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Anthony Drive road closure scheduled between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive

By Chambana Sun | Feb 23, 2026

William Charles Construction and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) have announced a temporary closure of Anthony Drive, spanning from Dobbins Drive to Campbell Drive.

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Kendall Bostic joins Illinois women's basketball radio broadcast team as analyst

By N. R. Madison | Oct 30, 2025

Kendall Bostic, a recent graduate of the University of Illinois and former standout on the Fighting Illini women’s basketball team, will join the program’s radio broadcast team as an analyst for the upcoming season.

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Champaign collects over 31,000 bags during first round of fall yard waste pickup

By N. R. Madison | Oct 30, 2025

The City of Champaign has released the initial totals for its 2025 Fall Yard Waste Collection program.

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Illinois senator criticizes proposed tax hikes aimed at funding Chicago transit

By N. R. Madison | Oct 30, 2025

Just as the Illinois General Assembly convened for a late evening veto session, new tax proposals have been introduced that could impact working families across the state.

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Fighting Illini women's basketball opens season with exhibition win over Maryville

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 30, 2025

The University of Illinois Fighting Illini women's basketball team began its 2025-26 season with a 79-60 exhibition victory over Maryville at the State Farm Center.

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Alpha Rho Chi fraternity hosts cleanup event at Washington Park

By N. R. Madison | Oct 30, 2025

On October 26, members of the professional fraternity Alpha Rho Chi organized a cleanup competition at Washington Park in Champaign.

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Ashland Park HOA holds annual trunk or treat event for neighborhood

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 30, 2025

On October 25, the Ashland Park Homeowners Association (HOA) organized a trunk or treat event for local residents.

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Champaign recognized at annual CU Pride Fest Parade with top float award

By N. R. Madison | Oct 30, 2025

The City of Champaign participated in the 15th Annual CU Pride Fest, which took place from October 16 to October 26.

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Champaign holds sixth annual Boneyard Creek litter cleanup for America Recycles Day

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 30, 2025

The City of Champaign organized its sixth annual America Recycles Day litter cleanup at Boneyard Creek on October 25.

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Illinois volleyball adjusts start time for Nov. 26 match against Indiana

By N. R. Madison | Oct 30, 2025

The University of Illinois has announced a change in the start time for its upcoming women's volleyball match against Indiana.

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Champaign issues building permits for major residential and commercial projects

By K. A. Troyer | Oct 30, 2025

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division has released a list of building permits issued for projects valued at $250,000 or more.

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in Chambana will compete on Sunday, Nov. 2?

By T. C. Small | Oct 30, 2025

On Sunday, Nov. 2, this former Chambana area high school standout will be in action.

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Big Ten Network announces Illinois wrestling TV schedule for upcoming season

By N. R. Madison | Oct 29, 2025

The Big Ten Network (BTN) has released its television schedule for the 2025-26 wrestling season.

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City officials attend NAACP gala honoring local leaders

By N. R. Madison | Oct 29, 2025

Deputy Mayor Will Kyles, Council Members Kathy Shannon and Shauna Clayborn, Equity and Engagement Community Relations Manager Tracy Parsons, Justice Victim Advocate Angela Worthey, and members of the Champaign Police Department Command Staff...

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Illinois falls to No.20 Minnesota in straight sets on road

By N. R. Madison | Oct 29, 2025

Illinois lost to No. 20 Minnesota in a straight-sets volleyball match on Wednesday night at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis.

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Illinois women’s basketball sells out reserved seat season tickets for first time

By K. A. Troyer | Oct 29, 2025

For the first time in its history, Illinois women's basketball has sold out all reserved seat season tickets at State Farm Center.

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Prospect Avenue lane closure extended for gas main relocation

By K. A. Troyer | Oct 29, 2025

In Champaign, a lane closure on Prospect Avenue between Union Street and Healey Street has been extended as Ameren Illinois continues work to relocate a gas main.

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Andrej Stojakovic named to Julius Erving Award watch list

By N. R. Madison | Oct 29, 2025

Andrej Stojakovic, a junior at the University of Illinois, has been named one of 20 candidates on the watch list for the 2026 Julius Erving Award.

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Champaign city departments promote safety at Halloween trunk-or-treat events

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 29, 2025

Employees from the Champaign Police Department, Fire Department, and Equity & Engagement Department participated in several trunk-or-treat events with local community groups between October 24 and October 28.

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Illini women’s basketball opens new season with exhibition against Maryville

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 29, 2025

The University of Illinois Fighting Illini women's basketball team will begin their 2025-26 season with an exhibition game against Maryville on Thursday, October 30, at the State Farm Center in Champaign.