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Illinois secures No. 2 seed for Big Ten Tournament

By Chambana Sun | Mar 11, 2024

Illinois has secured the No. 2 seed in the 2024 Big Ten Tournament. The team, known as the Fighting Illini, will commence their tournament play at the Target Center in Minneapolis during the Quarterfinals on Friday at 5:30 p.m. CT on BTN. They are set to face off against either No. 7 Iowa or No. 10 Ohio State.

Green Street Road Closure (Between Fifth Street and Sixth Street)

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 11, 2024

In order to hoist material onto the roof of 507 E. Green Street, Custom Service Crane will close Green Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street.

City of Champaign Encourages Participation in Broadband Mapping Challenge

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 11, 2024

The City of Champaign has an opportunity to access grant funding from the Federal Government through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

Rep. Mary Miller Votes Against Omnibus Bill that Funds Biden's Agenda

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 11, 2024

On March 6, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on the first half of a $1.65 trillion omnibus bill that funds Joe Biden's radical agenda.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Vermilion County in week ending Mar. 9

By Chambana Sun | Mar 10, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

Q4 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Champaign County convicted of a crime against justice set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | Mar 10, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a crime against justice living in Champaign County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

Vermilion County: How many students passed their English tests in 2021-22 school year?

By Chambana Sun | Mar 10, 2024

Out of the 4,876 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 17.1% passed the English portion of the test.

Arizona defeats Illinois in close men's tennis match

By Chambana Sun | Mar 10, 2024

The No. 11-ranked Fighting Illini men's tennis team faced a narrow defeat against the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats, with a final score of 4-3 at the Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana, Illinois.

Illinois golf team prepares for competition at The Johnnie-O

By Chambana Sun | Mar 10, 2024

The Illinois men's golf team, ranked 16th in the NCAA Division I team rankings and 17th nationally in the GCAA's Bushnell/Golfweek coaches poll, is set to compete in The Johnnie-O at Sea Island. This tournament will take place on March 11-12 at the Sea Island Resort's Plantation Course in St. Simons Island, Georgia.

Edmond Ruth wins Big Ten wrestling title; Illinois' first champion since 2018

By Chambana Sun | Mar 10, 2024

The Illinois wrestling team concluded the Big Ten Championships at the XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland. Redshirt junior Edmond Ruth became a Big Ten champion at 174 pounds for the first time in his career after Shane Griffith from Michigan medically forfeited. This victory marks Illinois' first Big Ten championship since Isaiah Martinez won at 165 pounds in 2018.

Illinois men's gymnastics suffers defeat against Nebraska

By Chambana Sun | Mar 10, 2024

No. 2 Illinois men's gymnastics team faced a setback with their second loss of the season against No. 5 Nebraska, with a score of 416.550-406.050 on Sunday afternoon at Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Clint Sintim joins Illinois football as outside linebackers coach

By Chambana Sun | Mar 10, 2024

Clint Sintim has been appointed as the outside linebackers coach for the University of Illinois, as announced by head coach Bret Bielema. His contract is awaiting approval from the University of Illinois Board of Trustees at their March meeting.

Illinois women's golf prepares for Briar's Creek Invitational

By Chambana Sun | Mar 10, 2024

Illini women's golf team is preparing to participate in the Briar's Creek Invitational, which will take place at the Golf Club at Briar's Creek on Johns Island, South Carolina. The tournament, hosted by the College of Charleston, spans two days from March 11 to March 12.