Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran-born resident of Maryland, has become the focal point of a national controversy after being mistakenly deported to El Salvador earlier this year and subsequently returned to the United States to face federal criminal charges. Garcia’s case, alongside those of deported individuals who did not have […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Supreme Court Grants DOGE Unfettered Access to Sensitive Social Security Data
The U.S. Supreme Court granted the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) broad and immediate access to the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) vast troves of sensitive personal data. The ruling, which came on the Court’s so-called “emergency docket,” temporarily lifts a lower court injunction that had sharply limited DOGE’s access to […]
Mahomet Soda Fest 2025 Set for June 14
Downtown Mahomet is gearing up for a day of fizz and fun as the 6th annual Mahomet Soda Fest returns on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Soda enthusiasts will have the chance to sample over 100 different sodas from family-owned bottlers across the United States. From […]
Mahomet Public Library Launches “Level Up! STEM” Series for Young Innovators
This summer, the Mahomet Public Library is inviting young scientists and engineers to put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test with its new “Level Up! STEM” series. Designed for students entering grades 2 through 5, the program features a hands-on STEM challenge every other Tuesday from 3:00 pm […]
Trump Administration Rescinds Federal Emergency Abortion Protections, Leaving Hospitals and Patients in Legal Uncertainty
The Trump administration has officially rescinded a federal directive that required hospitals nationwide to provide emergency abortions when necessary to stabilize a patient’s health, even in states with strict abortion bans. EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act), enacted in 1986, required hospitals to provide stabilizing care for emergency medical […]
Nearly 11 Million More Americans Uninsured by 2034 Under H.R. 1 as Medicaid and ACA Cuts
A new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that if H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” becomes law, the number of Americans without health insurance will rise by 10.9 million by 2034. The proposed cuts to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) programs will affect low-income […]
CBO: “Big, Beautiful Bill” Would Add $2.4 Trillion to Federal Deficit Over 10 Years
The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released its official analysis of H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” revealing that the sweeping legislation would increase the federal deficit by approximately $2.4 trillion over the next decade. This finding stands in stark contrast to repeated promises from House leaders […]
I-57/74 Interchange Ramps Reopen Tonight in Champaign
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that two key ramps at the I-57/74 interchange in Champaign will reopen to traffic tonight, June 3. The newly completed ramps include the connection from northbound Interstate 57 to eastbound Interstate 74, as well as the I-74 eastbound off-ramp at Prospect Avenue. […]
BorderTown & Co. Turns Small-Town Roots Into Big Connections, One Show at a Time
In a world where connection is hard to come by, the six-man band BorderTown & Co. has made it their mission to bridge the gap, transforming small-town roots and spontaneous jam sessions into music that draws strangers together and turns every show into a family reunion. The band’s beginnings were […]
Mahomet Public Library Kicks Off Summer Fun Fridays for All Ages
The Mahomet Public Library is set to become the hottest spot in town for families and community members of all ages this summer, launching its eagerly anticipated “Fun Fridays” event series. Each Friday morning in June and July, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, the library will host a variety […]