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Illinois hosts Big Ten gymnastics championships at State Farm Center

By Chambana Sun | Apr 4, 2024

The University of Illinois is set to host the 2024 Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championships at the State Farm Center in Champaign. The event will take place over two days, with team championships scheduled for Friday, April 5, and individual championships on Saturday, April 6. Both sessions are slated to begin at 7 p.m. CT.

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Illinois women’s tennis team faces key Big Ten matchups against Minnesota and Wisconsin

By Chambana Sun | Apr 4, 2024

The University of Illinois women's tennis team is preparing for a busy weekend as they face two top teams in the Big Ten standings. The Fighting Illini will host Minnesota at Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, followed by an away match against Wisconsin on Sunday. The match against the Golden Gophers is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT, while the encounter with the Badgers will take place at 11 a.m. CT.

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Illinois men's tennis faces Big Ten rivals Nebraska and Wisconsin this weekend

By Chambana Sun | Apr 4, 2024

Fighting Illini men's tennis is preparing for a weekend of Big Ten matches against Nebraska and Wisconsin. The team will face Nebraska on April 5 at 6 p.m. CT at the Dillon Tennis Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, and will then travel to Madison, Wisconsin, to compete against Wisconsin on April 7 at 2 p.m. CT at the Nielsen Tennis Stadium.

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Illinois finishes third at NCAA Ann Arbor Regionals

By Chambana Sun | Apr 4, 2024

Illinois women's gymnastics concluded their season by finishing third in the second round of the NCAA Ann Arbor Regionals. The team scored 196.750 at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Thursday night.

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Jackson Buchanan named Big Ten Golfer of the Week for fourth time

By Chambana Sun | Apr 4, 2024

Jackson Buchanan, a junior from Dacula, Georgia, and a member of the Illinois men's golf team, has been recognized as the Big Ten Golfer of the Week. This accolade follows his impressive performance at the 34th Duck Invitational held at Eugene Country Club in Eugene, Oregon. His efforts led Illinois to secure a team title.

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City Named a Tree City USA for 39th Year

By Chambana Sun | Apr 4, 2024

The City of Champaign has once again been recognized for its dedication to maintaining a healthy urban forest. For the 39th consecutive year, the city has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the City's ongoing efforts in effective forest management.In addition to being named a Tree City USA, the City of Champaign has also received the Tree City USA Growth Award for the 16th year. This additional accolade is presented to communities that demonstrate exceptional levels of tree care and community engagement...

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Champaign County Finance Committee of the Whole met April 4

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 4, 2024

Champaign County Finance Committee of the Whole met 6 p.m. Thursday, April 4.

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Analysis: Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District 3 administrators rank 455th in state for average pay in 2022

By Chambana Sun | Apr 3, 2024

Administrators in Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District 3 earn an average of $104,395 per year, ranking 455th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How did Central S City of Danville: Precinct Danville City 13 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 3, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 259 voters in Central S City of Danville: Precinct Danville City 13 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central City of Danville: Precinct Danville City 20

By Chambana Sun | Apr 3, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 270 voters in Central City of Danville: Precinct Danville City 20 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Ludlow Community Consolidated School District 142 in 2021-22 school year?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 3, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Ludlow Community Consolidated School District 142 was $132,184 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $40,249, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Champaign County as of March?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 3, 2024

There were 267 lawyers in good standing in cities within Champaign County as of March.

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Piatt County in March?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 3, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Piatt County in March compared to the previous month.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central City of Danville: Precinct Danville City 26

By Chambana Sun | Apr 3, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 204 voters in Central City of Danville: Precinct Danville City 26 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Piatt County in week ending Mar. 30?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 3, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Vermilion County residents paid 41st-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

By Chambana Sun | Apr 3, 2024

Vermilion County residents paid $481,907 in sales taxes, the 41st highest total paid per county in January.

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Illinois women's gymnastics advances after narrow victory over Ball State

By Chambana Sun | Apr 3, 2024

Illinois women's gymnastics team has advanced to the second round of the NCAA Regionals following a narrow victory over Ball State. The competition took place at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with Illinois securing a 195.825-195.775 win.

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Illinois wins inaugural WBIT title with victory over Villanova

By Chambana Sun | Apr 3, 2024

The Illinois Fighting Illini women's basketball team claimed their first-ever postseason title by defeating Villanova 71-57 in the inaugural Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) final at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The win marks a significant milestone for the program, which had not previously secured a postseason championship.

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Illini trio shines at WBIT; Makira Cook earns top honor

By Chambana Sun | Apr 3, 2024

The Fighting Illini women's basketball team celebrated a historic achievement as three of its players, Kendall Bostic, Genesis Bryant, and Makira Cook, were named to the WBIT all-tournament team. Makira Cook was also honored with the Most Outstanding Player award. This recognition follows their successful run to clinch the program's first postseason title with a 71-57 victory over Villanova in the WBIT championship.

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Champaign County residents pay $604,362 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By Chambana Sun | Apr 3, 2024

In January, Champaign County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.