In 2022, Champaign County ranked second lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Illinois, with transfers making up 14.5% of total income.
In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Retail Trade industry located within the Chambana Sun publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are three new registered sex offenders living in Champaign County as of the week ending March 16.
The Illini women's tennis team secured a decisive 4-0 victory against Michigan State in East Lansing, Michigan, marking their first regular-season road trip to the state since 2022.