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1 gas station in cities throughout Champaign County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 12

By M. M. Shumate | Jul 20, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Vermilion County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 12

By M. M. Shumate | Jul 20, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Mary Miller discusses county fair visit and questions WHO funding in new posts

By Chambana Sun | Jul 20, 2025

U.S. Representative Mary Miller shared updates on July 20 about attending the Champaign County Fair and voiced concerns over continued U.S. funding for the World Health Organization (WHO).

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111 Illinois student-athletes receive Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Honors

By Chambana Sun | Jul 20, 2025

The Big Ten Conference announced its 2024-25 Distinguished Scholar list, recognizing 111 student-athletes from the University of Illinois for their academic achievements.

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Illinois baseball players Tyler Schmitt and Julius Sanchez drafted into MLB

By Chambana Sun | Jul 20, 2025

Illinois baseball has seen two of its players, Tyler Schmitt and Julius Sanchez, selected in the 2025 MLB Draft.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Vermilion County in week ending July 12

By M. M. Shumate | Jul 19, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Armstrong Township High School District 225 reports 8 incidents of students being suspended in 2023-24 school year

By R. M. Coffey | Jul 19, 2025

There were eight incidents of students being suspended in Armstrong Township High School District 225 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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How many inmates sentenced in Vermilion County will be released during week ending July 26?

By K. L. Duvall | Jul 19, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Vermilion County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 26.

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Home sales during week ending July 12 in Champaign County

By L. S. Waldron | Jul 19, 2025

There were eight reported residential sales in Champaign County in the week ending July 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ford County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending July 12

By M. M. Shumate | Jul 19, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Ford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Champaign County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q2

By Y. C. Greenfield | Jul 19, 2025

Property owners in Champaign County paid 1.9% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2025, which is more than 1.7 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Chambana Sun.

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Champaign County Community Coalition addresses gun violence prevention at monthly meeting

By Chambana Sun | Jul 19, 2025

The Champaign County Community Coalition convened for its monthly meeting on July 9, 2025.

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Mike Poeta receives contract extension through 2029

By Chambana Sun | Jul 19, 2025

Illinois Head Wrestling Coach Mike Poeta has been granted a four-year contract extension, which was approved by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees in their July meeting.

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City staff attend AI workshop at Champaign Public Library

By Chambana Sun | Jul 19, 2025

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Mikal Washington, Community Relations Specialist for Equity and Engagement, attended a workshop titled “Basics of AI for Businesses” at the Champaign Public Library.

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Champaign issues building permits for high-value construction projects

By Chambana Sun | Jul 19, 2025

The Champaign Fire Department's Building Safety Division has issued several building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more.

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City hosts events to address gun violence with local leaders

By Chambana Sun | Jul 19, 2025

Over the past week, members of the Equity and Engagement team participated in three community-led meetings aimed at addressing gun violence.

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Teenagers arrested after shooting incident leaves one injured in Champaign

By Chambana Sun | Jul 19, 2025

Two teenagers from Champaign have been taken into custody following a shooting incident on July 15, 2025, which resulted in injuries to a 14-year-old.

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Mary Miller addresses immigration enforcement and local crisis response in recent posts

By Chambana Sun | Jul 19, 2025

Rep. Mary Miller posted statements supporting ICE agents and criticizing Democrats on July 18-19, 2025.

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City of Champaign continues suspension of municipal electric aggregation program

By Chambana Sun | Jul 19, 2025

The City of Champaign's Municipal Electric Aggregation (MEA) program, which was suspended in July 2024, will continue to be on hold until a reassessment scheduled for spring 2026.

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How many lawyers had active law licenses in cities within Champaign County as of June?

By G. L. Dwyer | Jul 18, 2025

There were 254 lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities within Champaign County as of June.