illinois football prepares for day one at Big Ten Media Days

The Illinois football program's representatives are set to participate in Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Pat Bryant, Seth Coleman, Gabe Jacas, and head coach Bret Bielema will be in the spotlight as Illinois features on Day 1 of the event alongside five other programs.

Illinois athletes advance to Neitzel Family Open main draw