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, […]
Author: Dani Tietz
USPS Proposes July 2025 Price Hike, Plans Twice-Yearly Rate Increases Through 2027
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 […]
William Bao places 28th at Individual Player National Championship Tournament
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 […]
Trump Issues Executive Order Delaying Stricter EPA Emissions Standards in Bid to Boost Coal Industry
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 […]
Trump, Bukele Defy Supreme Court, Refuse to Return Wrongfully Deported Maryland Resident
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 […]
Staerkel Planetarium Unveils Exciting Summer 2025 Show Lineup
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 […]
Trump Executive Order Targets State Climate Laws
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order titled “Protecting American Energy from State Overreach.” This is a significant escalation in the administration’s efforts to dismantle state-level climate regulations and bolster domestic energy production. The order says that it aims to secure “American energy dominance” by removing what the administration […]
Gina Miles and Parmalee to Headline 2025 Mahomet Music Festival August 22–23
The 2025 Mahomet Music Festival is set for August 22 and 23, with headliners Gina Miles of Paxton and Parmalee. Miles, winner of The Voice Season 23, is known for her emotional performances and powerful vocals. As part of Niall Horan’s team, Miles won US$100,000 and a record deal with […]
Village of Mahomet Moves Churchill Road/US 150 Turn Lane Project to Consent Agenda
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees has moved forward with a resolution to award the Churchill Road/US 150 Turn Lanes and Signal Modifications project to SNC Construction, Inc., placing the item on the consent agenda for approval. The project, designed to alleviate traffic congestion at the intersection, is estimated […]
Supreme Court Orders Trump Administration to Facilitate Return of Wrongfully Deported Maryland Resident
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously directed the Trump administration to take immediate steps to facilitate the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador last month due to what the government has acknowledged as an “administrative error.” The ruling largely upheld a […]