Chambana Sun

Illinois softball completes preseason training ahead of fall opener

By N. R. Madison | Sep 23, 2025

Keirys Click, a sophomore catcher and utility player for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Softball team, shared an update as the team concluded its eight-hour preseason training period.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Piatt County?

By T. L. Tracy | Sep 22, 2025

There were four offenders living in Piatt County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.

Illinois-Purdue football game set for Oct. 4 morning kickoff

By N. R. Madison | Sep 22, 2025

Illinois' upcoming football game against Purdue is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, with kickoff set for 11 a.m. Central Time.

Temporary lane closures scheduled for Mattis Avenue on September 24

By K. A. Troyer | Sep 22, 2025

As part of the 2025 Infrastructure Maintenance project, Feutz Contractors will replace pavement next to the bridge over Phinney Branch between Ivy Court and Branch Road.

Week ending Oct. 4: 7 inmates sentenced in Champaign County to be released from prison

By K. L. Duvall | Sep 22, 2025

There were seven inmates who were sentenced in Champaign County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

Alexis Casati Raines returns as associate head coach for Illinois women’s tennis

By K. A. Troyer | Sep 22, 2025

Alexis Casati Raines has been named associate head coach of the University of Illinois women's tennis program, returning to her alma mater after several years coaching at other institutions.

Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees met Aug. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 26

City of Urbana Cunningham Township Board met Sept. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

City of Urbana Cunningham Township Board met Monday, Sept. 22

City of Urbana City Council met Sept. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

City of Urbana City Council met Monday, Sept. 22

City of Monticello City Council met Aug. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

City of Monticello City Council met Monday, Aug. 25

City of Monticello City Council met Sept. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

City of Monticello City Council met Monday, Sept. 22

City of Gibson City Council met Aug. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

City of Gibson City Council met Monday, Aug. 25

Champaign County Developmental Disabilities Board and Mental Health Board will meet September 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

Champaign County Developmental Disabilities Board and Mental Health Board will meet at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, September 24

City of Gibson City Council met Sept. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

City of Gibson City Council met Monday, Sept. 22

Kirby Avenue westbound lane closed for stadium deliveries from Sept. 23-27

By K. A. Troyer | Sep 22, 2025

One westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between First Street and Fourth Street will be closed to traffic starting Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

City of Danville Public Services Committee met Aug. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

City of Danville Public Services Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 26

City of Champaign City Council met Aug. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

City of Champaign City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 26

Illinois soccer suffers first loss of season against Washington

By K. A. Troyer | Sep 21, 2025

Illinois women's soccer, ranked 18th by Top Drawer Soccer, experienced its first loss of the season on Sunday in Seattle, falling 2-1 to Washington at Husky Soccer Stadium.

From East Central Reporter

Halbrook, Freedom Caucus, demand Pritzker impeachment after Kirk comments: ‘The left will say anything to gain power’

By East Central Reporter reports | 6 days ago

Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Illinois-born founder of Turning Point USA, the Illinois Freedom Caucus—led in part by State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville)—has filed articles of impeachment against J.B. Pritzker, citing what they describe as the governor's role in contributing to a divisive political climate.

Mary Miller highlights agricultural policy wins and $10B Taiwan deal

By N. R. Madison | Sep 19, 2025

Representative Mary Miller posted several updates on X in September 2025 regarding agricultural legislation and trade deals.