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Illinois women's golf opens season with fifth-place finish at Bettie Lou Evans Invitational

By Chambana Sun | Sep 10, 2024

Illinois women's golf team opened the 2024-25 season with a fifth-place finish at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational, recording a 54-hole team total of 893 (+29). The Illini posted a third-round score of 299 (+11).

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Illinois Fighting Illini wrestling announces nonconference schedule for upcoming season

By Chambana Sun | Sep 10, 2024

The No. 23 Fighting Illini wrestling team has released its nonconference schedule, head coach Mike Poeta announced on Tuesday, September 10.

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Bond County youth excels at state fair's young dairy producer contest

By Chambana Sun | Sep 10, 2024

The 2024 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award (SYDPA) took place on August 18 during the Illinois State Fair. Eighteen 4-H dairy project members from across Illinois participated, aiming for one of three $1,000 scholarships.

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Bradley Avenue lane closure scheduled for traffic signal cabinet replacement

By Chambana Sun | Sep 10, 2024

In order to replace the traffic signal cabinet, CS&L will close an eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue at Randolph Street. Stop signs will be deployed while this work is performed. The work is scheduled to occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and noon on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, weather permitting.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Piatt County in week ending Aug. 31

By Chambana Sun | Sep 9, 2024

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

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Danville responsible for 41st-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during June

By Chambana Sun | Sep 9, 2024

Danville residents paid $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 41st highest total paid per municipality in June.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Ford County in week ending Aug. 31

By Chambana Sun | Sep 9, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Ford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Registered sex offenders: no new new living in Stark County as of August 2024

By Chambana Sun | Sep 9, 2024

There were no new registered sex offenders living in Stark County in August, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Illinois' Xavier Scott earns Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors

By Chambana Sun | Sep 9, 2024

Illinois cornerback Xavier Scott has been named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Monday. Scott played a pivotal role in Illinois' 23-17 victory over #19 Kansas, marking the Illini's highest-ranked nonconference win since 1995.

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Three Illini golfers in top ten after two rounds at Bettie Lou Evans Invitational

By Chambana Sun | Sep 9, 2024

Illinois women's golf team concluded the second round of the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational in third place, with a team total of 296 (+8).

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Junior athlete reflects on team bonding and upcoming softball season

By Chambana Sun | Sep 9, 2024

Gabrielle Debevec, a junior on the Fighting Illini softball team, shared her excitement for the upcoming season and recent team-bonding activities. A middle infielder from Antioch, Illinois, Debevec is studying accounting at the Gies College of Business.

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Fighting Illini men’s golf team secures second place after Round 1 at Folds of Honor

By Chambana Sun | Sep 9, 2024

The No. 9-ranked Fighting Illini men's golf team commenced the 2024-25 season with a score of 286 (+2), placing them in second after Round 1 of the Folds of Honor Collegiate at American Dunes Golf Club.

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Main Street lane closure planned for traffic signal replacement

By Chambana Sun | Sep 9, 2024

In order to replace the traffic signal cabinet, CS&L will close a westbound lane of Main Street near the intersection of Neil Street. The traffic signals at this intersection will be placed in flash mode during this work. Work is scheduled to occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, weather permitting.

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Raina Terry named Big Ten Player of the Week after stellar performances

By Chambana Sun | Sep 9, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – After an impressive 4-0 week, Illinois volleyball's Raina Terry was named the Big Ten Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday.

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Champaign police respond to unfounded armed subject call at Centennial High School

By Chambana Sun | Sep 9, 2024

Two Champaign high schools are safe after a call reporting an active threat proved to be unfounded. Champaign Police were dispatched at 2:01 p.m. when a 9-1-1 call was placed indicating a potential armed subject at Centennial High School. As the details of the call developed, the caller’s story was found to have several inconsistencies. Multiple officers and the assigned School Resource Officer quickly swept the school to search for any signs of a threat to the safety of students or the facility.

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Tim McCarthy honored with Spirit of the Illini Award

By Chambana Sun | Sep 9, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – National hero and former Illini football student-athlete Tim McCarthy has been selected as the second recipient of the Spirit of the Illini Award. This award was created by the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics one year ago to honor individuals who exemplify character, contribute significantly to the Fighting Illini community, and help unify it with excellence and honor. McCarthy will be honored during Homecoming weekend, culminating with his presentation at halftime of the football game against Central Michigan on Sept. 14, where...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Vermilion County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 31

By Chambana Sun | Sep 9, 2024

The only price of E85 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.

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Illinois announces nonconference schedule for women’s basketball team

By Chambana Sun | Sep 9, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The third nonconference schedule of the Shauna Green era at Illinois has been announced and features nine home games, including three contests against in-state programs.

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Illinois hosts Central Michigan for Homecoming clash

By Chambana Sun | Sep 9, 2024

Illinois (2-0) vs. Central Michigan (1-1)

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1 gas station in cities throughout Piatt County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 31

By Chambana Sun | Sep 9, 2024

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