Chambana Sun

04/07/2024

Champaign residents paid $4 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per municipality in April. Read more…

Champaign residents paid $4 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per municipality in April.

04/07/2024

The 2024 women's track and field squad at the University of Illinois concluded the season with nine First-Team All-Americans, marking the highest tally in the Big Ten. This achievement includes five indoor and four outdoor honorees. Among these athletes is Rose Yeboah, a national champion and Olympic qualifier in the high jump. Read more…

04/07/2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Fighting Illini men's golf program will be well represented when the PGA TOUR tees off this week at its annual stop at the John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. Read more…

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Fighting Illini men's golf program will be well represented when the PGA TOUR tees off this week at its annual stop at the John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.

04/07/2024

On June 29, 2024, Angel’s Youth Center hosted its fourth annual “Beat the Streets” event at Champaign’s Centennial Park. Executive Director Angelica Johnson stated that the event was created to educate kids about the dangers of gun violence and to encourage consideration for their future. Read more…

04/07/2024

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment building in the 500 block of E. Columbia Ave. on Monday, July 1, at 11:36 p.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish the fire inside this eight-unit apartment building. Read more…

04/07/2024

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment building in the 600 block of Crescent Dr. on Tuesday, July 2 at 3:00 a.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish the fire inside this three-story multi-family residence. Read more…

04/07/2024

On July 1, 2024, the Trauma & Resilience Initiative, in partnership with ReImagine IL, held a restorative justice gathering at the Douglass Branch Library. Community organizations such as ReDeploy, DREAAM, the University of Illinois School of Social Work, Champaign County Probation, and the Equity & Engagement department were in attendance. A round table discussion was held over lunch to identify how residents and organizational staff can work together to achieve restorative justice in Champaign and the surrounding areas. Read more…

On July 1, 2024, the Trauma & Resilience Initiative, in partnership with ReImagine IL, held a restorative justice gathering at the Douglass Branch Library. Community organizations such as ReDeploy, DREAAM, the University of Illinois School of Social Work, Champaign County Probation, and the Equity &...

04/07/2024

The City of Champaign has announced it is accepting bids for the Fire Station No. 5 Roof Replacement Project. The official bid advertisement can be viewed on the city's website. Read more…

The City of Champaign has announced it is accepting bids for the Fire Station No. 5 Roof Replacement Project. The official bid advertisement can be viewed on the city's website.

04/07/2024

Champaign City Manager Dorothy Ann David has appointed Terry Lusby, Jr. as the City’s next Public Works Director, effective August 12, 2024. Lusby brings over 16 years of experience in public works and construction management in both public and private sectors. His expertise includes overseeing water supply and distribution systems, sewer collection systems, streets, traffic control systems, fleet services, building and grounds maintenance, engineering, contract management, and customer service. Read more…

Champaign City Manager Dorothy Ann David has appointed Terry Lusby, Jr. as the City’s next Public Works Director, effective August 12, 2024. Lusby brings over 16 years of experience in public works and construction management in both public and private sectors. His expertise includes overseeing wa...

04/07/2024

Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close the eastbound lane of Daniel Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street to complete pavement patching. The closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 8, and is expected to reopen by Friday, July 12, 2024, weather permitting. The westbound lane will remain open during the construction period. Access to all local properties will be maintained throughout the closure. Read more…

Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close the eastbound lane of Daniel Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street to complete pavement patching. The closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 8, and is expected to reopen by Friday, July 12, 2024, weather permitting. The westbound lan...

04/07/2024

The City initiated the 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) on July 1. Under this initiative, high school students from Champaign Unit 4 School District are placed with employer partners for a six-week, 105-hour paid work experience. Due to an unexpected structural change this year, students are not only placed but also officially hired by their respective employer partners. For the first time, students placed with the City are considered City employees. Read more…

The City initiated the 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) on July 1. Under this initiative, high school students from Champaign Unit 4 School District are placed with employer partners for a six-week, 105-hour paid work experience. Due to an unexpected structural change this year, students....

04/07/2024

Springfield, IL—State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) issued a statement following the announcement that iFAB has awarded a $51 million EDA Tech Hubs grant to advance central Illinois as a leader in biomanufacturing. Read more…

Springfield, IL—State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) issued a statement following the announcement that iFAB has awarded a $51 million EDA Tech Hubs grant to advance central Illinois as a leader in biomanufacturing.

04/07/2024

Duce Construction will close multiple lanes of traffic on Mattis Avenue between Williamsburg Drive and Paula Drive to complete storm sewer construction. The project will reduce traffic to one lane of northbound and one lane of southbound traffic through the work zone, with lane shifts expected. Read more…

Duce Construction will close multiple lanes of traffic on Mattis Avenue between Williamsburg Drive and Paula Drive to complete storm sewer construction. The project will reduce traffic to one lane of northbound and one lane of southbound traffic through the work zone, with lane shifts expected.

03/07/2024

Ford County residents paid $37,888 in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per county in April. Read more…

03/07/2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com. Read more…

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02/07/2024

In April, Vermilion County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month. Read more…

02/07/2024

Five Illinois women's golfers have been named Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars, as announced by the organization today. Illini alumna Isabel Sy, along with junior Lexanne Halama, sophomore Anna Ritter, and freshmen Erica Lee and Yurang Li, all earned All-American Scholar accolades for the 2023-24 season. Read more…

Five Illinois women's golfers have been named Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars, as announced by the organization today. Illini alumna Isabel Sy, along with junior Lexanne Halama, sophomore Anna Ritter, and freshmen Erica Lee and Yurang Li, all earned All-American Scholar...

02/07/2024

Hoerr Construction will close the center of First Street between Park Street and University Avenue to perform storm sewer cleaning. During this period, both northbound and southbound traffic on First Street will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone. Read more…

Hoerr Construction will close the center of First Street between Park Street and University Avenue to perform storm sewer cleaning. During this period, both northbound and southbound traffic on First Street will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone.

02/07/2024

Hoerr Construction will close the south lane of Springfield Avenue between New Street and Lynn Street to perform storm sewer cleaning. During this period, eastbound traffic on Springfield Avenue will merge into the center turn lane through a short construction work zone. Westbound traffic on Springfield Avenue will remain unaffected. Read more…

Hoerr Construction will close the south lane of Springfield Avenue between New Street and Lynn Street to perform storm sewer cleaning. During this period, eastbound traffic on Springfield Avenue will merge into the center turn lane through a short construction work zone. Westbound traffic on Springf...

01/07/2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Director of Illinois track, field and cross country Petros Kyprianou announced the addition of Kristine Blazevica from Texas on Monday, July 1. Blazevica recently became an All-American in the heptathlon at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Championships with her third-place finish (6,126 points). Read more…

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Director of Illinois track, field and cross country Petros Kyprianou announced the addition of Kristine Blazevica from Texas on Monday, July 1. Blazevica recently became an All-American in the heptathlon at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Championships with her third-place finish (6,126 po...

01/07/2024

In Champaign County County schools, 26 Am. Indian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report. Read more…

In Champaign County County schools, 26 Am. Indian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

01/07/2024

Women’s basketball teams from Vermilion County received $183,202 during the 2023 season, up 7.6% from the previous year.

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Women’s basketball teams from Vermilion County received $183,202 during the 2023 season, up 7.6% from the previous year.

30/06/2024

There was one reported residential sale in Champaign County in the week ending June 22, according to BlockShopper.com. Read more…

There was one reported residential sale in Champaign County in the week ending June 22, according to BlockShopper.com.

29/06/2024

Men’s basketball teams from Vermilion County received $197,306 during the 2023 season, up 2.2% from the previous year.

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Men’s basketball teams from Vermilion County received $197,306 during the 2023 season, up 2.2% from the previous year.

29/06/2024

There were 72 students suspended in Monticello Community Unit School District 25 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education. Read more…

There were 72 students suspended in Monticello Community Unit School District 25 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

29/06/2024

The City Council agenda for the July 2, 2024, Regular Council Meeting is now available. The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers of the City Building at 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign at 7:00 p.m. The event is open to the public, and participation is both welcome and encouraged. Read more…

The City Council agenda for the July 2, 2024, Regular Council Meeting is now available. The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers of the City Building at 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign at 7:00 p.m. The event is open to the public, and participation is both welcome and encouraged.

29/06/2024

Hoerr Construction will close the right lane of westbound University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street to perform storm sewer cleaning. During this period, westbound University Avenue will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone. Read more…

Hoerr Construction will close the right lane of westbound University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street to perform storm sewer cleaning. During this period, westbound University Avenue will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone.

29/06/2024

A Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event has been scheduled to take place in Champaign County on Saturday, August 17, 2024. This drop-off event is sponsored by the Illinois EPA and is open to all Illinois residents. Residents must pre-register for this event at hhwevent.simplybook.me by selecting an available time slot between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. The online registration opens on Monday, July 1. This event will once again take place at the State Farm Center, 1800 S. First Street, Champaign (SW parking lot off Saint Mary’s Road). Immediately upon reserving a time, a... Read more…

A Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event has been scheduled to take place in Champaign County on Saturday, August 17, 2024. This drop-off event is sponsored by the Illinois EPA and is open to all Illinois residents. Residents must pre-register for this event at hhwevent.simplybook.me by se...

29/06/2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Illinois Head Softball Coach Tyra Perry announced on Friday the addition of Brendan Goler as an assistant coach to the Fighting Illini program. Goler previously served as an associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Minnesota Morris. Read more…

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Illinois Head Softball Coach Tyra Perry announced on Friday the addition of Brendan Goler as an assistant coach to the Fighting Illini program. Goler previously served as an associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Minnesota Morris.

29/06/2024

Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of westbound University Avenue between Market Street and Chestnut Street to perform storm sewer cleaning. During this period, westbound University Avenue will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone. Read more…

Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of westbound University Avenue between Market Street and Chestnut Street to perform storm sewer cleaning. During this period, westbound University Avenue will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone.