July, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Rising Road and Windsor Road lane closures scheduled for maintenance

By Chambana Sun | Jul 23, 2024

As part of the City’s 2024 Infrastructure Maintenance Project, A&A Concrete will be closing one lane of Rising Road and one lane of Windsor Road at the intersection to repair and replace the guardrail. The work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, with the closure expected to last one day, weather permitting.

Daniel Street road closure announced for sewer and sinkhole repair

By Chambana Sun | Jul 23, 2024

A portion of Daniel Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street has been closed by A&R Mechanical Services, Inc. to perform a sanitary sewer and sinkhole repair. Through traffic will not be allowed on the block; however, access to local properties will be maintained. The intersection of Daniel Street and Fifth Street will remain open to traffic.

Bret Bielema discusses upcoming challenges at Big Ten Football Media Days

By Chambana Sun | Jul 23, 2024

In his fourth trip to Indianapolis for Big Ten Football Media Days since being named head coach of the Illinois football program in December 2020, Bret Bielema fielded questions from reporters in a nationally televised press conference before taking part in various media opportunities throughout the day.

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller: 'Kamala Harris must answer for the deadly invasion of our southern border and her cover-up of Biden's cognitive decline'

By Chambana Sun | Jul 23, 2024

U.S. Representative Mary Miller reacted to President Joe Biden stepping down and his support for Vice President Kamala Harris to run for president, stating, "'Border Czar' Kamala Harris must answer for the deadly invasion of our southern border and her cover-up of Biden's cognitive decline." She made the statement in a July 21 Facebook post.

Piatt County County Education: 2,788 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Chambana Sun | Jul 23, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 92.8% of students enrolled in Piatt County County school districts identified as white.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Champaign County in week ending July 20

By Chambana Sun | Jul 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

College students in Champaign County received $13,868,086 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

By Chambana Sun | Jul 22, 2024

Champaign County's two universities paid $13,868,086 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Ford County collects $7,263 in County Sales Tax in April

By Chambana Sun | Jul 22, 2024

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

Champaign County's basketball teams receive $20,480,406 in 2023

By Chambana Sun | Jul 22, 2024

Champaign County's two colleges spent $20,480,406 on their basketball teams in 2023, an 11.4% increase over the previous year.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Champaign County in week ending July 20?

By Chambana Sun | Jul 22, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Piatt County in week ending July 20?

By Chambana Sun | Jul 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Rose files bill to ban carbon sequestration over Mahomet Aquifer

By Chambana Sun | Jul 22, 2024

In response to Governor Pritzker signing SB 1289 into law against his strong opposition, Senator Rose filed a new bill, Senate Bill 3963, that bans carbon sequestration activity over the federally designated sole-source Mahomet Aquifer. "Sign the following petition if you want to help keep our drinking water safe."

Illinois hires Chase Kappeler as assistant coach for cross country and track

By Chambana Sun | Jul 22, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Director of track, field, and cross country Petros Kyprianou announced on Monday the hiring of Chase Kappeler as an assistant coach for cross country and track. Kappeler will also assist in operations duties.

Dana Dimel joins Illinois football program as senior offensive assistant

By Chambana Sun | Jul 22, 2024

Dana Dimel has joined the Illinois football program as a senior offensive assistant, according to an announcement made by head coach Bret Bielema. Dimel, who has 12 seasons of experience as a head coach at the NCAA Division I level, is expected to bring significant expertise to the Fighting Illini staff.