Chambana Sun

In the 2022-23 school year, 32.7% of the students in Heritage Community Unit School District 8 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Ford County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Dec. 14

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Champaign Fire Department controls accidental cooking-related blaze on English Creek Ct

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 600 block of English Creek Ct. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 2:34 p.m. The fire crews managed to bring the situation under control quickly.

Joan Walls appointed as new city manager

Joan Walls was sworn in as the new City Manager during the City Council meeting on December 17, 2024.

Raina Terry earns AVCA All-American honors after stellar volleyball season

Raina Terry, a standout player for Illinois volleyball, has been recognized as an All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) for the first time in her five-year career.

Champaign's city manager Dorothy Ann David retires after three decades of service

Dorothy Ann David is set to retire from her role at the City of Champaign on December 20, 2024.

Piatt County taxpayers give $102,625 in County School Facility Tax in September

In September, Piatt County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

1 gas station in cities throughout Ford County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Dec. 7

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Ford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District 10 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 32.7% of the students in Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District 10 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ford County in week ending Dec. 7?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Ford County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many Ford County students failed their English exams in 2023-24 school year?

More than 6 in 10 Ford County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

Village of Rossville Police, Health & Safety Committee met Nov. 18

Village of Rossville Police, Health & Safety Committee met Monday, Nov. 18

Village of Rossville Board of Trustees met Dec. 16

Village of Rossville Board of Trustees met Monday, Dec. 16

Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees will meet Dec. 17

Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Dec. 17

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Piatt County convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons living in Piatt County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

City of Urbana Human Relations Commission will meet Dec. 17

City of Urbana Human Relations Commission will meet Tuesday, Dec. 17

City of Urbana Committee of the Whole met Dec. 16

City of Urbana Committee of the Whole met Monday, Dec. 16

City of Hoopeston City Council will meet Dec. 17

City of Hoopeston City Council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 17

City of Danville City Council will meet Dec. 17

City of Danville City Council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 17

City of Champaign Plan Commission met Nov. 20