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On January 17, 2025, the Equity and Engagement Community Safety and Justice staff conducted a neighborhood canvassing at 800 Crescent Drive following a gun violence incident.

Champaign Fire Department plans ice rescue training session

The Champaign Fire Department is set to conduct surface ice rescue technician training on January 24th and 25th, 2025.

Champaign considers new business incubator following Springfield tour

On January 21, 2025, Mikal Washington, a Community Relations Specialist with the Equity and Engagement Department, facilitated a follow-up meeting involving The Springfield Project, H3, First Followers, and Business Elevator.

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Which former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 25?

These former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 25.

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Vermilion County in week ending Jan. 11

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many students from Heritage Community Unit School District 8 graduated in 2022-23 school year?

The graduation rate in Heritage Community Unit School District 8 grew to 90.6% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the year before.

8.5% of Urbana School District 116 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 8.5% of the students in Urbana School District 116 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Vermilion County in week ending Jan. 11

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Chloe Cho earns Big Ten Freshman of the Week award

Chloe Cho has been recognized as the Big Ten Freshman of the Week after her impressive performance against Nebraska on January 18.

Wright Street lane closure planned for material delivery at Everitt Lab

AGAE Contractors will implement a lane closure on Wright Street between Healey Street and Green Street to facilitate material delivery at Everitt Lab, located at 1406 W. Green Street in Urbana.

Illini gymnasts earn Big Ten weekly awards after Windy City Invitational

Two athletes from the University of Illinois, Brandon Dang and Sam Phillips, have been recognized with Big Ten weekly awards following their team's recent competition.

Illini golf alumni begin new season across multiple professional tours

Several alumni from the University of Illinois' Fighting Illini golf program have begun their 2025 professional seasons across various tours, including the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LIV Golf League, and PGA Tour Champions.

Illini alumni contribute significantly during NFL divisional playoff round

Stats and notes from former Illini playing in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs have been released.

Krannert Art Museum extends weekday hours based on community feedback

Krannert Art Museum has announced a change in its operating hours.

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EDA awards $106,000 in grants for economic development projects in Champaign County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $106,000 in grants for economic development projects in Champaign County, Illinois.

1 gas station in cities throughout Vermilion County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Jan. 11

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did Westville Community Unit School District 2 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 8.6% of the students in Westville Community Unit School District 2 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Piatt County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Jan. 11

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Number of Fisher Community Unit School District 1 students graduating falls in 2022-23 school year