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Champaign announces lane closure on Neil Street for holiday tree setup

By Chambana Sun | Nov 21, 2024

The City of Champaign has announced a lane closure on Neil Street at Main Street to facilitate the construction of the Holiday tree in front of 2 Main Street.

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University Avenue lane closure scheduled for sidewalk installation

By Chambana Sun | Nov 21, 2024

Stark Excavating is set to close a westbound lane of University Avenue between Third Street and Fourth Street to facilitate the installation of a sidewalk at 306 E. University Avenue.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Vermilion County in week ending Nov. 16?

By Chambana Sun | Nov 20, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Champaign County convicted of a public safety violation set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | Nov 20, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a public safety violation living in Champaign County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Piatt County in week ending Nov. 16

By Chambana Sun | Nov 20, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Vermilion County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Nov. 16

By Chambana Sun | Nov 20, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois loses to Alabama despite strong second-half effort

By Chambana Sun | Nov 20, 2024

The Illinois Fighting Illini faced a challenging game against the Alabama Crimson Tide, ultimately falling 100-87 in the C.M. Newton Classic at Legacy Arena.

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Illinois swim team ready for Hawkeye Invite competition

By Chambana Sun | Nov 20, 2024

The Illinois swim and dive team is preparing for the Hawkeye Invite, a midseason tournament taking place in Iowa City, Iowa, from November 21 to 23.

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BHRA announces school calendar and celebrates student achievements

By Chambana Sun | Nov 20, 2024

The Bismarck-Henning Rossville-Alvin Cooperative High School shared significant updates regarding its upcoming school calendar for the year 2025-26 while celebrating notable achievements by its students.

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Illini soccer players receive academic all-district honors

By Chambana Sun | Nov 20, 2024

Six student-athletes from the Illini soccer team have been honored with College Sports Communicators Academic All-District accolades, as announced on Tuesday.

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Champaign County home prices rose in October 2024 compared to October 2023

By Chambana Sun | Nov 19, 2024

In October, the median sale price of a home in Champaign County rose by $21,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 21.3%.

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Q2 Recap: 4 parolees from Vermilion County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | Nov 19, 2024

There were four offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Vermilion County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

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Brandon Lee signs with Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team

By Chambana Sun | Nov 19, 2024

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

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Illinois wrestling hosts Missouri in dinner theater match

By Chambana Sun | Nov 19, 2024

The Illinois wrestling team, ranked 12th nationally, is preparing to host the 6th-ranked Missouri team in a unique dinner theater setting on Thursday, November 21.

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Illinois faces Alabama at C.M. Newton Classic in Birmingham

By Chambana Sun | Nov 19, 2024

The Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team is set to face the Alabama Crimson Tide at the C.M. Newton Classic on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

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Champaign seeks bids for purchase of three SUVs or crossovers

By Chambana Sun | Nov 19, 2024

The City of Champaign has announced it is now accepting bids for the acquisition of three compact 4-door Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) or Crossovers.

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Illini alumni make impact during Week 11 of NFL season

By Chambana Sun | Nov 19, 2024

Former University of Illinois football players made their presence felt during Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season.

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Illinois football team ranked #25 in College Football Playoff Top 25

By Chambana Sun | Nov 19, 2024

The Illinois football team has been ranked #25 in the latest College Football Playoff Top 25, as announced by the CFP committee on Tuesday.

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Kenta Miyoshi advances to third round at NCAA Singles Championship

By Chambana Sun | Nov 19, 2024

Illinois junior Kenta Miyoshi has made a strong debut at the NCAA Singles Championship, representing the Fighting Illini men's tennis program.

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State Senator Chapin Rose: 'More non-sense from Springfield on our Mahomet Aquifer!'

By Chambana Sun | Nov 18, 2024

State Senator Chapin Rose expressed his concerns regarding the Mahomet Aquifer in a Facebook post dated November 14.