By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Want choices? The Mahomet Public Library has you covered. There are books, nearly 51,000 in total but with access to another three to four million. If the physical books, that you hold in your hand and turn page by page aren’t your thing, there’s also a […]
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Champaign County Landowners Invited to Wildlife Habitat Seed Distribution Event
Champaign County landowners have a unique opportunity to enhance local wildlife habitats through a seed distribution event hosted by the Champaign County Chapter of Pheasants Forever (CCPF). The event will take place on Saturday, April 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Illini FS parking lot, located at […]
Relics and Revelations: Civil War Stories Brings History to Life in Mahomet
On Saturday, April 12, the Museum of the Grand Prairie will host Relics and Revelations: Civil War Stories 2025, an engaging event commemorating the enduring legacy of the American Civil War. Scheduled from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, this free, family-friendly program offers […]
Champaign County Opens Registration for Spring Electronics Recycling Event
Residents of Champaign County can now register for the upcoming Residential Electronics Collection Event, scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025. This bi-annual initiative aims to provide a convenient and environmentally friendly way to dispose of electronic waste. The collection event will take place at Parkland College, located at 2400 W. […]
OUTside in Champaign Forests: April Hike Promotes Nature and Inclusion
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is set to host its monthly OUTside in Champaign Forests event on Saturday, April 12 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Sangamon River Forest Preserve. This inclusive hiking series, held every second Saturday of the month, brings together nature enthusiasts and community members to […]
Trump’s Executive Order on D.C.: A Push for Federal Control Under the Guise of Beautification
On March 27, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the “D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force,” a federal initiative ostensibly aimed at improving Washington, D.C.’s safety and aesthetics. While the order includes provisions to restore monuments, clear graffiti, and beautify public spaces, its deeper implications reveal a […]
Giertz Gallery to Showcase 57th Annual Juried Student Art and Design Exhibition
The Giertz Gallery at Parkland College will host the 57th Annual Juried Student Art and Design Exhibition starting Monday, April 14. The exhibition will feature approximately 180 works selected from over 350 submissions by students enrolled in art classes during the current academic year, beginning in summer 2024. Visitors can […]
Amazon Echo Privacy Changes Spark Debate Over User Data
Amazon has implemented significant changes to the privacy settings of its Echo devices, raising concerns among users about the trade-off between convenience and data security. Starting March 28, all Alexa voice recordings will automatically be sent to Amazon’s cloud for processing, eliminating the option for local processing that previously allowed […]
Trump administration blocks more than $400M in funding for Illinois health programs
by Ben Szalinski, Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois March 27, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — President Donald Trump’s administration is pulling back $477 million from Illinois that was to be used to prevent infectious disease and treat mental health and substance abuse issues. The Illinois Department […]
Garden Party Open House: A Celebration of Nature and Community
The Forest Preserve Friends Foundation is inviting the community to the Garden Party Open House on Saturday, April 5. at the Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden in the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. Event Highlights From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the beauty of the […]