The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba, announced Monday that her office is dismissing the misdemeanor trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka but is filing federal assault charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) following a confrontation earlier this month outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention […]
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Illinois Supreme Court’s Role in Ending Slavery Explored in Upcoming Online Event
A new public program set for Wednesday, May 21, 2025, will shed light on a little-known chapter of Illinois history: the persistence of slavery in a state that entered the Union as “free.” Titled “The Presumption of Freedom: The Illinois Supreme Court and the Fate of Slavery in Illinois,” the […]
Mahomet Public Library Offers Online Library Card Registration for Township Residents
Getting a library card at the Mahomet Public Library is now easier than ever, thanks to a streamlined online registration process for Mahomet Township residents. Whether you’re a lifelong book lover or a new resident eager to explore the library’s resources, you can apply for a card from the comfort […]
Walmart Announces Price Increases Citing Trump Tariffs; Trump Responds on Truth Social
Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, announced last week that it will raise prices on a wide range of products, citing the financial strain imposed by President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported goods, particularly those from China. The company warned that consumers could see higher prices as soon as the end […]
Sesame Street Heads to Netflix with Reimagined Season and Classic Episodes
After more than fifty years as a staple of children’s television on PBS, Sesame Street will make its debut on Netflix later this year. The beloved series will launch its all-new, reimagined 56th season on the streaming platform, accompanied by 90 hours of classic episodes. The upcoming season will introduce […]
FDA Approves First At-Home Pap Smear Alternative
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first and only at-home self-collection device for cervical cancer screening, offering an alternative to the traditional Pap smear that has been the standard for more than 80 years. The newly approved device, known as the Teal Wand, allows women to […]
Lawmakers seek to reverse Illinois law penalizing companies that boycott Israel
by Simon Carr, Sonya Dymova and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois May 16, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — A growing number of state lawmakers are moving to repeal a 2015 Illinois law penalizing companies that boycott Israel to protest its policies toward Palestinians. Amid concerns about Israel’s ongoing war in […]
Trump’s Tariffs on China: A Trade War, a Truce, and the Reality of “Deals”
President Donald Trump’s trade policy with China has once again taken center stage, as the two economic giants agreed this month to a temporary truce that rolls back the most punishing tariffs imposed during their latest trade war escalation. Trump, meanwhile, continues to call on other nations to come to […]
GOP Agenda in Jeopardy as House Conservatives Sink Trump-Backed Tax and Spending Bill Over Medicaid, Debt Concerns
In a significant setback for President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda, five House Republicans joined Democrats on Friday to block a comprehensive tax and spending package in the House Budget Committee, citing concerns that the bill does not include deep enough spending cuts to offset its tax reductions. The unexpected defeat […]
Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Rapid Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act, Citing Due Process Concerns
The United States Supreme Court issued a ruling on Friday, May 16, temporarily blocking the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan nationals under the rarely-used 1798 Alien Enemies Act without providing adequate notice. In a 7-2 decision, the Court held that detainees are entitled to more notification time and better resources […]