Oak Lawn-area gas eases as Chicago-metro diesel rises
Regular gas slipped Saturday in the Chicago Metro, while diesel rose. The latest AAA figures give Oak Lawn drivers and businesses two trends to watch.
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Jersey City Council Gives Initial Approval to Restrict New Data Centers
Jersey City’s council voted 9-0 on first reading for Ordinance 26-057, which would remove cyber hotels and data centers from principal permitted uses in the Industrial District. A final vote is scheduled for August 19.
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Federal agencies give Kansas City, Kansas, schools until Aug. 4 over student rules
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools faces an Aug. 4 federal deadline over disputed guidance involving transgender students, parent access to education records and Title IX policies.
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New London Gold Star Bridge work brings August night closures
New London drivers face scheduled Aug. 11–15 night closures at Exit 83 and South Frontage Road as northbound bridge traffic shifts into Stage 1.
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Salinas Gas Rises to $5.778; Diesel Eases to $6.834
AAA’s Aug. 1 Salinas metro averages show regular gas rising to $5.778 and diesel easing to $6.834, with both still above week-ago levels.
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Moody gets approved $328,671 grant for 2.36 miles of resurfacing
Moody has approved state and local funding for resurfacing 11 city streets covering 2.36 miles, but records do not set a construction start date.
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Lincoln Pump Prices: Regular Near $5.50, Diesel Tops $6.99
Lincoln station listings show regular gas as low as $5.499 and diesel from $5.899 to $6.999, making price comparisons important for local drivers.
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Boulder-Longmont Gas Rises From Last Week as Diesel Eases Saturday
Boulder-Longmont regular gas averaged $4.173 on August 1, while diesel averaged $5.214 after easing slightly from Friday but rising over the week.
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Fort Worth residents can vote in 2026 Scenic City People’s Choice contest
Fort Worth is among the certified Texas Scenic Cities in a public-choice contest open through October 30, with the planned winner announcement set for November 12.
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Durham City Council prepares for August cultural roadmap review
Durham’s joint city-county Cultural Roadmap is moving toward August presentations and possible adoption actions, but funding, staffing and implementation remain unsettled.
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St. Cloud Pump Check: Regular Gas at $3.80, Diesel at $5.37
A St. Cloud station lists regular gas at $3.799 and diesel at $5.369. Florida averages eased from last week but remain above year-ago levels.
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Appleton Regular Gas Rises Above $3.93; Diesel Holds Near $5.01
AAA’s July 31 Appleton metro check put regular gas at $3.935 and diesel at $5.009, with gasoline rising weekly and diesel up sharply from a week ago.
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Green Bay Gas Tops $4 as Diesel Holds Above $5 in Aug. 1 AAA Check
Green Bay metro regular gas averages $4.014 and diesel $5.013 in AAA’s Aug. 1 check, with both fuels sharply higher than a year ago.
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Jacksonville Council advances $2.03 billion budget into August hearings
Mayor Donna Deegan’s proposed Jacksonville budget would direct billions toward public safety, roads, drainage and septic-to-sewer work, but City Council review is still ahead.
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St. Paul-area gas slips below $4; diesel stays above $5.12
St. Paul-area gas slipped to $3.992 in AAA’s August 1 metro check, while diesel held at $5.128 after falling from yesterday but rising from last week.
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Stanley Families See County School Funding Rise, But Staffing Limits Remain
Gaston County added $5 million for 2026-27 schools, supporting pay and benefits while Stanley families still face districtwide hiring and staffing limits.
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Charleston Metro Gas Falls to $3.673; Diesel Rises to $5.271
AAA’s Aug. 1 Charleston-North Charleston metro check shows regular gas easing while diesel rises above $5, creating different pressures for drivers and fleets.
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Nashville Gas Prices Ease From Yesterday While Diesel Moves Higher
Nashville regular gas fell to $3.694 per gallon on Aug. 1, while diesel rose to $5.052, keeping diesel-heavy businesses under added cost pressure.
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Nags Head Flooding Prompts Temporary Ocean-Swimming Advisory
Heavy rain flooded parts of Nags Head on July 23-24, prompting floodwater pumping near Conch Street and a temporary advisory for nearby swimmers.
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Little Rock Metro Gas Holds at $3.745 as Diesel Reaches $4.908
AAA’s July 29 Little Rock-North Little Rock check puts regular gas at $3.745 and diesel at $4.908, with diesel up 9.3 cents in a week.
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Alexandria-Area Gas Slips to $4.02 as Diesel Rises to $5.397
Regular gas eased slightly in the latest Alexandria-serving metro check, but diesel rose again, keeping fuel costs high for commuters and local businesses.
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Rock Hill Fuel Check: Sam’s Club Gas $3.63, Diesel $5.10
A Rock Hill Sam’s Club listing shows gas at $3.63 and diesel at $5.10, while AAA’s latest Rock Hill averages rose for both fuels from the prior day.