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 […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Fourth Annual Prom Attire Giveaway in Champaign Set to Help Local Students Shine
Students in need of a prom dress or shoes are invited to shop at the fourth annual CU Prom Giveaway, located in the Lincoln Building at 44 E Main Street in downtown Champaign. After distributing nearly 3,000 dresses, hundreds of pairs of shoes, over 200 suits and handbags, and 750 […]
Vermilion County Conservation District to Host Illinois Birds Workshop at Kennekuk County Park
The Vermilion County Conservation District (VCCD) is set to host an engaging “Illinois Birds” workshop on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kennekuk County Park Education Center. This event, offered through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for […]
Village of Mahomet Moves ADA Transition Plan Update to Consent Agenda
The Village of Mahomet has advanced its updated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan to the consent agenda for final approval on April 22. The 2025 update to the ADA Transition Plan focuses on improving sidewalk ramps within public rights-of-way, addressing non-compliant areas, and maintaining existing accessible infrastructure. The […]
Mahomet Moves Forward with Phase 2 of Main Street Streetscape Project: $91K Agreement with Farnsworth Group on April Consent Agenda
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees has moved the approval of an engineering services agreement with Farnsworth Group to April’s consent agenda. This agreement, valued at $91,000, will initiate Phase 2 of the Main Street Streetscape Project, focusing on planning and preliminary design. The project, which builds on the […]
House Approves GOP-Backed SAVE Act, Potentially Disenfranchising Millions of Voters
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on Thursday in a 220-208 vote. The measure saw unanimous Republican support and was joined by four Democrats: Reps. Jared Golden (Maine), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Washington), Henry Cuellar (Texas), and Ed Case (Hawaii). Republicans championed the SAVE […]
Schiff Calls for Insider Trading Probe After Trump Tariff Pause Triggers Market Surge
Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) has called for a congressional investigation into potential insider trading and market manipulation by President Donald Trump following his abrupt announcement of a 90-day pause on most retaliatory tariffs. The pause maintains a 10% global tariff and ups tariffs on China to 125%, sending stock markets […]
Trump Unveils Controversial $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ Visa for Wealthy Foreign Investors, Bypassing Congressional Approval
President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration initiative aimed at affluent foreign investors: the $5 million “gold card” visa. This program, which provides permanent residency and a pathway to U.S. citizenship, is set to replace the existing EB-5 immigrant investor visa program. Trump revealed the plan aboard Air Force […]
Supreme Court Clears Path for Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act, Despite Dissent Over Due Process and Wrongful Removals
The Supreme Court of the United States vacated temporary restraining orders issued by the District Court for the District of Columbia that had halted the deportation of Venezuelan nationals accused of being members of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a criminal organization designated as a foreign terrorist entity by the U.S. […]
Trump Escalates U.S.-China Trade War with 104% Tariff on Imports, Sparking Global Economic Fears
The ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China has reached new heights, with President Donald Trump set to impose a 104% tariff on all Chinese imports starting Wednesday, April 9. President Trump announced the additional tariffs after China refused to withdraw its own retaliatory measures—a 34% tariff on […]