Chambana Sun

Kentucky defeats Illinois; sends Illini to loser's bracket

By Chambana Sun | Jun 1, 2024

Illinois baseball faced a challenging match against No. 2 Kentucky, resulting in a 6-1 defeat at Kentucky Proud Park. This loss places the Illini in the loser's bracket of the Lexington Regional.

Illinois-Kentucky game rescheduled due to weather concerns

By Chambana Sun | Jun 1, 2024

The NCAA Lexington Baseball Regional Game 4 between Illinois and Kentucky has been rescheduled. Originally set for a later time, the game will now begin 55 minutes after the conclusion of Game 3, which features Indiana State against Western Michigan. This change is due to anticipated weather conditions.

Police investigate shooting incident on S. Mattis Avenue

By Chambana Sun | Jun 1, 2024

Champaign Police were dispatched at 1:43 a.m. on June 1, 2024, to the 100 block of S. Mattis Avenue for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 30-year-old male victim from Champaign with multiple potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers and personnel from the Champaign Fire Department immediately rendered medical aid until the man could be transported to an area hospital. He remains hospitalized in stable condition.