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Naomi Benson joins Illinois women's basketball as new recruit

By Chambana Sun | Nov 15, 2024

Illinois Women's Basketball Head Coach Shauna Green has announced the signing of Naomi Benson to the Fighting Illini program.

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Urbana ranks 82nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

Urbana residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 82nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Champaign County in week ending Nov. 9

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Piatt County Education: 66 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2022-23 school year

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 2.6% of students enrolled in Piatt County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Ford County: Cities registered 6 lawyers in good standing as of October

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

Cities within Ford County recorded six lawyers in good standing to practice law as of October.

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Champaign County Republicans: 'Aaron Ammons is the most incompetent County Clerk in America'

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

Susan Mantell, Chairwoman of the Champaign County Republicans, recently called for Aaron Ammons’ removal as Champaign County Clerk, citing repeated failures in election management. Pointing to issues such as voting delays, the distribution of ballots to non-residents, and a disputed cyberattack claim, Mantell argued that Ammons has eroded public confidence in the electoral process, making him unfit for the role.

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Pat Bryant reflects on lasting legacy at Illinois

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

Pat Bryant, a senior at the University of Illinois, has spent his collegiate career building a name for himself on the football field.

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Illinois soccer announces signing class for 2025 season

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

Illinois soccer has announced the signing of ten new players for the 2025 season.

Champaign County Community Coalition reviews mental health conference and other key initiatives

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

The Champaign County Community Coalition convened its monthly meeting on November 13, 2024, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center.

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Keaton Wagler signs with Illinois basketball team

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood has announced the signing of Keaton Wagler to a Big Ten Athletics Scholarship Agreement.

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City Council members attend equity-focused health and wellness gathering

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

City Council Members and staff from the Equity and Engagement Department attended a gathering titled "Building Wellness, Advancing Equity: A Community Gathering for Health & Human Services Professionals" on November 14, 2024.

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Big Ten Conference hosts inaugural wrestling dual in Indianapolis

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

The Big Ten Conference, known for its dominance in collegiate wrestling with 17 consecutive NCAA Wrestling champions, is set to host the inaugural Big Ten Takedown.

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Raina Terry makes history with record-setting volleyball achievements

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

Illinois graduate student Raina Terry has set a new milestone in the university's volleyball program.

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Illinois men's tennis signs Hungarian players Bakonyi and Jilly for 2025

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

Head coach Brad Dancer of the Illinois men's tennis team has announced that David Bakonyi and Adam Jilly will join the Fighting Illini's 2025 signing class.

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Illinois women's basketball dominates Eastern Illinois for third straight win

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

The Illinois Fighting Illini women's basketball team, ranked No. 23, secured a decisive victory against Eastern Illinois with a score of 84-37 at the State Farm Center on Thursday night.

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Senator Rose criticizes delay on Mahomet Aquifer protection bill

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

Senator Chapin Rose expressed his disappointment following the Senate Executive Committee's decision not to advance a bill aimed at protecting the Mahomet Aquifer.

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Anthony Drive to close for construction work next week

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

White Construction has announced the closure of Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive.

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Training on microaggressions held for Keller Williams Realty staff

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

On November 12, 2024, Janel Gomez, the Community Relations Manager in the Equity and Engagement Department, was invited to present at Keller Williams Realty's Lunch and Learn session.

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Kannon Webster named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for Illinois

By Chambana Sun | Nov 14, 2024

Illinois redshirt freshman wrestler Kannon Webster has been recognized as the Big Ten Freshman of the Week, marking a first in the program's history.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Champaign County in week ending Nov. 9?

By Chambana Sun | Nov 13, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.