The U.S. Department of Agriculture has directed a significant increase in timber production and the rapid implementation of forest management projects across a majority of National Forest System lands. This includes 112,646,000 acres of National Forest System lands (59 percent of all national forest acreage). The move, outlined in Secretary’s […]
The Illinois Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would ban carbon sequestration activities near the Mahomet Aquifer, the primary source of drinking water for nearly one million residents in central Illinois. The measure, which passed 55-0, responds to mounting concerns from local communities and environmental groups about the potential […]
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has issued a health advisory after several squirrels in Urbana were found dead, with one testing positive for tularemia, a rare but serious bacterial disease that can affect both humans and animals. Tularemia is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, commonly found in wild animals […]
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at reversing federal regulations on water flow in showerheads. The order, signed on April 9, directs the Department of Energy to rescind rules implemented during the Obama and Biden administrations that limited water flow to 2.5 gallons per minute across all […]
The Village of Mahomet has officially completed the South Mahomet Road extension project, a major infrastructure initiative finalized at a total cost of $12,256,295.87, slightly below initial estimates. Originally planned to run south of its current alignment, the two-phase project now connects the old South Mahomet Road to Prairieview Road, […]
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced proposed price adjustments for mailing services, set to take effect on July 13, 2025, pending approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). The changes include a 5-cent increase in the cost of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp, raising the price from 73 cents […]
On Sunday, April 6, the Hyatt Regency O’Hare hosted the seventh annual Individual Player National Championship Tournament (IPNCT), where 251 high school and middle school students from across the country competed in a unique quiz bowl format that tests individual knowledge and reflexes without team support. Among the competitors was […]
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order titled “Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Energy,” granting a two-year extension for compliance with stricter emissions standards under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). The executive order is part of the administration’s broader […]
Despite a Supreme Court order saying the Trump administration must facilitate the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, President Trump and El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, have now publicly stated they will not facilitate his return to the United States. Abrego Garcia is a Maryland resident who the Trump administration […]
The William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College has revealed its highly anticipated Summer 2025 schedule, offering a diverse array of shows designed to captivate audiences of all ages. From explorations of the cosmos to sensory-friendly experiences, this summer promises to be an unforgettable season for astronomy enthusiasts and families […]
