March, 2024 Stories | Chambana Sun

1 gas station in cities throughout Piatt County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 2

By Chambana Sun | Mar 7, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois volleyball to face DePaul in spring match at Huff Hall

By Chambana Sun | Mar 7, 2024

Illinois volleyball is set to host DePaul at Huff Hall on Friday, with the match starting at 5:30 p.m.

Maryland ends Illinois' Big Ten tournament hopes with second-round win

By Chambana Sun | Mar 7, 2024

Illinois' run in the 2024 Big Ten Tournament concluded with a 75-65 defeat to Maryland on Thursday at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Despite holding a 14-point lead in the first half, Illinois was unable to secure a victory against the Terrapins.

Illinois athletes finish day one of NCAA Indoor Championships

By Chambana Sun | Mar 7, 2024

Two athletes from Illinois, senior Tyler Sudduth and graduate student Amber Simpson, represented their respective teams in the weight throw event at the NCAA Indoor Championships on Thursday. Competing for the No. 22 men's and No. 16 women's field teams, both athletes secured 13th place finishes.

Washington Street Road Closure (Between Prospect Avenue and New Street)

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 7, 2024

In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection at 809 W. Washington Street, Roto-Rooter has closed a portion of Washington Street between Prospect Avenue and New Street.

Vermilion County: Cities registered 37 lawyers in good standing as of February

By Chambana Sun | Mar 6, 2024

Cities within Vermilion County recorded 37 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of February.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Piatt County in week ending Mar. 2

By Chambana Sun | Mar 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

Registered sex offenders: no new new living in Calhoun County as of February 2024

By Chambana Sun | Mar 6, 2024

Calhoun County had no new sex offenders registered as living there in February 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

$186,846 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2023 for Vermilion County

By Chambana Sun | Mar 6, 2024

In December 2023, Vermilion County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Illinois wrestlers ready for Big Ten Championships at XFINITY Center

By Chambana Sun | Mar 6, 2024

The Illinois wrestling team is preparing for the Big Ten Championships, scheduled to take place from March 9-10 at the XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland. The competition will be broadcast on BTN and B1G+.

Rep. Mary Miller Votes Against Omnibus Bill that Funds Biden's Agenda

By Chambana Sun | Mar 6, 2024

WASHINGTON - Republican Congresswoman Mary Miller from Illinois took a stand against the $1.65 trillion omnibus bill that supports President Joe Biden's agenda. In a statement following her vote against the bill, Miller expressed her concerns about the country's financial situation and the priorities reflected in the spending package."I am voting against the $1.65 trillion omnibus spending bill because we are $34 trillion in debt, the U.S. dollar is becoming worthless, and our country is being invaded, but this spending bill fails to seriously cut wasteful D.C. spending...

Illinois focuses on unity as it prepares for Big Ten Tournament

By Chambana Sun | Mar 6, 2024

One month into the 2023-24 season, the Illinois women's basketball team found itself at a pivotal moment. Despite a strong start in non-conference play, with five wins out of seven games and an impressive average victory margin of 36.6 points, a home loss to Michigan in their Big Ten opener prompted introspection among the players.