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City of Champaign City Council will meet July 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2025

City of Champaign City Council will meet Tuesday, July 15

Fighting Illini football announces single-game ticket sales dates

By Chambana Sun | Jul 14, 2025

Single-game tickets for the 2025 Fighting Illini football season will be available to I FUND members starting Monday, July 21, and to the general public on Thursday, July 24 at 12 p.m. CT.

Rep. Mary Miller criticizes Biden pardons and Pritzker's policies in recent posts

By Chambana Sun | Jul 14, 2025

Rep. Mary Miller addressed several political issues in her July 14, 2025 social media posts, including criticism of President Joe Biden's pardons and Governor JB Pritzker's policies in Illinois.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Piatt County in week ending July 5?

By M. M. Shumate | Jul 14, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ford County in week ending July 5?

By M. M. Shumate | Jul 13, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Champaign responsible for 10th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during May

By A. C. Schell | Jul 13, 2025

Champaign residents paid approximately $4.9 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per municipality in May.

1 gas station in cities throughout Vermilion County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 5

By M. M. Shumate | Jul 13, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

This week in Chambana history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (July 13-19)

By D. D. Frederick | Jul 13, 2025

This week in Chambana history.

Heritage Community Unit School District 8 reports 24 incidents of students being suspended in 2023-24 school year

By R. M. Coffey | Jul 13, 2025

There were 24 incidents of students being suspended in Heritage Community Unit School District 8 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

$12,764 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Ford County

By J. C. Bland | Jul 13, 2025

In May, Ford County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Recent social media posts by Rep. Mary Miller address justice system concerns and reflect on faith

By Chambana Sun | Jul 13, 2025

Rep. Mary Miller addressed issues ranging from demands for accountability to spiritual reflection in her social media posts dated July 12-13, 2025.

Mary Miller shares views on national direction and supports Illinois emergency crews

By Chambana Sun | Jul 13, 2025

On July 13, 2025, Representative Mary Miller posted comments regarding the country's direction and voiced encouragement for Illinois emergency crews assisting flood victims in Texas.

Piatt County collects $112,005 in County School Facility Tax in May

By J. C. Bland | Jul 12, 2025

In May, Piatt County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Fisher Community Unit School District 1 students suspended 25 times in 2023-24 school year

By R. M. Coffey | Jul 12, 2025

There were 25 incidents of students being suspended in Fisher Community Unit School District 1 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Urbana ranks 71st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May

By A. C. Schell | Jul 12, 2025

Urbana residents paid approximately $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 71st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Piatt County in week ending July 5?

By M. M. Shumate | Jul 12, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Champaign County in week ending July 5?

By M. M. Shumate | Jul 12, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Mary Miller criticizes Democratic policies on law enforcement and immigration

By Chambana Sun | Jul 12, 2025

Rep. Mary Miller issued a series of posts criticizing Democratic leadership on issues related to law enforcement and immigration between July 11-12, 2025.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Champaign County in week ending July 5

By M. M. Shumate | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

$2,396 in County Automobile Renting Tax collected in May for Champaign County

By J. C. Bland | Jul 11, 2025

In May, Champaign County saw an increase in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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