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Search ArticlesWhich former Chambana area high school athletes will be active on Thursday, Sept. 10?
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Two fewer lawyers allowed to practice law in cities in Champaign County in August
Cities within Champaign County saw a decline in the number of lawyers with active licenses in August compared to the previous month, according to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) of the Supreme Court of Illinois. In total, there were 241 active legal licenses recorded in Champaign County in August, compared to 243 in the previous month. The highest number of licenses was granted in Champaign (128).
BHRA shares athletic updates and schedule changes for Blue Devil teams in early September
Bismarck-Henning Rossville-Alvin Cooperative High School (BHRA) highlighted a series of athletic updates and announcements for its student body and community through posts on its official Twitter account in early September 2026. On September 5, BHRA shared news of an athletic victory, stating, "Big win from Payton-Moss Field! Go Blue Devils!" Two days later, on September 7, the school promoted a busy week of sports events: " BIG WEEK, BLUE DEVIL NATION! TODAY: Home Soccer vs.
Who are the Chambana area high school alumni in action on Wednesday, Sept. 9?
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Catlin tied for 128th among Illinois cities in July scam reports
Scam | gettyimages Sep 7, 2026 By Y. S. Smallwood With one scam report in July 2026, Catlin was one of 155 cities tied for 128th among 282 Illinois cities with at least one BBB Scam Tracker report, the Better Business Bureau said. The city had no scam reports in the previous month. The report showed a $23.98 loss from an online purchase scam that included the description: "Supposed to get a power hose.
Rep. Mary Miller highlights legislative issues and shares holiday message in recent posts
Rep. Mary Miller, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Illinois’ 15th district, has recently posted a series of messages on her official social media account addressing legislative priorities and sharing personal reflections. On September 5, 2026, Miller criticized Democratic lawmakers' voting record on several policy initiatives, stating, "Give every American child $1,000 to invest in their future? Democrats voted NO. Expand school choice for American families? Democrats voted NO.
Danville among 28 cities tied for 30th in Illinois scam reports in July
Danville was one of 28 cities tied for 30th among 282 Illinois cities with at least one BBB Scam Tracker report in July 2026, recording three scam reports, according to Better Business Bureau. That compared with two reports in the previous month. Reported losses in Danville in July 2026 totaled $63.83 across two reports that listed dollar amounts. Counterfeit product was the most common scam type, accounting for one report.
Who are the ex-high school stars from Chambana area competing on Tuesday, Sept. 8?
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Who are the former Chambana area high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Sept. 7?
These former Chambana area high school athletes will be active in competitions the week of Monday, Sept. 7. Aidan Laughery Illinois Fighting Illini Running back Senior 5′11″ 200 Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School Hometown: Gibson City Next Game: vs. Duke Blue Devils, Saturday, Sept. 12, 3:30 p.m. Aiden Porter Illinois Blueboys Wide receiver Junior 5′11″ 175 Unity High School Hometown: Sidney Next Game: vs. Lyon Scots, Saturday, Sept.
Cities in Ford County had no changes in number of lawyers practicing law in August
Cities within Ford County saw no change in the number of lawyers with active licenses in August compared to the previous month, according to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) of the Supreme Court of Illinois. In total, there were five active legal licenses recorded in Ford County in August. All of the licenses were granted in Paxton.