September, 2025 Stories

Illinois offensive lineman Josh Gesky named semifinalist for Campbell Trophy

By D. D. Frederick | Sep 29, 2025

Illinois offensive lineman Josh Gesky has been named a semifinalist for the 2025 William V. Campbell Trophy, according to an announcement from the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) on Wednesday.

Piatt County Education: 60 Hispanic students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By U. J. Kaufman | Sep 28, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 2.3% of students enrolled in Piatt County school districts identified as Hispanic.

Ohio State defeats Illinois women's soccer with three second-half goals

By N. R. Madison | Sep 28, 2025

Illinois women's soccer lost 3-0 to No. 23 Ohio State on Sunday at Demirjian Park, marking their first home defeat of the season.

Champaign County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet September 29

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

Champaign County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 29

City of Hoopeston City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2025

City of Hoopeston City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of Champaign City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2025

City of Champaign City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

Champaign County Board Zoning Board of Appeals met Sept. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2025

Champaign County Board Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Sept. 25

Illinois volleyball upsets #10 Purdue for first ranked win of season

By K. A. Troyer | Sep 28, 2025

Illinois women's volleyball team achieved its first win over a ranked opponent this season, defeating #10 Purdue in four sets on Sunday in West Lafayette.

Fighting Illini women’s golf prepares for Windy City Collegiate Classic

By D. D. Frederick | Sep 28, 2025

The University of Illinois women's golf team will participate in the Windy City Collegiate Classic, taking place at Glen View Club in Golf, Illinois, from September 29 to 30.

Illinois men’s golf prepares for Windon Memorial Classic at Knollwood Club

By N. R. Madison | Sep 28, 2025

The University of Illinois men's golf team, ranked No. 12 in the Bushnell/Golfweek Division I Coaches Poll, is set to compete at the Windon Memorial Classic on September 29-30.

Illinois football rises to #22 after win over USC, prepares for Purdue matchup

By N. R. Madison | Sep 28, 2025

Illinois football has advanced to #22 in the AP Top 25 rankings after defeating #21 USC with a score of 34-32.

198 Hispanic students enrolled in Ford County districts in 2023-24 school year

By U. J. Kaufman | Sep 27, 2025

In Ford County school districts, 198 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Recent Champaign County home sales in week ending Sept. 20

By L. S. Waldron | Sep 27, 2025

There were two reported residential sales in Champaign County in the week ending Sept. 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

BHRA highlights sports events and student projects in late September tweets

By N. R. Madison | Sep 26, 2025

Bismarck-Henning Rossville-Alvin Cooperative High School posted updates about athletic events and classroom activities on September 25 and September 26, 2025.

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.

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.

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.

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Champaign County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By U. J. Kaufman | Sep 26, 2025

In Champaign County school districts, 3,609 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.