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2022: St. Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169 administrators rank 171st in state for average pay

By Chambana Sun | Mar 21, 2024

Administrators in St. Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169 earn an average of $125,215 per year, ranking 171st in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Champaign County in week ending Mar. 16

By Chambana Sun | Mar 21, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Champaign County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Community Coalition Meeting Highlights Local Initiatives and Events

By Chambana Sun | Mar 21, 2024

The March 13, 2024, Champaign County Community Coalition meeting at the Wyndham Garden Conference Center in Urbana brought together various organizations to share updates and initiatives with the community.The City of Champaign Neighborhood Services Department announced the upcoming Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference and Campaign scheduled for May 17th, 2024. The department highlighted that the conference would feature workshops from local resource organizations and governmental departments aimed at sharing information relevant to neighborhoods throughout the...

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City Accepting Pre-Applications for New Housing Repair Program

By Chambana Sun | Mar 21, 2024

The City of Champaign is now accepting pre-applications for its new Vital Home Repair Program, offering eligible homeowners the opportunity to receive up to $60,000 of improvements to their homes at no cost. The program aims to address health and safety issues, code violations, and make necessary repairs such as roofing, electrical systems, plumbing, foundations, decks, and porches.Neighborhood Programs Manager Jennifer Carlson highlighted the program's advantages, stating, "Two great benefits of the Vital Home Repair Program are the higher assistance and income...

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Illinois secures NCAA tournament victory over Morehead State

By Chambana Sun | Mar 21, 2024

Third-seeded Illinois defeated Morehead State with a final score of 85-69 in the NCAA Tournament's first round at CHI Health Center Omaha. The victory marked Illinois' first tournament win since 2022, as they outscored their opponents by 46-31 in the second half.

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South Downtown Sanitary Sewer Project to Cause Street and Intersection Closures

By Chambana Sun | Mar 21, 2024

The South Downtown Sanitary Sewer Project in Champaign will necessitate the closure of several streets and intersections to allow for the ongoing work. Stark Excavating will oversee the project, which is set to commence on March 22, 2024.According to the project details, the White Street/Neil Street intersection will be closed from March 22 onwards until the completion of the project. Additionally, Marshall Street between Neil Street and Market Street, Willow Street between Walnut Street and Market Street, and Market Street between Marshall Street and south of Willow...

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Illinois reschedules football opener against Eastern Illinois for August 29

By Chambana Sun | Mar 21, 2024

Illinois has announced that its football game against Eastern Illinois University (EIU) will now take place on Thursday, August 29. Originally scheduled for Saturday, August 31, the game marks Illinois' first home match at Memorial Stadium during its 100th anniversary season. The kickoff time and television network details will be provided later.

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University Avenue Lane Closures (from Second Street to Wright Street)

By Chambana Sun | Mar 21, 2024

Hoerr Construction, Inc. has announced lane closures on east University Avenue between Second Street and Wright Street for routine storm sewer maintenance activities. The project will impact traffic in both directions on University Avenue, with temporary lane mergers but no full road closures.According to the announcement, the work is scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily starting on Friday, March 22, and concluding on Friday, March 29, 2024. It is important to note that the progress of the maintenance work is subject to weather conditions and may be...

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Illinois men's tennis prepares for Big Ten matches against Penn State and Ohio State

By Chambana Sun | Mar 21, 2024

No. 15 Illinois men's tennis team is set to open their Big Ten competition with matches against Penn State and Ohio State. The Fighting Illini will face Penn State on Friday, March 22, at the Penn State Indoor Tennis Center in University Park, Pennsylvania. They will then travel to Columbus, Ohio, to compete against No. 1 Ohio State on Sunday, March 24.

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Illinois women defeat Missouri State in WBIT opener

By Chambana Sun | Mar 21, 2024

Illinois secured a victory against Missouri State, 74-69, in the first round of the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament at State Farm Center. The Fighting Illini overcame an 11-point deficit to win their first postseason game since March 28, 2013.

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Edmond Ruth advances to NCAA wrestling quarterfinals

By Chambana Sun | Mar 21, 2024

Redshirt junior Edmond Ruth has progressed to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championships after the first day of competition in Kansas City, Missouri. Competing in the 174-pound category, Ruth, a Big Ten champion, secured his advancement with two victories.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on premium gas in cities in Piatt County in week ending Mar. 16?

By Chambana Sun | Mar 20, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central N City of Paxton: Precinct Patton 1

By Chambana Sun | Mar 20, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 269 voters in Central N City of Paxton: Precinct Patton 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Ludlow Community Consolidated School District 142 administrators rank 120th in state for average pay in 2022

By Chambana Sun | Mar 20, 2024

Administrators in Ludlow Community Consolidated School District 142 earn an average of $132,184 per year, ranking 120th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How did Central Township of Button: Precinct Button residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Chambana Sun | Mar 20, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 124 voters in Central Township of Button: Precinct Button cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Illinois gymnasts earn All-Big Ten honors

By Chambana Sun | Mar 20, 2024

Mia Takekawa, Lyden Saltness, and Arielle Ward from the Illinois women's gymnastics team have been recognized with All-Big Ten honors. The announcement was made by the conference on Wednesday afternoon.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Southeastern Township of Drummer: Precinct Drummer 4

By Chambana Sun | Mar 20, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 464 voters in Southeastern Township of Drummer: Precinct Drummer 4 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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City of Danville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met March 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 20, 2024

City of Danville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 5.

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Big Ten honors 78 Illinois student-athletes for academic excellence

By Chambana Sun | Mar 20, 2024

The Big Ten Conference has announced the names of student-athletes who have been selected for the Academic All-Big Ten team for winter sports. The recognition was given to those who meet the criteria of being in at least their second academic year and maintaining a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.

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Illinois women's tennis team faces Iowa and Nebraska in conference road matches

By Chambana Sun | Mar 20, 2024

Illinois' women's tennis team is set to play its first conference road matches of the season against Iowa and Nebraska. The Fighting Illini will compete at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday at 5 p.m. and face Nebraska at the Dillon Tennis Center in Lincoln on Sunday at 11 a.m.