There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Vermilion County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.
Stark Excavating has announced a lane closure and traffic shift on Neil Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue. The closure is part of the ongoing work for the South Downtown Sanitary Sewer Project. According to Stark Excavating, "Two-way traffic will be kept open on this section of Neil Street using a lane shift to have traffic run both north and south on the southbound side of Neil Street. Traffic will be directed through the lane shift using signage and barricades."The lane closure and traffic shift are scheduled to commence on Friday, March 22, 2024, and...
Illinois made a significant comeback to defeat Ohio State 77-74 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals for the first time since 2021. The game took place at Target Center in Minneapolis, where Illinois overcame a 10-point deficit in the second half.
In Urbana, Illinois, the Illinois women's tennis team secured a victory in their first outdoor home match of the season, defeating Maryland 4-1 to kick off Big Ten play. This win marks the eleventh consecutive triumph over the Terrapins for the team.
No. 4 Illinois is set to host No. 7 Ohio State in a men's gymnastics meet at Huff Hall on March 16 at 2 p.m. This event marks the final home meet of the regular season for Illinois, coinciding with Senior Day.
The Illinois track and field teams concluded the first day of the Hurricane Invitational in Coral Gables, Florida, with several notable performances. Freshman Cody Johnston secured his first outdoor season pole vault victory, achieving a mark of 5.50m (18-0 1/2), which ranks fourth in the program's history and is currently the leading national mark for 2024.
The City Council of Champaign has announced a Special Regular Council Meeting & Special Post-Council Study Session scheduled for March 19, 2024. The agenda for the meeting is now available for public access. The meeting will take place at the City Council Chambers of the City Building located at 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, starting at 7:00 p.m.According to the announcement, the meeting is open to the public, and participation is not only welcome but also encouraged. This provides an opportunity for community members to engage with local government affairs and voice...