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News from February 2025

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Illinois swim and dive team prepares for Big Ten Championships

By Chambana Sun | Feb 18, 2025

The Illinois swim and dive team is set to compete in the Big Ten Championships, scheduled from February 19 to 22.

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Illinois Senate Republicans demand no new taxes in upcoming budget

By Chambana Sun | Feb 18, 2025

Illinois Senate Republicans have urged Governor JB Pritzker to ensure transparent accounting of taxpayer spending and to avoid new tax increases in his upcoming budget address.

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Illinois gymnast Chloe Cho earns fourth B1G Freshman of the Week honor

By Chambana Sun | Feb 18, 2025

Chloe Cho, a standout gymnast from Illinois, has been named the Big Ten's Freshman of the Week for the fourth time this season.

FOIA Request Sent to Madison County Sheriff's Office Regarding Inmates with ICE Detainers on February 18, 2025

By Chambana Sun | Feb 18, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Madison County Sheriff's Office in Illinois on February 18, 2025.

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Isabella Shields, former Rantoul Township High School standout, played on Monday, Feb. 17 in NCAA Division II softball game

By Chambana Sun | Feb 18, 2025

The game took place at American State Bank Sports Complex.

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Rantoul Township High School standout Isabella Shields’ college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Monday, Feb. 17

By Chambana Sun | Feb 18, 2025

The Quincy Hawks lost 10-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Winona State Warriors on Monday, Feb. 17.

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Which former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Feb. 21?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 18, 2025

This former Chambana Sun area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Feb. 21.

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More students from Westville Community Unit School District 2 graduated in 2023-24 school year

By Chambana Sun | Feb 17, 2025

The graduation rate in Westville Community Unit School District 2 grew to 85.9% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

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Champaign County residents pay $2.5 million in County School Facility Tax in November 2024

By Chambana Sun | Feb 17, 2025

In November 2024, Champaign County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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U.S. Rep. Miller on shutdown of the Department of Education: 'I applaud President Trump's decisive action to shut it down!'

By Chambana Sun | Feb 17, 2025

Mary Miller, Representative for Illinois' 15th Congressional District, has publicly supported President Donald J. Trump's decision to close the Department of Education.

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State Rep. Schweizer on Madigan verdict: 'These verdicts should send a message to the leaders in our state'

By Chambana Sun | Feb 17, 2025

Brandun Schweizer, representative for Illinois State House District 104, commented on the verdicts in Michael Madigan's trial, stating that while Madigan was found guilty, the state continues to grapple with corruption issues.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Champaign County in week ending Feb. 8?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 17, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Ford County as of Feb. 2

By Chambana Sun | Feb 17, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Ford County as of the week ending Feb. 2.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Champaign County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 8

By Chambana Sun | Feb 17, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Champaign County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Kimiko Cooper joins Fighting Illini women’s tennis program

By Chambana Sun | Feb 17, 2025

Fighting Illini Women's Tennis Head Coach Evan Clark has announced the signing of Kimiko Cooper to a Big Ten Athletics Aid Agreement.

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Trent Harris named outside linebackers coach at University of Illinois

By Chambana Sun | Feb 17, 2025

Trent Harris has been appointed as the new outside linebackers coach for the Fighting Illini, announced by head coach Bret Bielema.

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Illini baseball legend Itch Jones dies at age 87

By Chambana Sun | Feb 17, 2025

Richard C. "Itch" Jones, a renowned figure in college baseball coaching, passed away at the age of 87 in Gore, Oklahoma.

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Illinois volleyball announces spring schedule with six matches

By Chambana Sun | Feb 17, 2025

Illinois volleyball has announced its spring schedule, featuring six matches over two months.

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Illinois softball starts non-conference season with promising performance

By Chambana Sun | Feb 17, 2025

Ellie Haggard, a freshman from Bourbonnais, Illinois, has shared insights into the start of the non-conference season for her team.

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Petros Kyprianou's contract extended through 2031 pending board approval

By Chambana Sun | Feb 17, 2025

Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced a contract extension for Petros Kyprianou, the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country.