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2023 sees Champaign County investing $14,321,002 in men’s basketball teams

By Chambana Sun | Jun 28, 2024

Men’s basketball teams from Champaign County received $14,321,002 during the 2023 season, up 7.7% from the previous year.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Champaign County in week ending June 22

By Chambana Sun | Jun 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Piatt County collects $79,609 in County School Facility Tax in March

By Chambana Sun | Jun 28, 2024

In March, Piatt County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Students at Hoopeston Area Community Unit School District 11 suspended or expelled 341 times in a single school year

By Chambana Sun | Jun 28, 2024

There were 341 students suspended in Hoopeston Area Community Unit School District 11 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Champaign County in week ending June 22?

By Chambana Sun | Jun 28, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Congresswoman Mary Miller: 'Joe Biden just announced he will use 'public health emergency powers' to violate your Second Amendment rights'

By Chambana Sun | Jun 28, 2024

Congresswoman Mary Miller has raised concerns regarding the U.S. Surgeon General's declaration of gun violence as a public health emergency. "I will work to strip power from Biden's corrupt HHS and to cut all funding for the unelected DC bureaucrats who think they can violate your Constitutional rights!" she stated in a June 25 Facebook post.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Heritage Community Unit School District 8 in 2021-22 school year?

By Chambana Sun | Jun 28, 2024

There were 26 students suspended in Heritage Community Unit School District 8 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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University Avenue lane closure for storm sewer cleaning announced

By Chambana Sun | Jun 28, 2024

Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of westbound University Avenue between Market Street and Chestnut Street to perform storm sewer cleaning. During this period, westbound University Avenue will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Champaign County in week ending June 22

By Chambana Sun | Jun 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Brendan Goler joins Illinois softball staff after successful tenure at Minnesota Morris

By Chambana Sun | Jun 28, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Illinois Head Softball Coach Tyra Perry announced on Friday the addition of Brendan Goler as an assistant coach to the Fighting Illini program. Goler previously served as an associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Minnesota Morris.

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University Avenue lane closure scheduled for storm sewer cleaning

By Chambana Sun | Jun 28, 2024

Hoerr Construction will close the right lane of westbound University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street to perform storm sewer cleaning. During this period, westbound University Avenue will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone.

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Household hazardous waste collection event set for August in Champaign County

By Chambana Sun | Jun 28, 2024

A Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event has been scheduled to take place in Champaign County on Saturday, August 17, 2024. This drop-off event is sponsored by the Illinois EPA and is open to all Illinois residents. Residents must pre-register for this event at hhwevent.simplybook.me by selecting an available time slot between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. The online registration opens on Monday, July 1. This event will once again take place at the State Farm Center, 1800 S. First Street, Champaign (SW parking lot off Saint Mary’s Road). Immediately upon reserving a time, a...

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Rep. Miller criticizes Harris and Pritzker over statements on President Biden

By Chambana Sun | Jun 28, 2024

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) issued a statement today regarding President Joe Biden's cognitive health.

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Champaign announces July council meeting agenda; public participation encouraged

By Chambana Sun | Jun 28, 2024

The City Council agenda for the July 2, 2024, Regular Council Meeting is now available. The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers of the City Building at 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign at 7:00 p.m. The event is open to the public, and participation is both welcome and encouraged.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Vermilion County in week ending June 22?

By Chambana Sun | Jun 28, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Student suspended or expelled one times in a single school year in Gifford Community Consolidated School District 188

By Chambana Sun | Jun 27, 2024

There was one student suspended in Gifford Community Consolidated School District 188 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Vermilion County in week ending June 22?

By Chambana Sun | Jun 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Champaign County in week ending June 22?

By Chambana Sun | Jun 27, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Intersection of Park Avenue and New Street to close for maintenance

By Chambana Sun | Jun 27, 2024

As part of the City’s 2024 Infrastructure Maintenance Project, A&A Concrete will be closing the intersection of Park Avenue and New Street between Church Street and University Avenue. The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 1, 2024, and the closure is expected to last four to six weeks, weather permitting.

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Champaign responds to windstorm damage; no special pickup for private debris

By Chambana Sun | Jun 27, 2024

The City of Champaign Public Works Department is actively responding to service calls related to damaged city trees and the clearing of debris from city streets following the wind event on Tuesday, June 25.