August, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

$160,026 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in May for Vermilion County

By Chambana Sun | Aug 7, 2024

In May, Vermilion County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Vermilion County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Chambana Sun | Aug 7, 2024

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Green Street eastbound lane closure scheduled for August 8

By Chambana Sun | Aug 7, 2024

In order to complete pruning activities, the Public Works Department will be closing the eastbound lane of Green Street between Garfield Avenue and Russell Street. Eastbound traffic will be detoured to John Street. Westbound Green Street traffic will be unaffected by this project. The closure will take place on Thursday, August 8, 2024, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. This work is weather dependent and may be delayed in the event of inclement weather.

Illinois unveils throwback uniforms for rededication game vs Michigan

By Chambana Sun | Aug 7, 2024

Illinois will rewind to the early days of Fighting Illini football when it takes the field against Michigan on Oct. 19, marking 100 years and one day after Red Grange’s historic six-touchdown performance against the Wolverines during the Memorial Stadium Dedication Game in 1924.

Franklin and McCray named to Comeback Player of Year watch list

By Chambana Sun | Aug 7, 2024

University of Illinois wide receiver Zakhari Franklin and running back Josh McCray have been named to the 2024 Comeback Player of the Year preseason watch list, as announced on Wednesday by the College Sports Communicators in collaboration with the Associated Press and the Fiesta Bowl.

Vermilion County students and their mathematics performance in 2022-23

By Chambana Sun | Aug 6, 2024

Of the 4,818 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 88.1% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

Vermilion County taxpayers give $185,879 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By Chambana Sun | Aug 6, 2024

In May, Vermilion County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Champaign County Board Broadband Task Force met August 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 6, 2024

Champaign County Board Broadband Task Force met 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 5.

Bret Bielema launches backpack drive with Illinois football team

By Chambana Sun | Aug 6, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema, his family, and the Illinois football team have launched the FamILLy First Backpack and School Supply Drive in conjunction with FamILLy Movie Night, it was announced Tuesday. Coach Bielema and his wife, Jen, initiated the drive by donating the first 150 backpacks to Champaign-Urbana schools, along with 100 Fighting Illini football season tickets, in honor of Memorial Stadium's 100th Anniversary season.

City of Champaign announces online auction for vehicle

By Chambana Sun | Aug 6, 2024

The City of Champaign is offering a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country for sale through an online auction. Bids will be accepted via GovDeals until Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 11:34 a.m. CDT.

Illinois names two running backs to prestigious award watch list

By Chambana Sun | Aug 6, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – University of Illinois running backs Kaden Feagin and Josh McCray have been named to the 2024 watch list for the Doak Walker Award by the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA) and the PwC SMU Athletic Forum.