June, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Liza Fruendt joins Fighting Illini women’s basketball as assistant coach

By Chambana Sun | Jun 3, 2024

Fighting Illini women's basketball head coach Shauna Green has announced the addition of Liza Fruendt to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Fruendt comes to Illinois after three seasons with Tennessee's program.

Champaign seeks proposals for work order management system purchase project

By Chambana Sun | Jun 3, 2024

The City of Champaign is currently accepting proposals for the Work Order Management System Purchase Project. Interested parties can request proposal documents through the provided link.

Former Illini golfers take part in various professional events

By Chambana Sun | Jun 3, 2024

Six former University of Illinois golfers are participating in various professional golf events this week. Head coach Mike Small is joining his former teammate Steve Stricker on the PGA TOUR Champions.

Illinois men's gymnastics welcomes grad transfer Sam Phillips

By Chambana Sun | Jun 3, 2024

Illinois men's gymnastics head coach Daniel Ribeiro has announced the addition of graduate transfer Sam Phillips for the 2025 season. The announcement was made on Monday.

Illinois Athletics announces inaugural FamILLy Weekend during 2024 football season

By Chambana Sun | Jun 3, 2024

The Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the launch of FamILLy Weekend, a new event to be held during the 2024 football season. The first FamILLy Weekend will coincide with the Fighting Illini's game against Kansas on Saturday, September 7 at Memorial Stadium.

Senator Rose criticizes Governor Pritzker's FY2025 budget proposal

By Chambana Sun | Jun 3, 2024

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) issued a statement after voting against Governor Pritzker’s budget, which allocates over $53 billion for Fiscal Year 2025.

Illinois track teams prepare for NCAA Outdoor Championships

By Chambana Sun | Jun 3, 2024

The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams are preparing for the NCAA Outdoor Championships, scheduled from June 5-8 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The event will feature 16 athletes from Illinois competing across 12 events, marking the largest representation since 2008 when the program sent 17 athletes.

Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice among nominees for College Football Hall of Fame

By Chambana Sun | Jun 3, 2024

The National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame have released the names on the 2025 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Among those nominated are former Fighting Illini players Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice. This year's ballot includes 77 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision, along with 101 players and 34 coaches from divisional ranks.

Illini golfers Buchanan and Campbell qualify for U.S. Open

By Chambana Sun | Jun 3, 2024

Illinois men's golf rising senior Jackson Buchanan and former Fighting Illini Brian Campbell have secured their places in the upcoming U.S. Open. Both athletes advanced through local qualifying last month and succeeded in final qualifying on Monday, joining fellow Illini Thomas Detry in the 156-player field at the 124th edition of the tournament, scheduled for June 13-16 at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Champaign suspends municipal electric aggregation program

By Chambana Sun | Jun 3, 2024

The City of Champaign's Municipal Electric Aggregation (MEA) electric supply contract with Constellation NewEnergy will conclude in July 2024. Currently, the City does not plan to continue its MEA program for the upcoming period. The electricity supply rate from Ameren is lower than the most competitive offer rate that the City received, meaning Ameren customers are expected to pay less.

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Chambana Sun area weekly mass times

By Chambana Sun | Jun 3, 2024

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

Champaign County taxpayers give $578,467 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

By Chambana Sun | Jun 3, 2024

In March, Champaign County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 13.1% of Champaign County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | Jun 2, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 13.1% of students enrolled in Champaign County school districts identified as Hispanic.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Vermilion County in week ending June 1?

By Chambana Sun | Jun 2, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

Village of Rossville Board of Trustees met May 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 2, 2024

Village of Rossville Board of Trustees met 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 28.

Cities in Ford County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in May

By Chambana Sun | Jun 2, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Ford County in May remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

Illinois exits NCAA tournament after loss to Indiana State

By Chambana Sun | Jun 2, 2024

Illinois baseball's journey in the NCAA Tournament came to an end after a 13-2 defeat against Indiana State at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington. This loss marked their elimination from the tournament, concluding their performance at the Lexington Regional with one win and two losses.