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The City of Champaign has announced the sale of a 2017 Ford Interceptor Sedan AWD through an online auction.

City staff join meeting on juvenile justice strategies

On Tuesday, July 8, staff from the City of Champaign's Equity and Engagement Department and Police Department attended a meeting at the Youth Assessment Center.

Illinois soccer announces non-conference schedule for 2025

Illinois soccer head coach Katie Hultin has announced the team's non-conference schedule for 2025.

Cearah Parchment joins Canada's roster for FIBA U19 World Cup

Cearah Parchment, a freshman with the Fighting Illini women's basketball team, has been selected to join Canada's roster for the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup.

Home prices in Champaign County increased

By L. S. Waldron | Jul 17, 2025

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2025 in Champaign County rose by $19,150, while total sales decreased by 22.3%.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Ford County in week ending July 12

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Vermilion County in week ending July 12?

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Week ending July 26: 4 inmates sentenced in Champaign County to be released from jail

By K. L. Duvall | Jul 17, 2025

There were four inmates who were sentenced in Champaign County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 26.

Champaign Community Unit School District 4 Report: Suspensions and three expulsions in Champaign Community Unit School District 4 totaled 1,911 just in 2023-24 school year

By R. M. Coffey | Jul 17, 2025

There were 1,911 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in Champaign Community Unit School District 4 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Ford County in week ending July 12?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Mary Miller addresses Mattoon water advisory and calls for union president's resignation

On July 17, 2025, Rep. Mary Miller addressed concerns about a water advisory affecting Mattoon residents and called for the resignation of Becky Pringle from her position as teachers union president via social media posts.

Mary Miller criticizes Illinois governance and comments on new fentanyl legislation

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller used her Twitter account on July 16-17 to criticize Illinois state leadership and support new federal anti-fentanyl legislation signed by President Trump.

Champaign County focuses on reducing violence through collaboration

On Monday, July 14, 2025, community leaders and advocates gathered at the Champaign Public Library for a meeting of the Champaign County Violence Prevention Workgroup.

Rep. Mary Miller highlights family values and child protection efforts in recent tweets

Congresswoman Mary Miller posted about rural life and her ongoing legislative focus on protecting children from online pornography on July 17, 2025.

City hosts meeting on gun violence response amid rising incidents

In response to a recent increase in gun violence, the City of Champaign's Department of Equity & Engagement organized a Community Gun Violence Response Meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

Healey Street to close for crane lift between Third and Fourth Streets

In order to complete a crane lift at 512 S. Third Street, United Mechanical Group will close Healey Street between Third Street and Fourth Street.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Champaign County in week ending July 12?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ford County in week ending July 12?