by Ben Szalinski and Jade Aubrey, Capitol News Illinois June 4, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker will have hundreds of bills to review after lawmakers concluded their spring session, including measures protecting press freedoms and baby food, as well as creating a state public defender’s office. Lawmakers voted along party lines […]
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Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back ‘swipe fees’ ban
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois June 4, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers have decided to delay a ban on “swipe fees” for another year as bankers are locked in a court battle with the state over the ban. Lawmakers passed the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act last spring as part […]
Mahomet Public Library Launches “Level Up! STEM” Series for Young Innovators
This summer, the Mahomet Public Library is inviting young scientists and engineers to put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test with its new “Level Up! STEM” series. Designed for students entering grades 2 through 5, the program features a hands-on STEM challenge every other Tuesday from 3:00 pm […]
Trump Administration Rescinds Federal Emergency Abortion Protections, Leaving Hospitals and Patients in Legal Uncertainty
The Trump administration has officially rescinded a federal directive that required hospitals nationwide to provide emergency abortions when necessary to stabilize a patient’s health, even in states with strict abortion bans. EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act), enacted in 1986, required hospitals to provide stabilizing care for emergency medical […]
Nearly 11 Million More Americans Uninsured by 2034 Under H.R. 1 as Medicaid and ACA Cuts
A new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that if H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” becomes law, the number of Americans without health insurance will rise by 10.9 million by 2034. The proposed cuts to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) programs will affect low-income […]
CBO: “Big, Beautiful Bill” Would Add $2.4 Trillion to Federal Deficit Over 10 Years
The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released its official analysis of H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” revealing that the sweeping legislation would increase the federal deficit by approximately $2.4 trillion over the next decade. This finding stands in stark contrast to repeated promises from House leaders […]
I-57/74 Interchange Ramps Reopen Tonight in Champaign
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that two key ramps at the I-57/74 interchange in Champaign will reopen to traffic tonight, June 3. The newly completed ramps include the connection from northbound Interstate 57 to eastbound Interstate 74, as well as the I-74 eastbound off-ramp at Prospect Avenue. […]
BorderTown & Co. Turns Small-Town Roots Into Big Connections, One Show at a Time
In a world where connection is hard to come by, the six-man band BorderTown & Co. has made it their mission to bridge the gap, transforming small-town roots and spontaneous jam sessions into music that draws strangers together and turns every show into a family reunion. The band’s beginnings were […]
Mahomet Public Library Kicks Off Summer Fun Fridays for All Ages
The Mahomet Public Library is set to become the hottest spot in town for families and community members of all ages this summer, launching its eagerly anticipated “Fun Fridays” event series. Each Friday morning in June and July, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, the library will host a variety […]
Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly
by Bridgette Fox and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois June 2, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – More than 150 bills moved through the General Assembly in the final week of the legislative session and will make their way to the governor, including measures touching on drug approval, college admissions […]