The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees is set to discuss a proposed ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses at its meeting on Feb. 11. The ordinance aims to establish guidelines for such businesses to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of village residents. According to the draft ordinance, the […]
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Parkland College Celebrates Black History Month with Emphasis on “African Americans and Labor”
Parkland College is set to celebrate Black History Month in February with an array of events centered around the theme “African Americans and Labor.” Parkland aims to highlight both historical and contemporary contributions of African Americans to the workforce, with a program packed with educational and cultural activities designed to […]
Champaign County Celebrates Art and Creativity with Exciting Opportunities for Local Artists
40 North | 88 West is calling on local artists to submit their artworks for a chance to become the official signature image of the 2025 Boneyard Arts Festival. The selected piece will be prominently featured across festival materials including registration packets, posters, billboards, and more. The submission deadline is […]
Champaign County Board Approves 12-Month Moratorium on Carbon Sequestration to Protect Mahomet Aquifer
In a decisive move to safeguard the region’s primary drinking water source, the Champaign County Board has unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium on carbon sequestration activities near the Mahomet Aquifer. The decision, made on Thursday night, comes after months of growing concern over the potential risks posed by carbon capture […]
President Signs Executive Order Dismantling DEI Initiatives Across Federal and Private Sectors
The President of the United States has signed an executive order aimed at ending what the administration calls “illegal discrimination” and dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices across federal agencies and the private sector. The executive order, titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” was signed on January […]
Mahomet-Seymour School Board to consider support for Vision 2030
The Mahomet-Seymour board of education will vote on resolution to supporting Vision 2030, a statewide educational initiative to to reshape public education in the state through three core initiatives: future-focused learning, shared accountability, and predictable funding, on Jan. 21. Vision 2030 is supported by Illinois Association of School Administrators, Illinois […]
Travel Center Update: Project Withdrawn
As of Jan. 17, 2025, the proposal to build a Travel Center of America facility on the west side of South Prairieview Road (Case CU2024-03) is no longer moving forward. The petitioner has officially withdrawn their conditional-use application, effectively halting progress on the project. This decision means that the proposed […]
Rose Introduces Bill to Protect Sole Source Aquifers from Carbon Sequestration Activities
Illinois State Senator Chapin Rose introduced a new bill on January 17, 2025, aimed at prohibiting carbon sequestration activities over federally designated sole source aquifers. This legislation, designated as SB0182, seeks to amend the Environmental Protection Act to ensure the protection of these crucial water supplies. The bill specifies that […]
Balancing Act: The Debate Over TikTok’s Future and Digital Privacy in America
In a significant move amidst growing debates over digital privacy and foreign interference, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) introduced legislation titled the “Extend the TikTok Deadline Act.” The bill proposes to delay the impending deadline for the sale of […]
Champaign County League of Women Voters Launches “Protect the Mahomet Aquifer” Series
The League of Women Voters of Champaign County is set to initiate its Spring 2025 “Keeping It Local” series with a focus on protecting the Mahomet Aquifer, a critical drinking water source for nearly one million residents across central Illinois. The first event, titled “Protect the Mahomet Aquifer,” will be […]