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Q4 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Vermilion County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | Mar 14, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in Vermilion County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

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Champaign residents paid 10th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during December 2023

By Chambana Sun | Mar 14, 2024

Champaign residents paid $4.1 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per municipality in December 2023.

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Fifth Street Road Closure (From Springfield Ave. To North of Healey St.)

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 14, 2024

In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection and water line connection at 501 S. Fifth Street, Mayfield Construction will close Fifth Street from Springfield Avenue to just north of Healey Street.

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Healey Street Intermittent Road Closures through June 2024

By Chambana Sun | Mar 14, 2024

Healey Street in Champaign will experience intermittent road closures until June 2024, announced Wells and Wells Construction. The closures, spanning from Third Street to Fourth Street, are necessary to facilitate crane and material deliveries at 316 E. Healey Street. Local properties will still be accessible via Third Street, although through traffic will be restricted on Healey Street during these closure periods.The decision to intermittently close Healey Street was made to ensure the safety and efficiency of the ongoing construction activities. Residents and commuters...

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Illinois men's tennis secures victories over Oral Roberts and Tulsa

By Chambana Sun | Mar 14, 2024

The Illinois men's tennis team, ranked No. 11, secured two victories during their road trip in Oklahoma on Thursday. The team first defeated Oral Roberts with a score of 4-0 and later overcame Tulsa with a 4-2 victory at the Greenwood Tennis Center.

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Illinois football welcomes seven transfers ahead of Memorial Stadium centennial

By Chambana Sun | Mar 14, 2024

The Illinois football program, under the guidance of head coach Bret Bielema, has added seven new players from the transfer portal. These athletes have joined the campus and will participate in the team's spring practices.

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Illinois men's golf falls short against Texas in match play exhibition

By Chambana Sun | Mar 14, 2024

The 21st-ranked Fighting Illini men's golf team concluded their Southeast Atlantic Coast trip with a match play exhibition against No. 20 Texas, resulting in a 5.5-1.5 defeat at the Chechessee Creek Club in Okatie, South Carolina.

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Illinois volleyball welcomes Raegen Reilly for upcoming season

By Chambana Sun | Mar 14, 2024

Illinois volleyball head coach Chris Tamas has announced the addition of Raegen Reilly to the team for the upcoming season. Reilly will join newcomers Kenzie Cogan, Christina Martinez Mundo, Ashlyn Philpot, and Laynie Smith.

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Illinois women's tennis begins Big Ten play with home matches against Maryland and Rutgers

By Chambana Sun | Mar 14, 2024

Illinois is preparing to begin its Big Ten women's tennis season with home matches against Maryland and Rutgers. The Fighting Illini will face the Terrapins at the Atkins Tennis Center on Friday at 3 p.m., followed by a match against the Scarlet Knights on Sunday at 12 p.m.

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Illinois swimmers set records on first day at NIC Championships

By Chambana Sun | Mar 14, 2024

The Illinois swim and dive teams concluded the first day of their season finales on March 14. The swim team competed in Ocala, Florida, at the CSCAA National Invitational Championships (NIC), while the dive team participated in Louisville, Kentucky, at the NCAA Diving Zones.

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Illinois appoints Byron Bell and Artur Sitkowski as graduate assistants

By Chambana Sun | Mar 14, 2024

NFL veteran Byron Bell and former Fighting Illini quarterback Artur Sitkowski have been appointed as graduate assistants on offense for the 2024 season at Illinois. Head coach Bret Bielema made the announcement, highlighting Bell's transition from New Mexico to Illinois, while Sitkowski continues his role after serving as a student assistant last year.

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Petros Kyprianou earns Midwest region women's coach of year honor

By Chambana Sun | Mar 14, 2024

The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has announced its regional indoor season honors for 2024. Petros Kyprianou, Director of Track, Field, and Cross Country at the University of Illinois, has been named the Midwest Region Women's Coach of the Year. This marks his second year leading the Illinois track and field programs.

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Sen. Rose Opposes Illegal Immigrant Spending Demands More Transparency from Governor Pritzker

By Chambana Sun | Mar 14, 2024

Illinois Senator Rose is taking a stand against Governor JB Pritzker's handling of illegal immigrant welfare policies, calling for increased transparency regarding state spending on this issue. Senator Rose expressed concerns about the lack of clarity surrounding the financial implications of the Governor's initiatives, stating, "How much is being spent? The people of Illinois deserve to know just how much the total tab for this crisis really is."In response to this opacity, Senator Rose has co-sponsored legislation aimed at providing Illinois taxpayers with a detailed...

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Piatt County in week ending Mar. 9

By Chambana Sun | Mar 14, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois gymnast Mia Takekawa excels in quad meet against top teams

By Chambana Sun | Mar 14, 2024

Mia Takekawa, a graduate student from Sacramento, California, led the Illinois women's gymnastics team in their recent quad meet against Alabama, Minnesota, and Talladega College. The event took place last Friday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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Q4 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Piatt County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | Mar 13, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Piatt County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

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Prairie State taxes: Ford County residents rank 95th in total sales taxes paid for December 2023

By Chambana Sun | Mar 13, 2024

Ford County residents paid $43,523 in sales taxes, ranking 95th in total sales taxes paid per county in December 2023.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on regular gas in cities in Piatt County in week ending Mar. 9?

By Chambana Sun | Mar 13, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Hunter Heck receives Big Ten tennis player of the week honor

By Chambana Sun | Mar 13, 2024

Illinois senior Hunter Heck has been named the Big Ten Men's Tennis Player of the Week following his performances against top-ranked Ohio State and then-seventh-ranked Arizona during the week of March 6-10.

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Illinois swim team concludes season with championships

By Chambana Sun | Mar 13, 2024

The Illinois swimming and diving team is set to conclude its 2023-24 season with two significant events. The CSCAA NIC Championships will take place in Ocala, Florida, while the NCAA Diving Zones are scheduled for Louisville, Kentucky. These events will run from March 14 to March 16.