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Champaign seeks bids for purchase of four compact SUVs or crossovers

By Chambana Sun | Feb 4, 2025

The City of Champaign has announced that it is now accepting bids for the acquisition of four compact 4-door sport utility vehicles (SUVs) or crossovers.

Kasparas Jakucionis makes Top 10 for Jerry West Award

By Chambana Sun | Feb 4, 2025

Illinois freshman Kasparas Jakucionis has been named a Top 10 candidate for the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award, as announced by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

Illinois softball players earn spots on Big Ten watch list

By Chambana Sun | Feb 4, 2025

The Big Ten Softball Players to Watch list has been announced, featuring three athletes from the University of Illinois' Fighting Illini.

Kendall Bostic named to prestigious all-star game watch list

By Chambana Sun | Feb 4, 2025

Fighting Illini player Kendall Bostic has been included in the Women's College All-Star Game Watch List, sponsored by Herbalife.

Illinois faces Rutgers as part of challenging five-game stretch

By Chambana Sun | Feb 4, 2025

The Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team, currently ranked No. 23, is set to face Rutgers in Piscataway, New Jersey on Wednesday night.

Week ending Jan. 26: No new registered sex offenders living in Piatt County

By Chambana Sun | Feb 3, 2025

Piatt County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending Jan. 26, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Vermilion County residents paid 44th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during November 2024

By Chambana Sun | Feb 3, 2025

Vermilion County residents paid $456,671 in sales taxes, the 44th highest total paid per county in November 2024.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Piatt County in week ending Jan. 25?

By Chambana Sun | Feb 3, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Q4 2024: Cities within Piatt County recorded 14 lawyers in good standing

By Chambana Sun | Feb 3, 2025

There were 14 lawyers in good standing in cities within Piatt County as of the fourth quarter of 2024.

$621,872 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in November 2024 for Champaign County

By Chambana Sun | Feb 3, 2025

In November 2024, Champaign County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

1 gas station in cities throughout Piatt County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Jan. 25

By Chambana Sun | Feb 3, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.