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Fighting Illini golfers conclude Highland Meadows Intercollegiate

By Chambana Sun | Apr 16, 2024

Three golfers from the Fighting Illini team concluded their participation as individual competitors at the Highland Meadow Intercollegiate on Tuesday. Piercen Hunt and Jerry Ji both secured a tie for fourth place, while Timmy Crawford advanced to a tie for 12th in the 75-player field at Highland Meadows Golf Club.

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Illinois track team heads to Mt. SAC Relays after record-breaking performances

By Chambana Sun | Apr 16, 2024

The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams are set to compete in the 64th annual Mt. SAC Relays, taking place from April 17-20 at the Mt. SAC Hilmer Lodge Stadium in Walnut, California.

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Illinois athletes participate in Big Ten advisory committee meeting

By Chambana Sun | Apr 16, 2024

Two Illinois student-athletes, Abby Lynch and Adalia McKenzie, participated in the 2024 Big Ten Spring Student-Athlete Advisory Committee meeting held on April 10 in Rosemont, Illinois. This event brought together student-athletes from all current and incoming member institutions of the Big Ten Conference.

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Illinois baseball game against SIUE canceled due to weather forecast

By Chambana Sun | Apr 16, 2024

Due to expected bad weather, the baseball game between Illinois and SIUE scheduled for tonight has been canceled.

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Q1 Recap: 2 parolees from Vermilion County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud living in Vermilion County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

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Who voted in Central W Township of Oakwood: Precinct Oakwood 2 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 438 voters in Central W Township of Oakwood: Precinct Oakwood 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 in 2021-22 school year?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 was $107,984 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $54,789, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How did Central Township of Sidell: Precinct Sidell 1 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 366 voters in Central Township of Sidell: Precinct Sidell 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Vermilion County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Champaign County in week ending Apr. 13

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Median home valuation prices in Vermilion County rose to $88,575 in February 2024 compared to February 2023

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

In February, the median sale price of a home in Vermilion County rose by $18,325 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 65.7%.

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Vermilion County effective property tax rate in Q1 was higher than the national average

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

Property owners in Vermilion County paid 1.8% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.6 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Chambana Sun.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central E Township of Grant: Precinct Grant 1

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 590 voters in Central E Township of Grant: Precinct Grant 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Residential Fire on W. Windsor Rd.: Two Occupants Injured, Cause Under Investigation

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a home in the 4800 block of W. Windsor Rd., Monday, April 15, at 2:37 a.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire.Firefighters responded to a neighbor’s report of fire coming from the residence. Once on the scene, firefighters reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the mobile home. The two occupants were outside at the time the Fire Department arrived, suffering from burns. Firefighters provided medical attention to the occupants and deployed multiple hose lines to extinguish the fire."The cause of...

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Illini alumni golfers compete across multiple tours this week

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

Five former Fighting Illini golfers are competing in professional tournaments this week. The PGA TOUR sees Thomas Detry, Nick Hardy, and Adrien Dumont de Chassart participating in two different events.

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Illinois gymnastics signs Jax Washburn and Nathan Whitaker for 2024

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

Illinois men's gymnastics head coach Daniel Ribeiro has announced the addition of Jax Washburn and Nathan Whitaker to the 2024 signing class. The announcement was made on Monday.

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Hunt and Ji lead Fighting Illini's strong start at Highland Meadows

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

Three upperclassmen from the Fighting Illini are competing individually at the Highland Meadow Intercollegiate, with Piercen Hunt and Jerry Ji well-positioned to challenge for top spots. Timmy Crawford is also in contention for a top-20 finish.

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Rep. Mary Miller Votes No on FISA Spying Bill Without Warrant Amendment

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

Representative Mary Miller made a significant stance against the FISA spying reauthorization bill that lacked the necessary amendment requiring a warrant to spy on American citizens. Following the defeat of a key amendment in the House, Rep. Miller voted against the final passage of the bill, emphasizing the importance of protecting the rights of American citizens.In a statement regarding her decision, Rep. Miller expressed her concerns about the misuse of spying authority in the past and the potential for abuse in the future. She stated, "I voted against reauthorizing...

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Illinois baseball hosts SIUE amid ongoing winning streak

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

Illinois baseball is set to host SIUE in a midweek contest as part of their ongoing nine-game homestand. The game will take place at Illinois Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.

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Jacob Schroeder earns second Big Ten Player of the Week honor

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

Jacob Schroeder, a redshirt senior catcher, has been named Big Ten Player of the Week for the second time this season. The announcement was made by the conference today.