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Rantoul, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Rantoul! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How are Rantoul Township grads really doing in college classes?
- See how Rantoul’s boys’ soccer exploded for seven goals.
- Rantoul man among three sentenced after high‑speed chase gun case.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
- Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 66, low: 55.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, a shower; cool, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 45.7% of Rantoul Township High School graduates at Illinois community colleges enrolled in remedial courses in 2024-25 (chambanasun.com) — Rantoul Township High School graduates heading to Illinois community colleges are enrolling in remedial classes at a much higher rate than the statewide average, especially in math. Only about a third enroll in college within a year, trailing Illinois overall. The story also outlines new state K‑12 funding and tax credit changes that could indirectly affect Rantoul families. 
• Highlights/scores: High school sports (9/19/26) (wcia.com) — Rantoul boys’ soccer fans can celebrate a big 7–3 win over IVC, highlighted in this roundup of Saturday’s Central Illinois high school action. The piece also recaps football, volleyball, and other soccer scores from around the region, giving Rantoul residents a quick snapshot of how neighboring schools are performing this week.
• Champaign man to serve 10 years for weapon possession in high speed chase incident (news-gazette.com) — A Champaign man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after a 2024 high‑speed chase that triggered a soft lockdown at Booker T. Washington STEM Academy. Prosecutors tied him to a firearm through DNA evidence, while two other men, including one from Rantoul, received 11‑year sentences for related weapons charges. The case involved multiple agencies and detailed video evidence.
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- Woodforest National Bank posted a job opening for Teller Retail Banker II in Rantoul. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rantoul here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- High School Huddle: Champaign Central earns top seed with postseason play in reach (news-gazette.com)
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- Girls' Trip takes a turn on the dance floor (wandtv.com)
- Amber Glen Fun Fair (chambanamoms.com)
- West Nevada packs a punch, plays with heart (dailyillini.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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