July, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Anthony Drive road closure announced for July 11-12

By Chambana Sun | Jul 10, 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 begin on Thursday, July 11, and is expected to reopen by the end of the day on Friday, July 12, 2024, weather permitting. Access to all local properties will be maintained.

University Avenue lane closure scheduled for July 11

By Chambana Sun | Jul 10, 2024

As part of the City’s 2024 Infrastructure Maintenance Project, A&A Concrete will be closing one lane of University Avenue between Prospect Avenue and State Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 11, 2024, and is expected to be completed by the end of the day, weather permitting.

Market Street road closure scheduled for crane installation

By Chambana Sun | Jul 10, 2024

Custom Service Crane will close Market Street from Taylor Street to University Avenue to install a crane at 111 N. Market Street. The closure is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

City of Champaign to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new Downtown Plaza

By Chambana Sun | Jul 10, 2024

The City of Champaign will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the commencement of construction for the first phase of the new Downtown Plaza. The event is scheduled for July 12, 2024, at 4:30 pm at 1 E. Main Street. Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen and State Senator Paul Faraci will deliver remarks during the ceremony. Refreshments will be provided by Big Grove Tavern.

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Champaign County County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Chambana Sun | Jul 9, 2024

In Champaign County County schools, 3,287 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

How much did Vermilion County spend on men's football teams in 2023?

By Chambana Sun | Jul 9, 2024

Men's football teams from Vermilion County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

Champaign police announce joint effort to enforce speed limits statewide

By Chambana Sun | Jul 9, 2024

The Champaign Police Department announced today it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across Illinois to reduce speeding. Throughout July, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for speeding and other traffic violations.

Busey Movie Night set for Aug. 10 at Memorial Stadium

By Chambana Sun | Jul 9, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois Athletics has announced that the Fighting Illini will partner with Busey Bank to host Busey Movie Night at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10. This year's event will feature a family-friendly movie selected by an online fan vote.

Champaign County residents paid 8th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during April

By Chambana Sun | Jul 8, 2024

Champaign County residents paid $3.5 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per county in April.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Vermilion County in week ending July 6

By Chambana Sun | Jul 8, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.