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Champaign completes spring yard waste collection with over 84,000 bags collected

By Chambana Sun | May 28, 2025

The 2025 Spring Yard Waste Collection in Champaign offered residents two opportunities for disposal, one in April and another in May.

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Metcad's Tim Smith receives Tyler Community Elite Award

By Chambana Sun | May 28, 2025

In April 2025, Tim Smith, a Systems Administrator at METCAD, was honored with the Tyler Community Elite Award by Tyler Technologies.

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Schweizer's veteran support bills advance to governor's desk

By Chambana Sun | May 28, 2025

State Representative Brandun Schweizer from Danville has announced that three bills aimed at supporting veterans have passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

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Illinois Volleyball prepares for challenging Big Ten schedule in upcoming season

By Chambana Sun | May 28, 2025

The Big Ten has released the 2025 conference schedule for Illinois Volleyball, with the Fighting Illini set to compete in 20 matches against league opponents starting on September 26.

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Cody Johnston qualifies for NCAA outdoor championships with pole vault success

By Chambana Sun | May 28, 2025

The Illinois men's track and field team participated in the NCAA West Preliminaries at E.B. Cushing Stadium, Texas A&M. Pole vaulter Cody Johnston secured his place in the NCAA Outdoor Championships by clearing a height of 5.42 meters (17-9 1/4)...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ford County in week ending May 17?

By Chambana Sun | May 28, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Ford County residents pay $94,388 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By Chambana Sun | May 27, 2025

In 2024, Ford County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Test expectations: How many Rossville-Alvin Community Unit School District 7 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Chambana Sun | May 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 72.6% of Rossville-Alvin Community Unit School District 7 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Champaign County in week ending May 17?

By Chambana Sun | May 27, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Champaign County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Did Westville Community Unit School District 2 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By Chambana Sun | May 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 17.9% of the students in Westville Community Unit School District 2 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois track teams prepare for NCAA West Preliminaries

By Chambana Sun | May 27, 2025

The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams are set to compete in the NCAA West Preliminaries in College Station, Texas, from May 28 to 31.

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University of Illinois offers four-year football ticket plan for freshmen

By Chambana Sun | May 27, 2025

University of Illinois freshmen have the option to purchase a four-year football season ticket for $250, covering the 2025-28 seasons at Memorial Stadium.

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Illinois softball players receive academic honors from College Sports Communicators

By Chambana Sun | May 27, 2025

Five Illinois softball players have been recognized with College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors, as announced by the organization.

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Ford County: Residents received $56.7 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022

By Chambana Sun | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.6% of income in Ford County, providing an average of $4,280 per capita to residents.

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Test expectations: How many Armstrong-Ellis Consolidated School District 61 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Chambana Sun | May 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 72.9% of Armstrong-Ellis Consolidated School District 61 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Vermilion County collects just under $2 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By Chambana Sun | May 26, 2025

In 2024, Vermilion County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Champaign County in week ending May 17?

By Chambana Sun | May 26, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Bement Community Unit School District 5: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By Chambana Sun | May 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 19.3% of the students in Bement Community Unit School District 5 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Piatt County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending May 17

By Chambana Sun | May 26, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Gibson City Council will meet May 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 26, 2025

City of Gibson City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27