February, 2025 Stories | Chambana Sun

How many students are enrolled at Monticello Community Unit School District 25 in 2023-24 school year?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 25, 2025

Enrollment at Monticello Community Unit School District 25 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Briana Bower shares team's journey and future plans

By Chambana Sun | Feb 25, 2025

Briana Bower, a redshirt junior pitcher from Huntley, Illinois, shared her recent experiences and upcoming plans with the Illini community.

Illinois secures dominant win over Iowa with balanced scoring effort

By Chambana Sun | Feb 25, 2025

Illinois achieved a decisive 81-61 victory over Iowa at the State Farm Center on Tuesday night.

Brandon Dang earns third Big Ten Specialist of the Week honor this season

By Chambana Sun | Feb 25, 2025

Brandon Dang has been named the Big Ten's Specialist of the Week for the third time this season, according to a Feb. 25 announcement by the conference.

Illinois baseball opens early-season game against Aurora University

By Chambana Sun | Feb 25, 2025

Illinois baseball is preparing for its home opener against Aurora University at Illinois Field in Champaign.

Senator Rose addresses concerns over Health Alliance's closure plans

By Chambana Sun | Feb 25, 2025

State Senator Chapin Rose has expressed his concerns following the announcement that Health Alliance will cease operations by 2026.

Illinois baseball opens home slate with victory over Aurora

By Chambana Sun | Feb 25, 2025

Illinois baseball team celebrated a strong start to their 2025 home season with a decisive 19-8 victory over Aurora at Illinois Field.

Illini women's golf finishes sixth at The Chevron Collegiate

By Chambana Sun | Feb 25, 2025

Fighting Illini women's golf team concluded The Chevron Collegiate with a strong performance, securing sixth place at the Golf Club of Houston.

Week ending Feb. 9: 1 new registered sex offender living in Piatt County

By Chambana Sun | Feb 24, 2025

There is one new registered sex offender living in Piatt County in the week ending Feb. 9 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Vermilion County in week ending Feb. 15?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 24, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller on actions to limit Chinese purchase of American farmland: 'I applaud Secretary Rollins for taking action'

By Chambana Sun | Feb 24, 2025

Mary Miller, who represents Illinois' 15th Congressional District, expressed her support for Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins' actions to prevent the Chinese Communist Party from acquiring U.S. farmland.

14 lawyers in good standing in cities within Piatt County as of January

By Chambana Sun | Feb 24, 2025

There were 14 lawyers in good standing in cities within Piatt County as of January.

How many students are enrolled at Rantoul City School District 137 in 2023-24 school year?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 24, 2025

Enrollment at Rantoul City School District 137 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois alumni Detry and Campbell achieve first PGA TOUR wins

By Chambana Sun | Feb 24, 2025

University of Illinois alumni and former teammates Thomas Detry and Brian Campbell have each achieved their first PGA TOUR victories.

University of Illinois announces promotional schedule for Illini baseball home games

By Chambana Sun | Feb 24, 2025

The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has unveiled the promotional schedule for the 2025 Illinois baseball season at Illinois Field.

Illinois baseball schedules game against Aurora University

By Chambana Sun | Feb 24, 2025

Illinois baseball has announced the addition of a game against Aurora University to its 2025 schedule.

Zheng leads Illinois after first day at The Chevron Collegiate

By Chambana Sun | Feb 24, 2025

Fighting Illini women's golf team is tied for 10th place after the first two rounds of The Chevron Collegiate at the Golf Club of Houston.

Former Illini golfers continue success on professional tours

By Chambana Sun | Feb 24, 2025

Brian Campbell, a former University of Illinois golfer, is preparing for the upcoming Cognizant Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Bradley Avenue lane closure for sewer repair scheduled for late February

By Chambana Sun | Feb 24, 2025

Fred's Plumbing will close a westbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Willis Avenue and Prospect Avenue to repair a sanitary sewer at 1201 N. Prospect Avenue.