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How did home valuation prices perform in Champaign County in June 2025, compared to June 2024?

By T. A. Thompson | Jul 15, 2025

In June, the median sale price of a home in Champaign County fell by $15,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 70.4%.

Illini Track hires Olympian Garrett Scantling as assistant coach

By Chambana Sun | Jul 15, 2025

Director of Illinois track, field, and cross country Petros Kyprianou announced the appointment of Olympian Garrett Scantling as an assistant coach.

Rep. Mary Miller comments on education policy and federal spending proposals

By Chambana Sun | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Representative Mary Miller addressed recent developments concerning education policy changes and federal spending cuts through several posts made on July 14–15, 2025.

Mary Miller discusses new legislation and criticizes Illinois leadership on social media

By Chambana Sun | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Representative Mary Miller shared updates on July 15, 2025 about recent legislation codifying executive orders from President Trump and criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's management of Illinois.

Odeluga and Bielema nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

By Chambana Sun | Jul 15, 2025

University of Illinois senior linebacker Kenenna Odeluga and head football coach Bret Bielema have been nominated for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.

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

By M. M. Shumate | Jul 14, 2025

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

Students suspended or expelled 527 times just in 2023-24 school year in Hoopeston Area Community Unit School District 11

By R. M. Coffey | Jul 14, 2025

There were 527 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in Hoopeston Area Community Unit School District 11 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Vermilion County had 33 lawyers with active licenses in June

By G. L. Dwyer | Jul 14, 2025

Cities within Vermilion County recorded 33 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of June.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Champaign County in week ending July 5

By M. M. Shumate | Jul 14, 2025

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

Chambana Sun publication area records 1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Construction industry during 2024

By Chambana Sun | Jul 14, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Construction employers across Chambana Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.