October, 2025 Stories | Chambana Sun

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in Chambana will compete on Sunday, Nov. 2?

By T. C. Small | Oct 30, 2025

On Sunday, Nov. 2, this former Chambana area high school standout will be in action.

Big Ten Network announces Illinois wrestling TV schedule for upcoming season

By N. R. Madison | Oct 29, 2025

The Big Ten Network (BTN) has released its television schedule for the 2025-26 wrestling season.

City officials attend NAACP gala honoring local leaders

By N. R. Madison | Oct 29, 2025

Deputy Mayor Will Kyles, Council Members Kathy Shannon and Shauna Clayborn, Equity and Engagement Community Relations Manager Tracy Parsons, Justice Victim Advocate Angela Worthey, and members of the Champaign Police Department Command Staff...

Illinois falls to No.20 Minnesota in straight sets on road

By N. R. Madison | Oct 29, 2025

Illinois lost to No. 20 Minnesota in a straight-sets volleyball match on Wednesday night at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis.

Illinois women’s basketball sells out reserved seat season tickets for first time

By K. A. Troyer | Oct 29, 2025

For the first time in its history, Illinois women's basketball has sold out all reserved seat season tickets at State Farm Center.

Prospect Avenue lane closure extended for gas main relocation

By K. A. Troyer | Oct 29, 2025

In Champaign, a lane closure on Prospect Avenue between Union Street and Healey Street has been extended as Ameren Illinois continues work to relocate a gas main.

Andrej Stojakovic named to Julius Erving Award watch list

By N. R. Madison | Oct 29, 2025

Andrej Stojakovic, a junior at the University of Illinois, has been named one of 20 candidates on the watch list for the 2026 Julius Erving Award.

Champaign city departments promote safety at Halloween trunk-or-treat events

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 29, 2025

Employees from the Champaign Police Department, Fire Department, and Equity & Engagement Department participated in several trunk-or-treat events with local community groups between October 24 and October 28.

Illini women’s basketball opens new season with exhibition against Maryville

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 29, 2025

The University of Illinois Fighting Illini women's basketball team will begin their 2025-26 season with an exhibition game against Maryville on Thursday, October 30, at the State Farm Center in Champaign.

Illinois returns to Big Ten Tournament under new head coach Katie Hultin

By N. R. Madison | Oct 29, 2025

Illinois will face Ohio State in the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday, October 30 at 3:30 p.m. CT at Folk Field in West Lafayette, Indiana.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Chambana area competing on Saturday, Nov. 1?

By T. C. Small | Oct 29, 2025

These former Chambana area high school athletes are set to compete on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Kylan Boswell named to Jerry West Award watch list for top shooting guards

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 28, 2025

Fighting Illini senior Kylan Boswell has been named as one of 20 candidates on the watch list for the 2026 Jerry West Award, according to an announcement from the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Illinois volleyball prepares for midweek matchup against #20 Minnesota

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 28, 2025

The University of Illinois Fighting Illini women's volleyball team is set to face #20 Minnesota in a midweek road match on Wednesday, October 29 at 7 p.m. CT.

City of Urbana Community Development Commission met Oct. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 28, 2025

City of Urbana Community Development Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 28

Illinois’ Kenenna Odeluga nominated for national Courage Award recognizing service

By N. R. Madison | Oct 28, 2025

Illinois linebacker Kenenna Odeluga has been named this week's nominee for the 2025 Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award.

Champaign schedules public meetings on street outreach for gun violence reduction

By N. R. Madison | Oct 27, 2025

The City of Champaign, in partnership with Acclivus Inc., will hold a series of community meetings focused on street outreach and violence interruption as part of the Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint.

Champaign Fire Department recognizes METCAD telecommunicator for response during apartment fire

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 27, 2025

Deputy Fire Chiefs Josh Jessup and Jason Rector from the Champaign Fire Department visited METCAD to recognize Telecommunicator I Deanne Brazelton for her actions during a recent emergency call.