Parkland College’s Support for Workforce Training (SWFT) program is set to launch a new Telecommunicator 9-1-1 training this summer, offering local residents a pathway into high-demand emergency dispatcher careers. The two-week training, which begins June 2, will be held through Parkland’s Office of Workforce Development and is open to community […]
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Light in the Darkness’ May 1 Event in Urbana Joins Global Movement Against “Billionaire Takeover”
The grassroots movement “50501” is planning a peaceful demonstration called “Light in the Darkness,” on May 1. The event will take place from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. along Florida Avenue/Kirby Avenue in Urbana, stretching from Blair Park to Hessel Park. Organizers are encouraging participants to bring signs to display before […]
Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice to Host Listening Session on Public Defense Reform
The Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice has announced a public listening session to address the state’s ongoing public defense crisis, scheduled for May 1. The event aims to gather community input and spotlight policy solutions for improving legal representation for those awaiting trial across Illinois. Date & Time: Thursday, May […]
As Egg Prices Soar, Big Producers Rake in Record Profits, Report Finds
While American consumers continue to pay inflated prices for eggs, large-scale producers—especially industry giant Cal-Maine—are reaping enormous profits, according to a new report by Food & Water Watch. The report finds that since the bird flu outbreak began in 2022, egg prices have more than doubled at the retail level, […]
Illinois Amish Heritage Center Breaks Ground on New Visitor & Museum Center, Ushering in a New Era for Amish Heritage and Tourism
The Illinois Amish Heritage Center (IAHC), located between Arthur and Arcola, is breaking ground this month on its much-anticipated 10,000-square-foot Visitor and Museum Center. This major development marks a significant step forward in the Center’s mission to honor and preserve the rich heritage of Illinois’s Amish community through education, celebration, […]
Mahomet Board Moves Local Grocery Tax to April 22 Consent Agenda
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees has voted to implement a 1% local grocery sales tax, set to take effect January 1, 2026, in response to the upcoming repeal of Illinois’ statewide grocery tax. The move is designed to maintain a critical revenue stream for the village, which faces […]
Board Moves Construction Plans for 68 New Homes to Consent Agenda
The Mahomet Village Board of Trustees will consider approval of construction plans for Phases 2 and 3 of the Harvest Edge Subdivision during its April 22 consent agenda. Developer Unlimited Holdings, LLC submitted the plans through BKB Engineering, Inc. for the next phases of the residential development, which spans approximately […]
Senator: Trump Administration Paying El Salvador to Keep Innocent Marylander in Notorious Prison
“The Trump administration is paying El Salvador to keep (Kilmar Abrego Garcia) at CECOT,” Senator Chris Van Hollen revealed after meeting with Salvadoran Vice President Félix Ulloa on Wednesday. Van Hollen, who traveled to El Salvador in an effort to secure Abrego Garcia’s release, recounted that Ulloa made this assertion […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Alerts Residents to Tularemia Risk Following Squirrel Deaths
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has issued a health advisory after several squirrels in Urbana were found dead, with one testing positive for tularemia, a rare but serious bacterial disease that can affect both humans and animals. Tularemia is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, commonly found in wild animals […]
South Mahomet Road Extension Project Finalized at $12.26 Million
The Village of Mahomet has officially completed the South Mahomet Road extension project, a major infrastructure initiative finalized at a total cost of $12,256,295.87, slightly below initial estimates. Originally planned to run south of its current alignment, the two-phase project now connects the old South Mahomet Road to Prairieview Road, […]