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Tate Costa wins high bar title at NCAA Championships

By Chambana Sun | Apr 20, 2024

The NCAA Championships saw Fighting Illini men's gymnastics sophomore Tate Costa securing first place in the high bar competition at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The team also finished fifth overall with a score of 411.659 and produced six All-Americans: Connor McCool on floor, Brandon Dang on pommel horse, Ashton Anaya on still rings, Sebastian Ingersoll on high bar, and Costa in both all-around and high bar.

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Voois and Herendeen tie as leaders at Fighting Illini Spring Collegiate

By Chambana Sun | Apr 20, 2024

The University of Illinois men's golf team, ranked 18th nationally, is leading the Fighting Illini Spring Collegiate after the first two rounds. The event is taking place at Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois. Ryan Voois and Max Herendeen are tied as individual leaders, each contributing to the team's strong performance with a 14-stroke lead.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ford County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 13

By Chambana Sun | Apr 20, 2024

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

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Yeboah shines as Illinois competes at Mt. SAC Relays

By Chambana Sun | Apr 20, 2024

The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams concluded their participation in the 64th annual Mt. SAC Relays on Saturday, April 20, in Walnut, California. The event saw notable performances from several athletes.

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Milton leads Illinois to sixth straight series win against Northwestern

By Chambana Sun | Apr 20, 2024

Illinois baseball team secured a 7-1 victory over Northwestern, marking their sixth consecutive series win. The game, held at Illinois Field, saw Illinois improve to a 22-13 record for the season and 9-2 in conference play.

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Illinois athletes shine at Mt. SAC Relays; Hill clocks third-fastest school time

By Chambana Sun | Apr 20, 2024

The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams participated in the 64th annual Mt. SAC Relays on Friday, April 19, 2024, in Walnut, California. Junior Halle Hill made a significant improvement in her performance by clocking a time of 4:15.86 in the 1500m race, which placed her third on the school's leaderboard for this event. This was an improvement of over five seconds from her previous best time of 4:20.99, earning her fifth place in the elite section.

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Sy stays close to lead after second round at Big Ten Championships

By Chambana Sun | Apr 20, 2024

Illinois women's golf team concluded the second round of the Big Ten Championships tied for 11th place, posting a team total of 297 (+9). The tournament is taking place in Havre de Grace, Maryland.

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Chambana Sun area weekly mass times

By Chambana Sun | Apr 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Chambana Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Southern Township of Blount: Precinct Blount 1

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 469 voters in Southern Township of Blount: Precinct Blount 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Illinois women's tennis secures third straight win against Penn State

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2024

The Illinois women's tennis team achieved a 4-1 victory against Penn State, marking their third consecutive win. This triumph, led by head coach Evan Clark, brought the Illini's record against Penn State to 6-1. With this result, Illinois improved to an overall record of 16-7 and an 8-2 standing in Big Ten matches, while Penn State now stands at 5-15 overall and 4-6 in conference play.

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Illinois women's golf team starts Big Ten Championships in tenth place

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2024

Illinois women's golf team completed the first round of the Big Ten Championships tied for 10th place, recording a team total of 301 (+13). Isabel Sy, who was recognized as a Big Ten All-Tournament Team honoree last year, ended the day tied for fourth with a score of 2-under (70). Sy achieved four birdies on the front nine, including three consecutive birdies on holes 16, 17, and 18. She recorded six birdies overall on the opening day, which was the second-highest in the field. The San Gabriel, California native also had the lowest average score on par-3 holes at 2.00 (-4).

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

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 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 Township of Pilot: Precinct Pilot 1 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 Apr. 13?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2024

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

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Cheapest e15 gas in cities across Champaign County in week ending Apr. 13

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2024

The only price of e15 gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Champaign Fire Canvassed Two Neighborhoods After Recent Fires

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2024

Champaign, Illinois - In response to recent fires in the area, the Champaign Fire Department took proactive measures by canvassing two neighborhoods to ensure the safety of residents. The firefighters tested smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, as well as installed new alarms in homes that required them.The Fire Department's initiative took place on Thursday, April 18, where they visited the 1300 block of Joanne Ln. and the 4800 block of W. Windsor Rd. During the visits, firefighters went door-to-door, verifying the functionality of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in the...

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Illinois defeats Northwestern behind strong performance from pitcher Jack Crowder

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2024

Illinois baseball team secured a 5-3 victory over Northwestern at Illinois Field, marking their fifth consecutive win. Jack Crowder led the team with a strong performance on the mound, improving his record to 3-1 for the season. He pitched 6.2 innings, allowing three runs, two of which were earned, and struck out seven batters.

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Illinois prepares for annual Fighting Illini Spring Collegiate golf tournament

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2024

The Illinois men's golf team, ranked 18th nationally in NCAA Division I and 17th in the GCAA Coaches Top-25, is set to host the second-annual Fighting Illini Spring Collegiate tournament. The event will take place at Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois on April 20-21. This marks the team's final regular-season competition before heading into the 2024 postseason.

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Potomac Community Unit School District 10 administrators rank 830th in state for average pay in 2022

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2024

Administrators in Potomac Community Unit School District 10 earn an average of $79,109 per year, ranking 830th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Rep. Mary Miller Votes NO On Advancing “America Last” Foreign Aid Bill

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2024

WASHINGTON - In a recent session, Representative Mary Miller stood firmly against the advancement of the foreign aid bill proposed by Biden and Schumer. The bill, which includes a substantial $60 billion allocation for the Ukraine proxy war, raised concerns for Miller who emphasized the need for securing America's borders before prioritizing foreign interventions."I voted no on advancing the Biden-Schumer foreign aid bill without first forcing them to secure our open border. Funding the Ukraine proxy war should not take priority over protecting American citizens from the...

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Illinois advances to Super Six in NCAA men's gymnastics championships

By Chambana Sun | Apr 19, 2024

No. 4 men's gymnastics team has advanced to the Super Six after scoring 410.461 in the first round of the NCAA Championships at Covelli Center, Columbus, Ohio. The team placed third behind No. 1 Stanford and No. 5 Nebraska.