Springfield, IL – The protection of the local water supply will be strengthened under legislation sponsored by State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and passed by the Senate Nov. 28. Senate Bill 3549 will give, for the first time, full jurisdictional authority to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to […]
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Middle Fork River Forest Preserve designated as International Dark Sky Park
The International Dark Sky Association has announced the accreditation of Middle Fork River Forest Preserve in Champaign County, Illinois, U.S., as an International Dark Sky Park, that state’s first such designation. The result caps a two-year effort to achieve the status in a collaboration between the Champaign County Forest Preserve District and […]
2018 Madrigal Dinner December 8 and 9
The Mahomet-Seymour High School Madrigal Singers will continue a tradition in the Community of Mahomet by presenting the 36th annual “Madrigal Dinner,” performances depicting a Christmas celebration in a castle setting during the Renaissance. Elaborate decorations, ornate costumes of the period, humor, and beautiful music combine to provide a very […]
Commentary: Ben Chapman Concedes Champaign County Board 1 Race
By Ben Chapman VOTE COUNT NOTE: In 2014, Democratic candidate for Champaign County Board District 1, Eugenia Watson, received 1,214 votes, or 19.42% of the vote. In this election, Ben Chapman received 2,614 votes, or 32.14% of the vote, making him the strongest Democratic candidate the district has recently seen. […]
Commentary: Watching the “truth” unfold
By Jason Schifo, Pastor at Community Evangelical Free Church I am fresh off of leading my sixth trip to Israel with a group of 31 pilgrims, and as always, I am excited about all that God continues to do through these trips! When I say that I am excited though, […]
Commentary: Vote People, Not Parties
by Ben Chapman, Candidate for County Board District 1 It’s no secret that some voters vote one party straight down the ballot. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it takes almost no thought. However, I doubt I would be hard-pressed to convince you that unquestioningly voting for one party is not […]
Rose receives Champion of Free Enterprise Award at Decatur Chamber Business Breakfast
State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) speaks at the Decatur Chamber Business Breakfast Oct. 3 after receiving the Champion of Free Enterprise Award from the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. Decatur, IL – In recognition of State Sen. Chapin Rose’s (R-Mahomet) “special contributions in the defense of free enterprise, and the furtherance of economic […]
Electronics Recycling Event October 13
An Electronics Recycling Collection Event will take place October 13, with online registration opening September 10 at 8 a.m. There are free YEAR-ROUND local electronic recycling options (with the exception of most TV’s) Click here for more details:Year-Round Recycling Options REGISTRATION & UPCOMING EVENT DETAILS: Once you register for the […]
Speed limit reduced through Champaign on I-74
CHAMPAIGN — The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the posted speed limit along Interstate 74 from west of I-57 to east of Cunningham Avenue will be reduced from 70 mph to 60 mph beginning Friday, Aug. 31. IDOT recently completed a speed study on I-74 and I-57 in the […]
Arrest made in death of Holly Cassano
Urbana, IL- At approximately 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2018, the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael F.A. Henslick of Mahomet in the parking lot of Market Place Mall, Champaign. Henslick, age 30, is charged with the November 2, 2009 murder of Holly Cassano. The bond for his arrest is […]
