Bicyclists from across the region are invited to take in some of Vermilion County’s most scenic landscapes during the 2025 River to Rail Ride on Sept. 13, starting at Kennekuk County Park’s White Oak Barn. Hosted by the Vermilion County Conservation District, the annual event offers a variety of well-marked, […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Gene Hackman’s Cinematic Legacy Celebrated at FischerFest in Danville
The Fischer Theatre is rolling out the red carpet August 16–17 for FischerFest: The Cinematic Legacy of Gene Hackman, a two-day event honoring the illustrious career of Danville’s own Oscar-winning actor. FischerFest’s lineup will showcase five of Hackman’s most acclaimed films. On Saturday, guests will enjoy Bonnie and Clyde, The French Connection, […]
Federal Judge Denies Justice Department’s Bid to Unseal Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Records
A federal judge in Manhattan delivered a scathing rebuke to the Trump administration on Monday, denying the Justice Department’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts and exhibits from the criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer dismissed the DOJ’s motion in a 31-page […]
Trump Cites False Crime Statistics to Justify Takeover of D.C.
President Donald Trump, who was convicted of 34 felony counts and found legally liable for sexual abuse and defamation, announced Monday that he is placing Washington D.C.’s police department under federal control and deploying National Guard troops to the nation’s capital, claiming the city faces a “crime emergency” despite official […]
Mahomet Village Board to Consider Liquor License Expansion for New Haymakers Gas Station
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees is set to discuss a proposed ordinance amendment during their study session on Aug. 12, which would increase the allowed number of Class P Package Liquor Licenses from ten to eleven to accommodate a new Haymakers gas station and convenience store. The 5,820-square-foot […]
Trump’s Non-Binding $750 Billion EU Energy Deal
President Donald Trump on July 27 touted a sweeping trade agreement that he said would see the European Union purchase $750 billion worth of American energy over the next three years. The deal, according to Trump, also includes a 15% tariff on most EU exports to the United States. But […]
House Committee Issues Subpoenas for Jeffrey Epstein Files and High-Profile Depositions
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has issued a far-reaching set of subpoenas to former top law enforcement and political figures, including former U.S. Presidents and Attorneys General, demanding testimony and documents related to the government’s decades-long knowledge and prosecution of the Epstein scandal. The motion to subpoena […]
Illinois Enacts Expanded Protections for Nursing Mothers in the Workplace
A new law has been signed in Illinois, strengthening workplace rights for nursing mothers. The legislation, an amendment to the state’s Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act, ensures that employees who need to express breast milk for their infants are not only guaranteed reasonable break time, but will now receive […]
Illinois Libraries Required to Stock Opioid Antidote Under Newly Signed Law
Illinois public libraries must now maintain a supply of opioid overdose reversal medication, following the passage and signing of a new law aimed at combating the growing opioid crisis across the state. The law, officially an amendment to the Illinois Local Library Act (HB1910), mandates that all libraries open to […]
Los Texano’z Ignite the Summer Concert Series at Middle Fork River Forest Preserve
Music fans in Champaign County are in for an electrifying evening as Los Texano’z headline the Summer Concert Series at the Harry L. Swartz Campground in the Middle Fork River Forest Preserve on Saturday, August 9 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Hailing from Arcola, Los Texano’z have become a staple of […]