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The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.

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Pritzker calls $55.2B budget ‘responsible and balanced’ – but warns Trump policies could upend it

Pritzker calls $55.2B budget ‘responsible and balanced’ – but warns Trump policies could upend it by Ben Szalinski, Peter Hancock and Jerry Nowicki, Capitol News Illinois February 19, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — An improved revenue forecast is helping ease pressure on state finances as Gov. JB Pritzker calls for tightened spending […]

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Trump Administration Halts Operations at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Undermining Post-Crisis Safeguards

The Trump administration has effectively shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), an agency created to protect consumers after the 2008 financial crisis. Russell Vought, the newly installed director of the Office of Management and Budget and acting head of the CFPB, has ordered the agency to cease nearly […]

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Mahomet Board to Review Enhanced Mutual Aid Agreement, Bolstering Emergency Support Across Illinois

The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees is set to discuss and potentially approve an updated intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN) at their meeting on February 11, 2025. The agreement aims to formalize and strengthen the village’s participation in a network that provides emergency […]

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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 […]