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News from September 2025

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Mary Miller addresses Chicago crime rates and promotes service academy event

By D. A. Bass | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller addressed concerns about crime rates in Chicago through several posts made on September 3-4, while also inviting constituents to an upcoming Service Academy Day event.

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Mary Miller shares legislative update and media appearance details with Illinois constituents

By J. C. Bland | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller updated her Illinois constituents via social media on September 4, announcing a television interview and highlighting both constituent services and new legislation concerning parental rights in education.

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Rep. Mary Miller criticizes Illinois leadership and media coverage in recent social media posts

By J. C. Bland | Sep 3, 2025

U.S. Congresswoman Rep. Mary Miller used her social media accounts on September 2-3, 2025 to criticize state leaders' handling of public safety and accuse major news outlets of partisan bias.

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Brad Underwood named to NABC Board alongside eight other head coaches

By R. R. Overton | Sep 3, 2025

Brad Underwood, head coach of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team, has been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Board of Directors.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 3 inmates sentenced in Champaign County during week ending Sept. 13

By K. L. Duvall | Sep 3, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Champaign County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

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Illinois soccer set for road trip to Missouri and senior day vs Valparaiso

By J. K. Horne | Sep 3, 2025

Illinois soccer will play two matches in its third week of the season, traveling to Columbia, Missouri to face the University of Missouri on Thursday, September 4 at 5 p.m. CT.

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Sangamon Drive closed for sewer repairs through September 8

By J. C. Bland | Sep 3, 2025

Sangamon Drive is temporarily closed between Western Avenue and Cambridge Drive as a sanitary sewer repair takes place at 1068 Sangamon Drive.

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Bill would prohibit schools from concealing students' gender identity changes from parents

By A. C. Schell | Sep 3, 2025

Congresswoman Mary Miller of Illinois’ 15th district has introduced the Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act in the House of Representatives.

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Illini volleyball set for first road tests against Notre Dame and No. 3 Louisville

By R. R. Overton | Sep 3, 2025

Illinois volleyball will play its first road matches of the 2025 season this weekend, traveling to face Notre Dame on Friday and No. 3 Louisville on Sunday.

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Beardsley Park Neighborhood Association holds block party for Patricia Avery Day

By Chambana Sun | Sep 3, 2025

On August 22, 2025, the Beardsley Park Neighborhood Association organized a block party to celebrate Patricia Avery Day.

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Inside Vermilion Heritage Foundation—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By A. C. Schell | Sep 3, 2025

Vermilion Heritage Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $280,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Lia Howard named Scholar Athlete of the Week after strong start to season

By Chambana Sun | Sep 3, 2025

Lia Howard, a senior on the University of Illinois Fighting Illini women's soccer team, has been recognized as Scholar Athlete of the Week for her performance during August 18-24, 2025.

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Twenty former Illini secure spots on NFL opening day rosters

By Chambana Sun | Sep 3, 2025

Twenty former University of Illinois Fighting Illini football players have secured spots on the initial 53-man rosters across 15 National Football League teams as of Tuesday.

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Antonio James named honorary captain for Illinois vs. Western Illinois football game

By Chambana Sun | Sep 3, 2025

Former Illinois defensive lineman Antonio James will act as honorary captain for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team during their game against Western Illinois on Friday.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Champaign County in week ending Aug. 23?

By M. M. Shumate | Sep 2, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Champaign Fire Department responds to accidental restaurant fire on North Chestnut Street

By Chambana Sun | Sep 2, 2025

On September 2, 2025, the Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at a restaurant located in the 300 block of North Chestnut Street.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Champaign County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 23

By M. M. Shumate | Sep 2, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Champaign County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Mary Miller addresses Labor Day and Chicago violence in recent posts

By Chambana Sun | Sep 2, 2025

Rep. Mary Miller shared messages supporting Illinois workers and criticizing public safety conditions in Chicago over Labor Day weekend via social media posts dated September 1-2, 2025.

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Illinois football reaches highest AP ranking since 2001, now ranked No. 11

By Chambana Sun | Sep 2, 2025

The Illinois football team has moved up to #11 in the Associated Press Top 25, according to an announcement made Tuesday.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Fisher Community Fair and Horse Show

By A. C. Schell | Sep 1, 2025

Fisher Community Fair and Horse Show, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $150,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).