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Shooting incident leaves one dead; police seek public assistance

By Chambana Sun | Dec 10, 2024

Champaign police responded to a shooting incident on the 2400 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 7:50 p.m. on December 9, 2024.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Champaign County in week ending Nov. 30

By Chambana Sun | Dec 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Urbana residents rank 71st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for September

By Chambana Sun | Dec 9, 2024

Urbana residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 71st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

40.2% of Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By Chambana Sun | Dec 9, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 40.2% of the students in Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Vermilion County convicted of a crime against justice set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | Dec 9, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a crime against justice 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.

Market Street lane closure announced for sewer repairs

By Chambana Sun | Dec 9, 2024

A&R Services is set to close the southbound lane of Market Street at University Avenue to carry out storm sewer repairs.

Illinois women's gymnastics team to compete in St. Louis quad meet

By Chambana Sun | Dec 9, 2024

The Illinois women's gymnastics team is set to compete in the Zou to the Lou Quad at Family Arena in St. Louis on February 14, 2025.

Champaign Fire Department tackles house fire on Joanne Lane

By Chambana Sun | Dec 9, 2024

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a residential fire on the 1200 block of Joanne Lane early Monday morning.

Illinois prepares for crucial Big Ten clash against #20-ranked Wisconsin

By Chambana Sun | Dec 9, 2024

The Illinois Fighting Illini are set to host the Wisconsin Badgers for their Big Ten home opener on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the State Farm Center in Champaign.

Champaign sets holiday tree collection for January 13

By Chambana Sun | Dec 9, 2024

The City of Champaign has announced the date for its annual Holiday Tree Collection Program.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Champaign County?

By Chambana Sun | Dec 8, 2024

There were 48 offenders living in Champaign County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.

Vermilion County had 36 lawyers in good standing in November

By Chambana Sun | Dec 8, 2024

Cities within Vermilion County recorded 36 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of November.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Vermilion County in week ending Nov. 30?

By Chambana Sun | Dec 8, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

40.4% of Armstrong-Ellis Consolidated School District 61 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By Chambana Sun | Dec 8, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 40.4% of the students in Armstrong-Ellis Consolidated School District 61 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.