August, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Rajeev Ram wins silver in men’s doubles at Paris Olympics

By Chambana Sun | Aug 3, 2024

Illinois men's tennis alum Rajeev Ram secured the men's doubles silver medal at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics on Saturday, marking the second Olympic medal of his career.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Ford County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 27

By Chambana Sun | Aug 2, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Ford County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Champaign County taxpayers give $2,725 in County Automobile Renting Tax in May

By Chambana Sun | Aug 2, 2024

In May, Champaign County saw a decrease in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Ford County in week ending July 27

By Chambana Sun | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Piatt County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 27

By Chambana Sun | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

$2.2 million in County School Facility Tax collected in May for Champaign County

By Chambana Sun | Aug 2, 2024

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

Piatt County home prices rose in first half of 2024

By Chambana Sun | Aug 2, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2024 in Piatt County rose by $20,526, while total sales decreased by 30.8%.

Anthony Drive to close for construction from August 6-9

By Chambana Sun | Aug 2, 2024

White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive. Eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., starting on Tuesday, August 6, and ending on Friday, August 9, 2024, weather permitting. Access will be maintained to all local properties.

Champaign expands CGTV closed captioning services to multiple languages

By Chambana Sun | Aug 2, 2024

The City of Champaign has announced the expansion of closed captioning services for CGTV, the City's government access channel. Initially, the City began captioning all its video programming in English in 2022. This summer, CGTV expanded to offer captions in additional languages. Viewers watching on-demand videos recorded after July 1, 2024, can now choose from English, Spanish, French, and Korean captions. For those watching live programming via the live stream or cable TV, captions are available in English and Spanish.

Daniel Street closure between Fifth and Sixth streets extended until August 5

By Chambana Sun | Aug 2, 2024

A&R Mechanical Services, Inc. has announced an extended closure of a section of Daniel Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street to perform sanitary sewer and sinkhole repairs. Through traffic on the block will be restricted; however, local property access will be maintained. The intersection at Daniel Street and Fifth Street will remain open to traffic.

City of Champaign announces August council meeting details

By Chambana Sun | Aug 2, 2024

The City Council agenda for the August 6, 2024 Regular Council Meeting is now available. The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, located at 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, at 7:00 p.m. The event is open to the public, and participation is encouraged.

Downtown street closures announced for upcoming Champaign StreetFest

By Chambana Sun | Aug 2, 2024

The Champaign City Partnership will be hosting Champaign StreetFest: Downtown Throwdown on Saturday, August 3, from 2 – 9 p.m. To accommodate the event, the following streets will be closed to traffic beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday; they will reopen by 7 a.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2024:

Illinois Athletics announces FamILLy Movie Night featuring Kung Fu Panda 4

By Chambana Sun | Aug 2, 2024

Illinois Athletics will host FamILLy Movie Night, sponsored by Busey Bank, at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 5:30 p.m. CT. The event is free and begins with autographs from the football team, followed by a screening of "Kung Fu Panda 4" at 7 p.m. CT on the stadium's videoboard.