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News from June 2024

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Rajeev Ram to compete for Team USA at Paris Olympics

By Chambana Sun | Jun 20, 2024

Illinois men's tennis alum Rajeev Ram has been selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. This announcement was made by Team USA on Thursday.

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Corey Parker joins Illinois as defensive backs coach

By Chambana Sun | Jun 20, 2024

Corey Parker, a new addition to the Illinois coaching staff, emphasizes relationships as the cornerstone of his personal and professional life. Known for his authenticity and transparency, Parker aims to instill these values in his role as the defensive backs coach at Illinois.

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Terrence Shannon Jr.'s jersey to be honored at State Farm Center

By Chambana Sun | Jun 20, 2024

Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman has announced that Terrence Shannon Jr. will be honored with his jersey being raised to the rafters at the State Farm Center. This accolade is part of the Illinois Basketball Honored Jerseys program, marking Shannon as the 36th player in Fighting Illini Men's Basketball history to receive this recognition. He becomes the third player during head coach Brad Underwood's tenure to earn this honor, joining Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn.

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Jamar Brown appointed to fill vacant District 3 council seat

By Chambana Sun | Jun 20, 2024

The City of Champaign has announced the appointment of Jamar Brown to the District 3 City Council seat. Following an application and interview process, the Champaign City Council voted to appoint Brown during the June 18, 2024, Council meeting. He was sworn in and assumed his position that same night.

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Students at Champaign Community Unit School District 4 suspended or expelled 974 times in a single school year

By Chambana Sun | Jun 19, 2024

There were 974 students suspended in Champaign Community Unit School District 4 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Piatt County in week ending June 15

By Chambana Sun | Jun 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Full-service tailgating spots open at Grange Grove for 2024 season

By Chambana Sun | Jun 19, 2024

Grange Grove in Champaign, Illinois, has opened bookings for full-service tailgating for the 2024 season. Fans can choose from all-inclusive packages available for the entire season or on a per-game basis, with prices starting at $600 for a single game and $3,700 for the season. Following an exclusive booking period for these full-service tailgates, Bring Your Own Tailgate (BYOT) options will be available from July 8 if spaces remain.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Bismarck-Henning Consolidated Unit School District in 2021-22 school year?

By Chambana Sun | Jun 18, 2024

There were six students suspended in Bismarck-Henning Consolidated Unit School District in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on diesel in cities in Piatt County in week ending June 15?

By Chambana Sun | Jun 18, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Champaign County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 15

By Chambana Sun | Jun 18, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Ford County residents rank 97th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for March

By Chambana Sun | Jun 18, 2024

Ford County residents paid $30,818 in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per county in March.

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City of Urbana City Council met June 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 18, 2024

City of Urbana City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, June 17.

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Cross Construction begins street rehabilitation project on June 25

By Chambana Sun | Jun 18, 2024

Starting Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Cross Construction will commence rehabilitation work on Green Street from Russell Street to Prospect Avenue, and on John Street from Russell Street to Willis Avenue. The project includes minor curb and sidewalk ramp replacement, patching, manhole adjustments, milling and paving, and applying new pavement markings.

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Shannon and Yeboah honored as top Fighting Illini athletes

By Chambana Sun | Jun 18, 2024

The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the winners of the 2023-24 Dike Eddleman Award, which honors the top male and female athletes at the university. This year, All-American basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. and track national champion Rose Yeboah received the prestigious award.

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Illinois athletes earn CSC Academic All-District honors

By Chambana Sun | Jun 18, 2024

Illinois track and field has announced that ten of its athletes have been honored with College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District recognition. The announcement was made today in Champaign, Illinois.

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Illinois volleyball announces non-conference schedule featuring tough opponents

By Chambana Sun | Jun 18, 2024

Illinois volleyball head coach Chris Tamas has announced the team's non-conference schedule for the 2024 season. The Fighting Illini will compete in ten matches, including one at their home venue, Huff Hall. Four of their opponents participated in the 2023 NCAA Tournament.

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Rehabilitation work set for Country Fair Drive and Kenwood Road

By Chambana Sun | Jun 18, 2024

Starting Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Cross Construction will commence rehabilitation work on Country Fair Drive and Kenwood Road. The project spans from 200 feet south of Springfield Avenue to University Avenue on Country Fair Drive and from Springfield Avenue to a point 200 feet south on Kenwood Road. The scope of work includes minor curb and sidewalk ramp replacement, patching, manhole adjustments, milling and paving, and the application of new pavement markings.

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Champaign Park District hosts annual Juneteenth celebration

By Chambana Sun | Jun 18, 2024

On June 15, 2024, the Champaign Park District hosted its Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Douglass Park. Juneteenth commemorates the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. The troops' arrival came two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end of slavery in the United States.

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Mattis Avenue lane closure scheduled for June 20

By Chambana Sun | Jun 18, 2024

In order to complete a tree removal, JT’s Tree Service will close one northbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Sangamon Drive and Alton Drive. The closure will occur on Thursday, June 20, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. During the closure, northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.

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Illinois State House District 104 candidate: 'During the Spring, I co-sponsored legislation that expanded access to continuous glucose monitors'

By Chambana Sun | Jun 18, 2024

Illinois State House District 104 candidate Brandun Schweizer stated that he "co-sponsored legislation that expanded access to continuous glucose monitors," and noted that the bill awaits the governor's signature. He made this statement in a June 17 Facebook post.