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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

News from September 2025

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BHRA highlights academic activities and athletics in late September social media posts

By D. D. Frederick | Sep 26, 2025

Bismarck-Henning Rossville-Alvin Cooperative High School shared updates on student activities—including science games, cake decorating projects, and an away football game—in social media posts dated September 26, 2025.

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Champaign hosts annual conference addressing Black mental health challenges

By N. R. Madison | Sep 26, 2025

On September 20, 2025, the Champaign County Community Coalition’s Race Relations Subcommittee held the 3rd Annual Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference at Parkland College.

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Boneyard Creek clean-up scheduled for America Recycles Day

By K. A. Troyer | Sep 26, 2025

Community members are invited to participate in a litter clean-up event at Boneyard Creek on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event is organized by City staff and members of Keep Champaign Beautiful.

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City staff join Habitat for Humanity in dedicating new home for Green family

By N. R. Madison | Sep 26, 2025

Neighborhood Services staff from the City of Champaign participated in a home dedication ceremony for the Green family on September 25.

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Neighborhood groups in Champaign host block parties and clean-up with grant support

By D. D. Frederick | Sep 26, 2025

Several neighborhood groups in Champaign recently organized community engagement events with the help of small grants.

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Champaign officials share gun violence reduction strategies with Chicago counterparts

By K. A. Troyer | Sep 26, 2025

On September 19 and 20, 2025, the Community Safety and Justice Division, in partnership with the SU Institute HEEAR and members of its evaluation team, visited the Chicago Mayor’s Office of Community Safety.

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Bloomington Road lane closures scheduled for storm sewer maintenance

By K. A. Troyer | Sep 26, 2025

National Power Rodding Corp. will conduct routine storm sewer maintenance on Bloomington Road, between Prospect Avenue and Harris Avenue.

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Harvard Street to close for one week for sanitary sewer repairs

By N. R. Madison | Sep 26, 2025

Harvard Street between Prospect Avenue and Harris Avenue will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, September 29, as Lanz Underground begins work on a sanitary sewer repair at 707 Harvard Street.

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Lane closures set for Clover Lane and Branch Road starting September 29

By D. D. Frederick | Sep 26, 2025

As part of the City of Champaign's 2025 Concrete Street Improvements Project, A&A Concrete will close one lane each on Clover Lane and Branch Road at their intersection to conduct pavement repairs.

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Rep. Mary Miller introduces bill to reinstate regulations on abortion pill distribution

By K. A. Troyer | Sep 26, 2025

Congresswoman Mary Miller of Illinois’s 15th district has introduced the Restoring Safeguards for Dangerous Abortion Drugs Act.

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Lane closures set for Sumac and Winchester drives for pavement repairs

By N. R. Madison | Sep 26, 2025

As part of the City of Champaign’s 2025 Concrete Street Improvements Project, A&A Concrete will close one lane each on Sumac Drive and Winchester Drive at their intersection to carry out pavement repairs.

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Illinois sweeps Oregon to open Big Ten volleyball slate

By N. R. Madison | Sep 26, 2025

Illinois opened its Big Ten volleyball season with a 3-0 victory over Oregon at Huff Hall on Friday night.

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Neighborhood Services staff join IHDA cohort for site visit at senior residences

By N. R. Madison | Sep 26, 2025

On September 22, staff members from the Neighborhood Services Department, Rob Kowalski and Sarah Tate, participated in a site visit at Bristol Senior Residences.

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University of Illinois announces Orange Affair honorees including former coaches and philanthropists

By N. R. Madison | Sep 25, 2025

The University of Illinois Varsity "I" Association will recognize seven individuals at the annual Orange Affair, scheduled for Friday evening at the Colonnades Club of Gies Memorial Stadium.

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Illinois women’s soccer earns first win over Penn State since 2012

By K. A. Troyer | Sep 25, 2025

Illinois defeated No. 18 Penn State 4-3 in a Big Ten women's soccer match on Thursday night at Demirjian Park, improving their season record to 9-1-1 overall and 2-1-1 in conference play.

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How many H-2A petitions made by Chambana Sun publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By V. S. Hoffman | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Chambana Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Vermilion County?

By T. L. Tracy | Sep 25, 2025

There were 26 offenders living in Vermilion County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.

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Champaign Police host Coffee with a Cop event to foster community engagement

By K. A. Troyer | Sep 25, 2025

On September 23, the Champaign Police Department held a Coffee with a Cop event at Parlor Doughnut.

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Illinois women’s tennis team prepares for Nebraska Invite debut

By N. R. Madison | Sep 25, 2025

For the first time in the fall season, the University of Illinois women's tennis team will participate as a full squad at the Nebraska Invite.

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Champaign issues building permits for major residential projects in September

By D. D. Frederick | Sep 25, 2025

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division has issued several building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more.