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Which ex-high school athletes from Chambana area will compete in the week of Monday, Oct. 27?

By A. N. Spears | Oct 24, 2025

The week of Monday, Oct. 27 will see these former Chambana area high school standouts in action.

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Ford County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By U. J. Kaufman | Oct 23, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Ford County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Meijer Drive to close temporarily for emergency repairs west of Prospect Avenue

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 23, 2025

A&A Concrete LLC will carry out emergency pavement repairs on Meijer Drive, located just west of the intersection with Prospect Avenue.

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Illinois volleyball hosts #11 Purdue and Michigan amid five-match winning streak

By N. R. Madison | Oct 23, 2025

The University of Illinois Fighting Illini women's volleyball team is set to host two matches at Huff Hall this weekend, facing #11 Purdue on Friday and Michigan on Saturday.

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Champaign Equity & Engagement staff attend Disability Resource Expo

By N. R. Madison | Oct 23, 2025

On October 18, Janel Gomez, Community Relations Manager and Compliance Officer for the Equity & Engagement Department, along with Community Relations Specialist Julio Velasco, attended the Annual Disability Resource Expo in Champaign County.

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Illinois women’s soccer closes regular season at Michigan seeking best finish since 2011

By K. A. Troyer | Oct 23, 2025

The University of Illinois Fighting Illini women's soccer team will conclude its regular season with a match against the University of Michigan Wolverines on Sunday, October 26.

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Illinois men’s basketball announces single-game ticket sales after sellout of season passes

By N. R. Madison | Oct 23, 2025

Illinois men's basketball will begin selling single-game tickets to the public on Friday at noon Central Time.

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Champaign hosts inaugural statewide conference against hate

By K. A. Troyer | Oct 23, 2025

More than 100 leaders, advocates, and community members from across Illinois convened in Champaign on October 21 for the first Illinois Together Against Hate Conference.

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Champaign departments create fall display for downtown plaza

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 22, 2025

The Public Works Forestry Section and a Project Specialist II from the Planning and Development Department collaborated to create a fall-themed display at the Farmer’s Market held at the Plaza on Main and Neil streets.

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Fox Drive closure between Devonshire and State extended for emergency repairs

By K. A. Troyer | Oct 22, 2025

For an emergency infrastructure repair project, Feutz Contractors are conducting pavement patching on sections of Fox Drive between Devonshire Drive and State Street.

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Bradley Avenue westbound lane to close at Redwood Drive for sewer work October 23

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 22, 2025

Hoerr Construction is set to close a westbound lane of Bradley Avenue at Redwood Drive to carry out sewer lining work.

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Bret Bielema named to midseason watch list for 2025 Dodd Trophy

By K. A. Troyer | Oct 22, 2025

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema has been named to the midseason watch list for the 2025 Dodd Coach of the Year award.

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Piatt County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By U. J. Kaufman | Oct 22, 2025

In Piatt County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois women’s gymnastics announces home and away schedule for 2026 season

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 22, 2025

Illinois women's gymnastics head coach Josh Nilson has announced the team's schedule for the 2026 season.

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Champaign responds to agricultural lime spill on Mattis Avenue

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 22, 2025

This afternoon, the City of Champaign responded to a spill of agricultural lime along southbound Mattis Avenue between Hedge Road and Kirby Avenue.

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Who among former Chambana area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Oct. 25?

By T. C. Small | Oct 22, 2025

Saturday, Oct. 25 will feature competition from these former Chambana area high school standouts.

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Fae Cornish reflects on fall softball games and team growth

By K. A. Troyer | Oct 22, 2025

Fae Cornish, a redshirt freshman outfielder for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Softball team, shared her experiences from a recent weekend of games.

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In 2023-24 school year, white students had highest representation in Champaign County schools

By U. J. Kaufman | Oct 21, 2025

In Champaign County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Mary Miller criticizes Senate Democrats over government funding votes

By D. D. Frederick | Oct 21, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller used her social media platform on October 21, 2025, to criticize Senate Democratic leaders and highlight Republican actions related to government funding votes.

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Illinois adjusts start times for volleyball and men’s basketball games on November 14

By K. A. Troyer | Oct 21, 2025

The University of Illinois has announced changes to the start times for two home sporting events scheduled for November 14.