August, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

3 gas stations in cities throughout Champaign County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 3

By Chambana Sun | Aug 9, 2024

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

State Representative Chris Miller: 'Pritzker: The future is bright for Illinois and EV manufactures'

By Chambana Sun | Aug 9, 2024

State Representative Chris Miller highlighted issues with Governor J.B. Pritzker's plans for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, stating, "EV manufactures: We can't afford to build a product there's no demand for and we continue to have financial losses." He made the statement in an August 7 Facebook post.

Ford County residents rank 97th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for May

By Chambana Sun | Aug 8, 2024

Ford County residents paid $36,121 in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per county in May.

Illinois: White students most represented ethnicity at Champaign County universities in 2022-23 school year

By Chambana Sun | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the three universities in Champaign County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

1 less lawyer practicing in cities in Ford County in July

By Chambana Sun | Aug 8, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Ford County in July decreased in comparison to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Champaign County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Chambana Sun | Aug 8, 2024

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

Community gathers to address recent gun violence incident

By Chambana Sun | Aug 8, 2024

On August 5, 2024, a Community Gun Violence Response Meeting was held at Garden Hills Elementary School from 4-5:30 pm. The meeting was hosted by the City of Champaign’s Equity and Engagement Department in collaboration with the CU Trauma and Resilience Initiative. Deputy Chief Coon, City Manager Dorothy David, Deputy City Manager Joan Walls, and Champaign City Council members Vanna Pianfetti, Will Kyles, Kathy Shannon, and Jamar Brown joined community members to discuss their thoughts on the gun violence incident that claimed the lives of two 18-year-olds the previous week.

Champaign increases campus enforcement for move-in/move-out cleanliness

By Chambana Sun | Aug 8, 2024

City code enforcement staff will increase enforcement in the campus area from August 12 through September 13 to prevent large accumulations of trash and overflowing dumpsters as students move in and out of their campus apartments. When problems are identified, property owners will be notified and given a short timeframe to remove accumulating trash. Failure to address the issues in a timely manner may result in the City removing the items and billing the property owners.

City concludes summer youth employment services program with celebration

By Chambana Sun | Aug 8, 2024

On August 2, 2024, staff from the City Manager’s Office, the Equity and Engagement Department, the Police Department, and Public Works Department gathered with their interns to celebrate the conclusion of the Summer Youth Employment Services (YES) Program. From 11 am to 1 pm, the team enjoyed lunch and engaged in games at West Side Park, marking a festive end to the interns' journey before they return to school.

Champaign Fire Department issues significant building permits

By Chambana Sun | Aug 8, 2024

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more.

Lane closure on Market Street scheduled for August

By Chambana Sun | Aug 8, 2024

In order to complete pavement patching for Comcast, Northern Construction will be closing one lane of Market Street between Wilber Avenue and Eisner Drive. The closure will begin on Monday, August 12, and will reopen on Friday, August 16, 2024, weather permitting. One lane of northbound and one lane of southbound traffic will be maintained at all times, and access will be maintained to all local properties.

Champaign officials canvass neighborhood following fatal shooting

By Chambana Sun | Aug 8, 2024

On July 28, 2024, a tragic gun violence incident claimed the lives of two 18-year-olds in the community. In response, the Equity and Engagement Department staff, aided by Neighborhood Ambassadors and Summer YES intern Iris Kim, canvassed the area surrounding the Mattis North Apartment complex throughout the week of July 29.

Aja Sims-Fletcher joins Illinois women's gymnastics coaching staff

By Chambana Sun | Aug 8, 2024

Aja Sims-Fletcher has joined the Illinois women's gymnastics program as an assistant coach, head coach Nadalie Walsh announced Thursday. Sims-Fletcher comes to the Illini after a year coaching at Talladega College, where she was named the inaugural head coach of their women's gymnastics program, making her the second-ever HBCU gymnastics coach.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Champaign County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 3

State Representative Chris Miller: 'Pritzker: The future is bright for Illinois and EV manufactures'

Ford County residents rank 97th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for May

Illinois: White students most represented ethnicity at Champaign County universities in 2022-23 school year

1 less lawyer practicing in cities in Ford County in July

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Champaign County in week ending Aug. 3?

Community gathers to address recent gun violence incident

Champaign increases campus enforcement for move-in/move-out cleanliness

City concludes summer youth employment services program with celebration

Champaign Fire Department issues significant building permits

Lane closure on Market Street scheduled for August

Champaign officials canvass neighborhood following fatal shooting

Aja Sims-Fletcher joins Illinois women's gymnastics coaching staff

Illinois announces gameday enhancements for Memorial Stadium

Student body in Vermilion County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Piatt County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 3

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