Families and nature lovers are invited to kick off the season at the “Let’s Celebrate Summer: Playscape Party,” happening Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Natural Playscape in Homer Lake Forest Preserve. Hosted by the Champaign County Forest Preserve District, this free event promises two […]
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Congress Moves to Limit Trump’s War Powers as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates
As Israel and Iran enter their fifth day of direct military confrontation, lawmakers from both parties are mobilizing to constrain President Donald Trump’s ability to commit U.S. forces to the conflict without explicit congressional approval. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced a war powers resolution in the Senate on Monday, while […]
Millions Take to Streets in Historic “No Kings” Protests Across United States
Millions of Americans participated in what organizers called the largest single-day protest against President Donald Trump’s second administration, with demonstrations taking place in more than 2,000 cities and towns across all 50 states on June 14. The “No Kings” protests, which coincided with Trump’s 79th birthday and a military parade in […]
Champaign-Urbana Kicks Off Juneteenth 2025 with Food, Music, and Community
Although Juneteenth is now recognized as a federal holiday nationwide, local traditions often shape how and when it is celebrated. In Champaign-Urbana, Juneteenth festivities began over Father’s Day weekend in 2025, but there is still time to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. The name “Juneteenth” merges […]
Museum of the Grand Prairie Launches Summer Artifact Showcase
This summer, the Museum of the Grand Prairie is bringing history to life with its annual Summer Artifact Showcase, launching on June 16, 2025. Hosted at the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, the event welcomes visitors of all ages to discover the area’s vibrant history by engaging directly with […]
Champaign County Democrats Seek Applicants for County Board District 10 Vacancy
The Champaign County Democratic Central Committee has opened the application process to fill the County Board District 10 seat left vacant by Dr. Chris Stohr, whose four-year term was set to end in November 2026. The committee is calling on local Democrats residing in District 10, which covers the east […]
Urbana to Host “No Kings Day” Protests and Community Dinner on June 14
On June 14, Urbana will join communities across the nation for “No Kings Day,” a coordinated day of protest and civic action aimed at rejecting authoritarianism and defending democratic values. “No Kings Day” is part of a broader national movement, with over 1,500 protests planned across all 50 states and […]
Trump Bans Protester Masks, Citing “Nothing to Hide”, While ICE Agents Conceal Identities Amid Raids
In the middle of the night on June 8, President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that protesters will no longer be permitted to wear masks during demonstrations, pointedly asking, “What do these people have to hide, and why?” The declaration, made via Truth Social comes amid escalating protests against […]
Supreme Court Unanimously Strikes Down Higher Bar for “Reverse Discrimination” Claims
In a landmark decision issued on June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that plaintiffs who are members of a majority group—such as white, male, or heterosexual employees—do not face a higher evidentiary burden than minority-group plaintiffs when bringing employment discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil […]
Mahomet Soda Fest 2025 Set for June 14
Downtown Mahomet is gearing up for a day of fizz and fun as the 6th annual Mahomet Soda Fest returns on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Soda enthusiasts will have the chance to sample over 100 different sodas from family-owned bottlers across the United States. From […]