May, 2024 Stories | Chambana Sun

Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees will meet May 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 13, 2024

Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, May 14

City of Urbana Cunningham Township Board will meet May 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 13, 2024

City of Urbana Cunningham Township Board will meet Monday, May 13

City of Urbana City Council will meet May 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 13, 2024

City of Urbana City Council will meet Monday, May 13

City of Monticello City Council will meet May 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 13, 2024

City of Monticello City Council will meet Monday, May 13

City of Gibson City Council will meet May 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 13, 2024

City of Gibson City Council will meet Monday, May 13

Champaign County Lincoln Legacy Committee will meet May 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 13, 2024

Champaign County Lincoln Legacy Committee will meet Wednesday, May 15

Champaign County Mental Health Board Study Session will meet May 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 13, 2024

Champaign County Mental Health Board Study Session will meet Wednesday, May 15

Champaign County Board Committee of the Whole met will meet May 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 13, 2024

Champaign County Board Committee of the Whole met will meet Tuesday, May 14

Piatt County taxpayers give $88,793 in County School Facility Tax in February

By Chambana Sun | May 13, 2024

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

Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Ford County convicted of a crime involving drugs set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | May 12, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving drugs living in Ford County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Vermilion County in week ending May 11

By Chambana Sun | May 12, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois track teams perform strongly at Big Ten Outdoor Championships

By Chambana Sun | May 12, 2024

The Illinois track and field teams concluded their participation in the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Junior Jessica McDowell achieved a significant victory by winning the 400m dash with a time of 51.73 seconds, earning her a gold medal and ten points for her team. This marks Illinois' first win in this event since Ashley Spencer's victory in 2013.

What happened to the median home valuation price in Piatt County in February 2024 compared to February 2023?

By Chambana Sun | May 12, 2024

In February, the median sale price of a home in Piatt County rose by $78,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 53.8%.

Illinois secures series victory against Iowa with powerful hitting

By Chambana Sun | May 12, 2024

Illinois baseball secured a series victory with a 6-3 win over Iowa at Illinois Field. The Illini improved their record to 30-17 overall and 15-6 in conference play, while Iowa fell to 29-20 and 14-10.

Ford County County Education: 109 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | May 12, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 4.4% of students enrolled in Ford County County school districts identified as multiracial.

Illinois prepares for NCAA Stanford Regional aiming for championship advancement

By Chambana Sun | May 12, 2024

The Fighting Illini men's golf team is set to compete in the 2024 NCAA Stanford Regional, starting Monday at the Stanford Golf Course. The team, ranked No. 18 in NCAA Division I, aims to secure a spot in the NCAA Championship round for the 15th time in 16 seasons.