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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

News from October 2025

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Senator Chapin Rose questions effectiveness of new Illinois energy legislation

By K. A. Troyer | Oct 31, 2025

Illinois State Senator Chapin Rose has criticized recent energy legislation passed by Governor J.B. Pritzker and Democratic lawmakers, questioning the promise that the new bill will lower electricity costs for residents. “Well Pritzker and the...

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Tomislav Ivisic named to watch list for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award

By N. R. Madison | Oct 31, 2025

Fighting Illini junior Tomislav Ivisic has been named as one of 20 watch-list candidates for the 2026 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, according to an announcement by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Rep. Mary Miller criticizes Illinois immigration policies following recent criminal case

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 31, 2025

Rep. Mary Miller used social media on October 31, 2025 to criticize Illinois' sanctuary state policies following a high-profile criminal case involving undocumented immigrants.

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Springfield Democrats advance bill to end federal tax relief for businesses

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 31, 2025

In a recent legislative session, Democratic lawmakers in Springfield advanced Senate Bill 1911, which would "decouple" Illinois from certain federal tax relief measures.

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Champaign City Council releases agenda for November 4, 2025 regular meeting

By N. R. Madison | Oct 31, 2025

The agenda for the upcoming City Council meeting in Champaign on November 4, 2025, has been released.

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Stop signs temporarily replace signals at Bradley Avenue and Randolph Street after accident

By K. A. Troyer | Oct 31, 2025

Stop signs have been placed at the intersection of Bradley Avenue and Randolph Street following an accident that damaged the traffic signal cabinet.

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University Avenue eastbound lane closure scheduled for early November

By K. A. Troyer | Oct 31, 2025

One eastbound lane of University Avenue, between Chestnut Street and First Street, will be closed starting Monday, November 3.

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Illini volleyball hosts Iowa at sold-out Huff Hall aiming to break losing streak

By N. R. Madison | Oct 31, 2025

Illinois will host Iowa in a sold-out volleyball match at Huff Hall on Sunday, November 2, at 1 p.m. CT.

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Who from Chambana area's former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Nov. 3?

By A. N. Spears | Oct 31, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Nov. 3, these former Chambana area high school athletes will be in action.

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Kendall Bostic joins Illinois women's basketball radio broadcast team as analyst

By N. R. Madison | Oct 30, 2025

Kendall Bostic, a recent graduate of the University of Illinois and former standout on the Fighting Illini women’s basketball team, will join the program’s radio broadcast team as an analyst for the upcoming season.

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Illinois Republicans call on Senate Democrats to end shutdown impacting state economy

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 30, 2025

U.S. Representatives Mary Miller (IL-15), Mike Bost (IL-12), and Darin LaHood (IL-16) released a joint statement in Washington, D.C., as the government shutdown reached its 30th day.

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Champaign collects over 31,000 bags during first round of fall yard waste pickup

By N. R. Madison | Oct 30, 2025

The City of Champaign has released the initial totals for its 2025 Fall Yard Waste Collection program.

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Illinois senator criticizes proposed tax hikes aimed at funding Chicago transit

By N. R. Madison | Oct 30, 2025

Just as the Illinois General Assembly convened for a late evening veto session, new tax proposals have been introduced that could impact working families across the state.

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Fighting Illini women's basketball opens season with exhibition win over Maryville

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 30, 2025

The University of Illinois Fighting Illini women's basketball team began its 2025-26 season with a 79-60 exhibition victory over Maryville at the State Farm Center.

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Alpha Rho Chi fraternity hosts cleanup event at Washington Park

By N. R. Madison | Oct 30, 2025

On October 26, members of the professional fraternity Alpha Rho Chi organized a cleanup competition at Washington Park in Champaign.

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Ashland Park HOA holds annual trunk or treat event for neighborhood

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 30, 2025

On October 25, the Ashland Park Homeowners Association (HOA) organized a trunk or treat event for local residents.

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Champaign recognized at annual CU Pride Fest Parade with top float award

By N. R. Madison | Oct 30, 2025

The City of Champaign participated in the 15th Annual CU Pride Fest, which took place from October 16 to October 26.

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Champaign holds sixth annual Boneyard Creek litter cleanup for America Recycles Day

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 30, 2025

The City of Champaign organized its sixth annual America Recycles Day litter cleanup at Boneyard Creek on October 25.

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Illinois volleyball adjusts start time for Nov. 26 match against Indiana

By N. R. Madison | Oct 30, 2025

The University of Illinois has announced a change in the start time for its upcoming women's volleyball match against Indiana.

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Champaign issues building permits for major residential and commercial projects

By K. A. Troyer | Oct 30, 2025

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division has released a list of building permits issued for projects valued at $250,000 or more.