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

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Bement Community Unit School District 5 in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 25.6% of the students in Bement Community Unit School District 5 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q1: 38 inmates sentenced in Champaign County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release 38 inmates who were sentenced to jail in Champaign County during the first quarter of 2025.

Auburn Tomkinson joins Illinois volleyball team after successful stint at Texas

Illinois volleyball coach Chris Tamas announced on Monday the addition of Auburn Tomkinson to the Fighting Illini squad.

Which former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 2?

These former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 2.

1 gas station in cities throughout Vermilion County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Dec. 21

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Champaign County in week ending Dec. 21?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Georgetown-Ridge Farm Consolidated Unit School District 4: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 25.9% of the students in Georgetown-Ridge Farm Consolidated Unit School District 4 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Piatt County in week ending Dec. 21?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois hires Neel Ganta as director of player personnel

Illinois Men's Basketball Coach Brad Underwood announced the appointment of Neel Ganta as Director of Player Personnel.

Illinois faces South Carolina in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl showdown

The Illinois Fighting Illini are preparing for a significant match against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on December 31.

Boswell achieves triple-double as Illinois defeats Chicago State

No. 24 Illinois delivered a commanding performance, defeating Chicago State 117-64 at the State Farm Center.

Which former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Jan. 1?

This former Chambana Sun area high school standout will be in action on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Vermilion County home sales during week ending Dec. 21

There was one reported residential sale in Vermilion County in the week ending Dec. 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Champaign County in week ending Dec. 21?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Recent Champaign County home sales in week ending Dec. 21

There were five reported residential sales in Champaign County in the week ending Dec. 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

Week ending Dec. 22: No new registered sex offenders living in VERMILION County

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in VERMILION County as of the week ending Dec. 22.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Champaign Community Unit School District 4 in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 26.3% of the students in Champaign Community Unit School District 4 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Vermilion County in week ending Dec. 21?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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