May, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

1 gas station in cities throughout Vermilion County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 11

By Chambana Sun | May 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where was the cheapest place to fill up on regular gas in cities in Piatt County in week ending May 11?

By Chambana Sun | May 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Vermilion County County schools in 2021-22 school year?

By Chambana Sun | May 14, 2024

In Vermilion County County schools, 756 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Champaign County home prices rose in April 2024 compared to April 2023

By Chambana Sun | May 14, 2024

In April, the median sale price of a home in Champaign County rose by $33,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 13.5%.

Four Illini earn CSC academic all-district accolades

By Chambana Sun | May 14, 2024

Four Illinois women's tennis student-athletes have been named College Sports Communicators (CSC, formerly CoSIDA) Academic All-District honorees, the association announced on Tuesday.

Illinois maintains narrow lead heading into final round at Stanford Regional

By Chambana Sun | May 14, 2024

The Illinois men's golf team, ranked 18th nationally and seeded third, continued their strong performance at the NCAA Stanford Regional on Tuesday. The team finished the day with a score of 10-under 270 at Stanford Golf Course, maintaining a one-shot lead heading into the final round.

Road closures on Market and Taylor Streets for bollard installation

By Chambana Sun | May 14, 2024

City contractors are set to install bollard sleeves, leading to the closure of certain streets. The affected areas include Market Street from Main Street to University Avenue and Taylor Street from Walnut Street to Market Street.

Kenta Miyoshi earns CSC Academic All-District honor for Illinois

By Chambana Sun | May 14, 2024

Illinois sophomore Kenta Miyoshi has been named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District list, marking his first appearance on this prestigious roster. The announcement was made by the organization on Tuesday.

Bradley Avenue lane closure for pavement patching from May 15-20

By Chambana Sun | May 14, 2024

In a bid to complete pavement patching, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers have announced the closure of one westbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Sixth Street and Crispus Drive. The reduction of westbound traffic to a single lane in the area will commence on Wednesday, May 15, and is expected to last until Monday, May 20, 2024, provided the weather conditions are favorable.

Lane closure on Kirby Avenue for pavement patching from May 15-20

By Chambana Sun | May 14, 2024

On May 14, 2024, it was announced that Ameren Illinois and Shaw Brothers will be closing one eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Mayfair Road and Lincoln Road. This closure is necessary to facilitate pavement patching work in the area. As a result of this closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to a single lane.

Champaign County responsible for 8th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during February

By Chambana Sun | May 13, 2024

Champaign County residents paid $3.2 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per county in February.

There were 26 multiracial students enrolled in Piatt County County schools in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | May 13, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Piatt County County school districts identified as multiracial.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Piatt County in week ending May 11?

By Chambana Sun | May 13, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Vermilion County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Chambana Sun | May 13, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in Vermilion County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.

Illini golfers lead after first round at NCAA Stanford Regional

By Chambana Sun | May 13, 2024

The Fighting Illini men's golf team began the NCAA Stanford Regional with a strong performance, securing a four-stroke lead at Stanford Golf Course. The team's success was driven by Max Herendeen's outstanding debut, leading the 18-hole round.

Corey Parker joins Illinois as new defensive backs coach

By Chambana Sun | May 13, 2024

Corey Parker has been appointed as the defensive backs coach for the Illinois football team, as announced by head coach Bret Bielema. The appointment is pending approval from the University of Illinois Board of Trustees in July.

Piatt County home prices fall in March 2024 compared to March 2023

By Chambana Sun | May 13, 2024

In March, the median sale price of a home in Piatt County fell by $4,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 76.2%.