The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s request to stay a lower court injunction, allowing the government to move forward with sweeping plans to reorganize and downsize federal agencies while legal challenges continue. The case centers on Executive Order No. 14210, issued by President Donald J. Trump in February […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Mahomet Auto Fest Draws Car Enthusiasts for a Day of Classic Rides
Car enthusiasts and families alike are revving their engines in anticipation of the 2025 Mahomet Auto Fest, set to take place on Saturday, July 13. From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Main Street will be lined with beautifully restored classics, modern marvels, and everything in between. The Auto Fest welcomes […]
Agriculture Secretary Declares ‘No Amnesty’ While Proposing Medicaid Recipients Replace Deported Farm Workers
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins doubled down on the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement strategy Tuesday, declaring “there will be no amnesty” while proposing that 34 million able-bodied adults on Medicaid could replace deported agricultural workers as the industry shifts toward automation. Speaking at a press conference alongside Republican governors, Rollins defended […]
Trump Administration Moves to Slash NOAA, Dismantle FEMA in Line with Conservative Blueprint
The Trump administration has launched an assault on America’s weather and disaster response infrastructure, implementing massive budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) while advancing plans to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) entirely by the end of 2025. These sweeping changes align closely with the […]
Social Security Email Overstates Tax Relief in “One Big, Beautiful Bill”
The Social Security Administration (SSA), long regarded as a nonpartisan institution dedicated to serving the public, is facing sharp criticism after sending out a mass email this weekend lauding the passage of President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” The message, signed by SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano, claimed the new law […]
Trump Administration Walks Back Epstein Files Claims as DOJ Finds No ‘Client List’ or Murder Plot
What began as a campaign pledge to expose the truth about Epstein’s network has morphed into a public relations disaster for Attorney General Pam Bondi, who repeatedly promised revelations that never materialized. The Trump administration’s highly publicized promises to release explosive Jeffrey Epstein files have ended with a dramatic reversal, […]
NOAA Extends Controversial Satellite Data Termination to July 31, 2025
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has extended the termination date for critical weather satellite data to July 31, 2025, following an initial announcement that would have ended the service on June 30. The extension comes after NASA requested additional time and amid significant backlash from the meteorological community during […]
Tax Benefits Now, Bigger Consequences Later: The Projected Legacy of HR1
Republicans are setting up a celebration of HR1 (the One Big, Beautiful Bill) for the Fourth of July weekend while many of the most impactful parts of the measure will not be felt by the American people until the next president and congress is seated in 2028. The delayed impact […]
Fourth of July 2025: Champaign and Danville Area Event Guide
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State Releases Updated List of High-Risk Lead Exposure ZIP Codes: Champaign and Vermilion Communities on Alert
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its latest list of pediatric high-risk ZIP codes for lead exposure, highlighting several communities in Champaign and Vermilion counties as areas of concern. This designation means that children living in these ZIP codes are at increased risk for lead poisoning, a serious health […]