Attorney General Pam Bondi has issued a memorandum directing all federal prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, and Department of Justice (DOJ) grant-making components to aggressively target “domestic terrorism” threats defined by a new, specific set of ideological markers. The directive, leaked to several news outlets, serves as the operational framework for […]
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for Texas to use a controversial new congressional map in the 2026 elections, siding with state officials and halting a lower court ruling that found the plan was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. In a brief order issued December 4 in Greg Abbott, et […]
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed into law HB 2849, legislation that places new restrictions on how mobile home park owners can charge tenants for utility services. The bill, which becomes effective January 1, 2026, amends the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act to prevent park owners from unfairly […]
As millions of Americans face the prospect of sharply higher health insurance premiums in 2026, a bipartisan coalition of 35 House members has introduced a comprehensive two-year healthcare framework aimed at preventing a looming affordability crisis. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) announced “CommonGround 2025: A Bipartisan Health […]
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed into law a ban on carbon sequestration activities near the Mahomet Aquifer, the sole source of drinking water for nearly one million central Illinois residents. The legislation, which takes effect January 1, 2026, marks a significant victory for environmental advocates and local communities who […]
More than 40 leading medical, health and patient advocacy organizations have issued a joint statement sharply criticizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) following its December 5 vote to eliminate the universal recommendation for hepatitis B vaccination at birth. The unprecedented statement, signed […]
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed into law a measure designed to fortify protections for immigrant students, prohibiting schools from collecting information on citizenship status and restricting how they interact with federal immigration enforcement agents. The new legislation, known as the “Safe Schools for All Act” (Public Act 104-0288), was […]
The Mahomet Village Board of Trustees is set to review two significant zoning developments at its study session this Tuesday, December 9. The agenda includes a proposed 12-acre residential subdivision south of Thornewood Drive and a change to village ordinances that would tighten restrictions on keeping farm animals in agricultural […]
Illinois Senate Bill 1953, or the “Sonya Massey Law,” will fundamentally transform how law enforcement agencies across Illinois hire new officers. Governor JB Pritzker signed the legislation into law on August 12, 2025, with overwhelming bipartisan support, passing 56-0 in the Illinois Senate and 101-12 in the House. The legislation […]
Thousands of Illinois veterans and active service members will face fewer barriers to accessing food assistance in the new year, thanks to a legislative expansion of the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules. Starting January 1, 2026, Senate Bill 32 (SB0032) officially raises the gross income eligibility cap for veterans […]
