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Chambana Sun area weekly mass times

By Chambana Sun | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the Chambana Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Champaign County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 4

By Chambana Sun | May 11, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Piatt County home sales during week ending May 4

By Chambana Sun | May 11, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Piatt County in the week ending May 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Champaign County County Education: 1,856 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | May 11, 2024

In Champaign County County schools, 1,856 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Weekly recap, week ending May 4 home sales in Ford County

By Chambana Sun | May 11, 2024

There were two reported residential sales in Ford County in the week ending May 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Illinois falls to Iowa despite record-breaking home run

By Chambana Sun | May 11, 2024

Illinois baseball faced a setback on Saturday, falling to Iowa with a score of 10-4 at Illinois Field. The game saw Illinois achieving a milestone as Vytas Valincius hit the team's 92nd home run of the season, setting a new single-season program record.

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Illinois athletes secure victories on day two of Big Ten Championships

By Chambana Sun | May 11, 2024

The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams completed the second day of the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Junior Tacoria Humphrey and redshirt junior Rose Yeboah each secured Big Ten titles for their performances in the long jump and high jump, respectively.

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Q1 Recap: 2 parolees from Champaign County convicted of crimes against justice set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | May 10, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against justice living in Champaign County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Vermilion County in week ending May 4?

By Chambana Sun | May 10, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Illini student-athletes celebrate graduation at Memorial Stadium

By Chambana Sun | May 10, 2024

During the 2023-24 academic year, a total of 126 current and former Fighting Illini student-athletes are set to earn degrees from the University of Illinois. This includes 90 individuals who will participate in this weekend's May commencement ceremonies at Memorial Stadium.

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City unveils new logo "The Beat" for downtown entertainment district

By Chambana Sun | May 10, 2024

The city has announced the launch of the downtown entertainment district's official logo, "The Beat." This logo was unveiled at a Council study session on May 7, 2024, and represents the entire downtown entertainment district. The Beat is set to offer a wide range of entertainers and programs for community members to enjoy, showcasing the vibrancy of downtown.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Champaign County in week ending May 4

By Chambana Sun | May 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois baseball defeats Iowa with strong offensive display

By Chambana Sun | May 10, 2024

Illinois baseball team secured a 10-5 victory over Iowa in the opening game of their final home series at Illinois Field. The win brought Illinois' record to 29-16 overall and 14-5 in conference play, while Iowa fell to 28-19 and 13-9.

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City Council invites public to May 14, 2024 Regular Study Session

By Chambana Sun | May 10, 2024

The City Council has announced that the agenda for the Regular Study Session on May 14, 2024, is now accessible via a provided link. The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, located at 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, commencing at 7:00 p.m. The council emphasizes that the meeting is open to public attendance and encourages active participation from community members.

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Temporary lane closure on Bradley Avenue for sidewalk patching

By Chambana Sun | May 10, 2024

Stark Excavating has announced a temporary lane closure on Bradley Avenue between Garden Hills Drive and Redwood Drive. The westbound lane will be closed to facilitate sidewalk patching resulting from a fiberoptic installation. The closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 13, and will continue until Friday, May 17, 2024, weather permitting. During this period, westbound traffic on Bradley Avenue will be reduced to one lane.

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Illinois track teams perform strongly on first day of Big Ten Championships

By Chambana Sun | May 10, 2024

The Illinois track and field teams participated in the first day of the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Junior Tori Thomas became the Big Ten Champion in women's pole vault by clearing a meet record height of 4.52 meters (14-10). She is the first Illini woman to achieve this title since Stephanie Richartz in 2015 and only the second ever from Illinois.

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Report: Jewish left-wing activist Soros funding tent city at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

By Chambana Sun | May 9, 2024

Pro-Palestine protests at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign is one of several demonstrations on college campuses across the country, with student groups organizing encampments, protests, and demonstrations at their schools in an attempt to force the universities and colleges to divulge and divest from any connections that benefit Israel.

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Champaign issues building permits for high-value construction projects

By Chambana Sun | May 9, 2024

The Champaign Fire Department's Building Safety Division has recently issued building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. The permitted projects include a retail alteration at 2000 N Neil, valued at $608,000 and issued on May 7, 2024, and an office alteration at 100 Trade Center, valued at $550,000 and issued on May 8, 2024.

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Illini track teams prepare for Big Ten Outdoor Championships

By Chambana Sun | May 9, 2024

The Fighting Illini track and field teams are set to compete in the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from May 10-12. The women's team aims for its first outdoor title since 2007, hoping to replicate their indoor success earlier this year. If successful, it would be the first time since 1995 that they win both titles in the same season.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Champaign County in week ending May 4?

By Chambana Sun | May 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.