Music fans across Champaign County are gearing up for an evening of live entertainment as the Summer Concert Series presents Two Shoes and Urbana Review on July 19. The concert will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Middle Fork River Forest Preserve. Two Shoes, known for their […]
A federal judge in New Hampshire has issued a classwide preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of the Biden administration’s controversial executive order, “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.” The order, which sought to restrict the automatic granting of U.S. citizenship to certain children born on American soil, will […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a significant surge in measles cases across the United States, with 1,288 confirmed cases as of July 8, 2025. This marks the highest case count since 2019 and signals a growing public health concern as outbreaks spread to 39 jurisdictions […]
A federal court in the Eastern District of Texas has approved a landmark consent judgment that restricts the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from enforcing the so-called Johnson Amendment against certain churches for speech delivered during religious services. The Johnson Amendment, a provision of the Internal Revenue Code (§ 501(c)(3)), prohibits […]
The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s request to stay a lower court injunction, allowing the government to move forward with sweeping plans to reorganize and downsize federal agencies while legal challenges continue. The case centers on Executive Order No. 14210, issued by President Donald J. Trump in February […]
Car enthusiasts and families alike are revving their engines in anticipation of the 2025 Mahomet Auto Fest, set to take place on Saturday, July 13. From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Main Street will be lined with beautifully restored classics, modern marvels, and everything in between. The Auto Fest welcomes […]
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins doubled down on the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement strategy Tuesday, declaring “there will be no amnesty” while proposing that 34 million able-bodied adults on Medicaid could replace deported agricultural workers as the industry shifts toward automation. Speaking at a press conference alongside Republican governors, Rollins defended […]
The Trump administration has launched an assault on America’s weather and disaster response infrastructure, implementing massive budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) while advancing plans to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) entirely by the end of 2025. These sweeping changes align closely with the […]
The Social Security Administration (SSA), long regarded as a nonpartisan institution dedicated to serving the public, is facing sharp criticism after sending out a mass email this weekend lauding the passage of President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” The message, signed by SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano, claimed the new law […]
What began as a campaign pledge to expose the truth about Epstein’s network has morphed into a public relations disaster for Attorney General Pam Bondi, who repeatedly promised revelations that never materialized. The Trump administration’s highly publicized promises to release explosive Jeffrey Epstein files have ended with a dramatic reversal, […]
