U.S. Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick issued an opinion Monday, granting Comey’s legal team access to transcripts, audio recordings and all evidence presented to the grand jury that indicted him in September on charges of making false statements to Congress and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. Comey was indicted September […]
Illinois lawmakers have sent public health legislation to Governor JB Pritzker’s desk that would establish state-level vaccine guidelines independent of federal recommendations and provide millions in financial support to independent pharmacies across the state. House Bill 767, passed during the fall veto session, is a response to uncertainty at the […]
Nearly 400 clinical trials testing treatments for cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases, and other conditions have been disrupted by grant terminations at the National Institutes of Health, affecting more than 74,000 research participants, according to a new study published today in JAMA Internal Medicine. The research reveals that between February […]
The Federal Aviation Administration lifted its emergency flight restrictions Monday morning, restoring normal operations across the National Airspace System after air traffic controller staffing levels rebounded following the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The cancellation order, which took effect at 6 a.m. EST on November 17, removes all operating […]
The Mahomet Public Library is ringing in the season with a series of joyful holiday events designed for all ages. From musical performances to hands-on crafts and sweet treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as the community comes together to celebrate the holidays. On November 30, at 2:00 pm, […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District invites families to step into the warmth of the holiday season at its cherished event, “To Grandmother’s House We Go!,” held on December 6 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Museum of the Grand Prairie in Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. Visitors […]
The village of Mahomet is ringing in the festive season with its much-anticipated Mahomet Village Christmas. The event launches Friday evening at 5 pm on December 5 in downtown Mahomet with twinkling lights and the sounds of holiday music, including live performances by the MSHS Madrigals. Families can stroll along […]
President Donald Trump executed a dramatic reversal on the Epstein files question this week, suddenly calling on House Republicans to vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein case documents. In a Truth Social post Sunday evening, Trump urged House Republicans to support the legislation, stating, “As I said on Friday night […]
Article Update Nov. 17, 2025: President Trump has now publicly called for House Republicans to vote for the release of the long-sought Jeffrey Epstein files, stating, “We have nothing to hide” after previously resisting calls for disclosure. With pressure from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers ahead of an anticipated House […]
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops overwhelmingly approved a special pastoral message on immigration on Wednesday during their annual fall plenary assembly in Baltimore. With 216 votes in favor, just five votes against, and three abstentions, the bishops approved the statement amid sustained applause and standing ovation from the […]
