President Donald Trump has openly stated that he is “not joking” about the possibility of pursuing a third term in office, despite the constitutional prohibition under the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms. In a recent interview with NBC, Trump acknowledged that there are “methods” to potentially bypass […]
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, alongside a delegation of public and private sector leaders, has embarked on a trade mission to Mexico aimed at strengthening economic ties between Illinois and Mexico. The delegation will engage with Mexican officials and business leaders to explore opportunities for collaboration and investment from March 30-April […]
Amazon has implemented significant changes to the privacy settings of its Echo devices, raising concerns among users about the trade-off between convenience and data security. Starting March 28, all Alexa voice recordings will automatically be sent to Amazon’s cloud for processing, eliminating the option for local processing that previously allowed […]
Since reassuming office on January 20, President Donald Trump has spent nearly every weekend at one of his golf resorts, particularly his West Palm Beach course near Mar-a-Lago. A HuffPost analysis of a 2019 Government Accountability Office report estimates that Trump’s second-term golf outings have cost $26,127,531 to date. These […]
The Forest Preserve Friends Foundation is inviting the community to the Garden Party Open House on Saturday, April 5. at the Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden in the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. Event Highlights From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the beauty of the […]
The Champaign County housing market shows notable resilience as home sales and prices continue to rise, despite ongoing challenges with limited inventory. According to the Champaign County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR), February saw an 8% increase in home sales compared to January, with 142 homes sold. This figure also represents […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Board of Education has approved a significant upgrade to the playground facilities at Lincoln Trail Elementary School. The decision, made during the March 24 meeting, aims to address the lack of adequate play equipment and improve accessibility for students requiring ADA accommodations. Funding and Costs The total cost […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District No. 3 Board of Education has approved a $705,900 bid from Barber & DeAtley to serve as the general contractor for a new secured entry project at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High. The decision was made during the board meeting on March 24. The project will […]
Illinois House Bill 3564 (HB3564), introduced by Representative Nabeela Syed (IL-51), aims to reshape tenant-landlord dynamics in the state by prohibiting certain fees and strengthening housing rights. The bill, currently under review by the House Rules Committee, represents a significant step toward addressing tenant affordability and preventing discriminatory practices in […]
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed the Safe Public Drinking Water Act into law. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 0727 (SB0727), aims to improve drinking water quality by addressing harmful contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 1,4-dioxane. The Safe Public Drinking Water Act sets out a comprehensive plan to enhance water safety […]
