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August 2024: No new registered sex offenders living in Putnam County

By Chambana Sun | Sep 8, 2024

Putnam County had no new sex offenders registered as living there in August 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Champaign County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Chambana Sun | Sep 8, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Vermilion County responsible for 43rd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during June

By Chambana Sun | Sep 8, 2024

Vermilion County residents paid $447,056 in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per county in June.

Fighting Illini men’s golf team opens season at Folds of Honor Collegiate

By Chambana Sun | Sep 8, 2024

The Fighting Illini men's golf program, ranked No. 9 in the preseason Bushnell/Golfweek Division I Coaches Poll, will commence the 2024-25 season from Monday to Wednesday, Sept. 9-11, at the Folds of Honor Collegiate. The event is co-hosted by Folds of Honor, Michigan State, Florida State, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), and HNS Sports Group at American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven, Michigan.

Illinois volleyball secures thrilling win over Wake Forest; Mosher achieves triple-double

By Chambana Sun | Sep 8, 2024

Brooke Mosher achieved a significant milestone for the Illinois volleyball team by recording the program's first triple-double since 1998. This accomplishment came during an intense five-set match against Wake Forest at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, marking the finale of the Cyclone Invitational.

Illinois ties for second after first round at Bettie Lou Evans Invitational

By Chambana Sun | Sep 8, 2024

Illinois women's golf team concluded the first round of the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational tied for second place with a team total of 298 (+10) in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

City of Champaign invites bids for public works conveyor purchase

By Chambana Sun | Sep 8, 2024

The City of Champaign has announced that it is accepting bids for the purchase of a conveyor for its Public Works Department. Interested parties can request bid documents through the city's official channels.

Foley's brace secures Illinois soccer victory over Mercer

By Chambana Sun | Sep 8, 2024

Illinois soccer (4-2-1) concluded its two-match road trip with a 3-2 victory over Mercer (4-2-1) at Betts Stadium in Macon, Georgia.

Which former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Chambana Sun | Sep 8, 2024

These former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Vermilion County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Chambana Sun | Sep 8, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Champaign County home sales during week ending Aug. 31

By Chambana Sun | Sep 7, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Champaign County in the week ending Aug. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Chambana Sun area weekly mass times

By Chambana Sun | Sep 7, 2024

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Champaign County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Chambana Sun | Sep 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.