August, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Champaign County Board met July 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 18, 2024

Champaign County Board met Thursday, July 18

Champaign County Board Committee of the Whole met Aug. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 18, 2024

Champaign County Board Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Aug. 13

1 gas station in cities throughout Vermilion County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 10

By Chambana Sun | Aug 18, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Home sales in Champaign County in week ending Aug. 10

By Chambana Sun | Aug 18, 2024

There were eight reported residential sales in Champaign County in the week ending Aug. 10, according to BlockShopper.com.

$14,581 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Piatt County

By Chambana Sun | Aug 17, 2024

In May, Piatt County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

6 lawyers in good standing in cities within Ford County as of July

By Chambana Sun | Aug 17, 2024

Cities within Ford County recorded six lawyers in good standing to practice law as of July.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Champaign County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Chambana Sun | Aug 17, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Chambana Sun area weekly mass times

By Chambana Sun | Aug 17, 2024

The following parishes in the Chambana Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Ford County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Aug. 10

By Chambana Sun | Aug 17, 2024

There were nine reported residential sales in Ford County in the week ending Aug. 10, according to BlockShopper.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Piatt County in week ending Aug. 10

By Chambana Sun | Aug 17, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Vermilion County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Chambana Sun | Aug 17, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Piatt County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Chambana Sun | Aug 17, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many Piatt County students failed their ELA IAR during 2022-23?

By Chambana Sun | Aug 16, 2024

Of the 1,478 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 52.8% failed the ELA portion of the test.

Neighborhood Services hosts informational meeting on community safety

By Chambana Sun | Aug 16, 2024

On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Neighborhood Services held a meeting for residents of the Stone Gate and Green Meadows neighborhoods at Centennial High School. Staff from the Fire Department discussed fire safety and explained the requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Information on receiving smoke detector installations and other fire safety training was also shared. Police staff provided crime statistics for the area and offered tips for crime prevention.

Jackson Buchanan advances to semifinals at U.S. Amateur

By Chambana Sun | Aug 16, 2024

CHASKA, MINN. – Fighting Illini men's golf rising senior Jackson Buchanan, the reigning Big Ten Player of the Year, has advanced to the semifinals at the 124th U.S. Amateur at Hazeltine National Golf Club. He is one of the final four competitors vying for the prestigious Havemeyer Trophy.

Neighborhood Services supports community events with grants and resources

By Chambana Sun | Aug 16, 2024

On Friday, August 9, 2024, Neighborhood Services supported the End of Summer Celebration hosted by Y on the Fly. Families enjoyed games, a bounce house, and food. The Neighborhood Ambassadors assisted with setup and teardown, as well as distributing food during the event. Attendees received school supplies as kids prepare to return to school.

Illinois faces Arkansas in Thanksgiving Day basketball game

By Chambana Sun | Aug 16, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – A Thanksgiving Day men's college basketball game will see Illinois face Arkansas in Kansas City. The match is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 28, at the T-Mobile Center and will be broadcast live at 3 p.m. CT on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.