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Urbana ranks 82nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August

By A. C. Schell | Oct 11, 2025

Urbana residents paid just under $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 82nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

$120,458 in County School Facility Tax collected in August for Piatt County

By J. C. Bland | Oct 11, 2025

In August, Piatt County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Illinois volleyball sweeps Rutgers for best Big Ten start since 2011

By K. A. Troyer | Oct 11, 2025

Illinois secured a straight-sets victory over Rutgers on Saturday night at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey.

Illinois falls short against top-ranked Ohio State despite strong offensive effort

By N. R. Madison | Oct 11, 2025

No. 17 Illinois lost to No. 1 Ohio State, 34-16, before a sellout crowd at Gies Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Village of Fisher Board of Trustees met Sept. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

Village of Fisher Board of Trustees met Thursday, Sept. 11

Village of Fisher Board of Trustees met Oct. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

Village of Fisher Board of Trustees met Thursday, Oct. 9

Champaign County Board Highway and Transportation Committee met Oct. 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

Champaign County Board Highway and Transportation Committee met Friday, Oct. 10

Champaign County Board Environment and Land Use Committee met Oct. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

Champaign County Board Environment and Land Use Committee met Thursday, Oct. 9

BHRA shares classroom activity and celebrates soccer championship win

By N. R. Madison | Oct 10, 2025

BHRA posted updates on student learning and sports achievements in October.

Vermilion County taxpayers give $97,907 in County Sales Tax in August

By J. C. Bland | Oct 10, 2025

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

Illinois volleyball secures four-set victory over Maryland in Big Ten play

By N. R. Madison | Oct 10, 2025

Illinois defeated Maryland in a four-set match at Schanwald Pavilion in College Park, Maryland, on Friday night, improving their Big Ten record to 4-1.

Champaign seeks vendors for 2026 police officer recruitment and eligibility lists

By N. R. Madison | Oct 10, 2025

The City of Champaign has announced that it is seeking proposals from vendors for the 2026 Police Officer Continuous Recruitment and Eligibility Lists.

Mary Miller criticizes Democratic senators over government shutdown in recent posts

By N. R. Madison | Oct 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Mary Miller posted several messages on October 9 and October 10, 2025 criticizing Democratic senators over their actions related to the government shutdown.

Champaign City Council releases agenda for October 14, 2025 special meeting

By N. R. Madison | Oct 10, 2025

The agenda for the October 14, 2025 Special Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session of the City of Champaign is now available.

$635,781 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in August for Champaign County

By J. C. Bland | Oct 9, 2025

In August, Champaign County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Gov. candidate Dabrowski highlights job creation at Young Republicans event in Champaign-Urbana: 'More jobs is one of my key priorities'

By K. B. Mckenzie | Oct 9, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for Illinois, said job creation is a key priority of his while speaking and collecting petitions at a Table Event with Young Republicans at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana.