In a world where connection is hard to come by, the six-man band BorderTown & Co. has made it their mission to bridge the gap, transforming small-town roots and spontaneous jam sessions into music that draws strangers together and turns every show into a family reunion. The band’s beginnings were […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Mahomet Public Library Kicks Off Summer Fun Fridays for All Ages
The Mahomet Public Library is set to become the hottest spot in town for families and community members of all ages this summer, launching its eagerly anticipated “Fun Fridays” event series. Each Friday morning in June and July, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, the library will host a variety […]
New Study Warns of Health and Financial Risks if States Remove Fluoride from Public Water
A new study published in the JAMA Health Forum projects significant increases in tooth decay and healthcare costs if fluoride is removed from U.S. public water systems, a move currently under consideration in several states and supported by federal proposals from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy, as […]
Illinois Passes Landmark Prescription Drug Affordability Act
The Illinois General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved the Prescription Drug Affordability Act (HB 1697), a sweeping measure designed to lower prescription drug costs and bolster independent pharmacies across the state. The bill now awaits the signature of Governor J.B. Pritzker, who has already indicated his strong support. Key Provisions of […]
Supreme Court to Review If GOP Candidate Can Legally Contest Illinois Absentee Ballot Law
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear a case challenging Illinois’ law permitting mail-in ballots to be counted up to 14 days after Election Day, provided they are postmarked or certified by voters on or before Election Day. The case, brought by Republican Congressman Mike Bost […]
Illinois House Passes Bill to Raise Minimum Detention Age for Minors
The Illinois House has approved legislation that would raise the minimum age at which minors can be detained in juvenile facilities. The bill, which has already cleared the Senate, now awaits the governor’s signature. Key Provisions of the Bill Proponents argue that detaining very young children is “potentially life-altering” and […]
White House Downplays Fabricated Citations in MAHA Health Report as “Formatting Issues” Despite Ongoing Misrepresentation of Scientific Research
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed concerns about inconsistencies in a Health and Human Services “MAHA” (Make America Healthy Again) report aimed at addressing childhood illness. Several investigations of the 72-page report revealed that several of the scientific citations reference studies within the report that do not exist. Leavitt […]
U.S. Government Cancels Major Contract With Moderna for Development of Bird Flu Vaccine
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has abruptly canceled a contract worth more than $590 million with Moderna, ending federal support for the company’s efforts to develop a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine against bird flu and other pandemic-prone influenza strains. The canceled agreement, initially established under the […]
Illinois House Passes Safe Gun Storage Bill, Sending Measure to Governor Pritzker
The Illinois House has approved legislation that would raise the minimum age at which minors can be detained in juvenile facilities. The bill, which passed the House on a 69-40 vote, now heads to Governor JB Pritzker for his signature. Key Provisions of the Safe Gun Storage Act Exemptions and […]
Candy Foster and Shades of Blue Kick Off Summer Concert Series in Mahomet
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is set to kick off its 2025 Summer Concert Series with a highly anticipated performance by Candy Foster and Shades of Blue. The event will take place on Saturday, June 7, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lake of the Woods Peninsula. […]