Illinois Senator Laura Fine (D-9th district) has filed Senate Bill 3313 which states, “a person may not operate or sell at retail a gas-powered leaf blower in the State. It provides that a person who violates the amendatory Act’s provisions shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed […]
Several lawmakers are focusing on regulations and fees to curb plastic consumption in the state of Illinois. Illinois Senator Emil Jones (D-14th District) has proposed Senate Bill 2920, which will place a ban on plastic straws — even if they are made from corn — while Rep. Ann Williams (11th […]
Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17th District) is looking to amend the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. House Bill 5170 proposes that those applying for or renewing a FOID card must submit to the Illinois State Police that he or she has proof of liability insurance coverage of at least $1 million […]
Where Mahomet is Now A 2018 special census by the Village of Mahomet showed that the Village had 8,628 residents within its limits. Those numbers do not reflect unincorporated Mahomet, which the Illinois Demographics projects would make the grand total closer to 14,054 residents. In every decade since 1980, Mahomet […]
The Lincoln Trail Science Olympiad team brought 16 medals from 10 of the total 12 events home to Mahomet-Seymour after participating in a tournament in Arlington Heights Saturday. The 36 fourth and fifth-grade students have prepared for two events each with an Event Mentor during practices since November. Students could […]
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzer announced that the state is releasing $50 million in funding for the first round of matching grants of Connect Illinois, the state’s $420 million statewide broadband expansion. “We’re beginning to deliver on an ambitious four-year plan to deliver broadband to homes, businesses and community institutions like […]
Fourteen Lincoln Trail choral students were selected to perform in the ILMEA All-State Children’s Chorus at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday, Feb 1. Top Row:Breauna Lewis, Ally McGregor, Lilyan Daniels, Maddie Reynhout, Dean Williard Middle Row:Austo Li, Tucker Loven, Levi Avery, Caroline Mills Floor:Isabelle Bohn, Autumn Booth, Sophie Kersh, […]
In the days before the March 17, 2020 primary election, the Champaign County Clerk’s office will open locations throughout Champaign County to make voting easy and accessible to those casting a vote. Pursuant to Article 19A of the Illinois Election Code, Early Voting for the General Primary will be conducted […]
