In a move described as unprecedented in both scale and symbolism, the Trump administration is preparing to accept a super-luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar. The aircraft, valued at approximately $400 million, is intended to serve as the new Air Force One for President Donald […]
The Mahomet Public Library is gearing up for a summer of adventure, learning, and community fun as it kicks off its annual Summer Reading Programs on May 21, coinciding with the last day of school. Registration opens that day, and participants can log their reading minutes through August 1, the […]
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Friday that the United States will maintain a 10% baseline tariff on imports from all countries, a policy that will persist even as the administration negotiates new trade deals. “The president is committed to the 10% baseline tariff, not just for the United […]
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 276, the “Gulf of America Act of 2025,” a bill that would officially rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” The legislation directs all federal agencies to update their documents and maps to reflect the new name within 180 […]
The Illinois Senate Transportation Committee advanced House Bill 1226, a measure set to bring major changes to the state’s driver’s license examination and renewal process. The measure would increase the required behind-the-wheel testing age from 79 to 87. The legislation, which amends several sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code, will […]
The United States and the United Kingdom have announced a new trade agreement, marking the first major deal since President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs earlier this year. While both governments have hailed the accord as a breakthrough, the actual impact on transatlantic trade is limited, with many core tariffs […]
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees will discuss its tentative Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget on May 13. The proposed budget, covering the period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, outlines more than $9.1 million in capital improvements and vehicle/equipment purchases across items, including the completion of […]
The U.S. Department of Education has abruptly terminated the long-standing “Ready To Learn” grant, a move that will strip $23 million in funding from PBS children’s shows and educational initiatives nationwide. The decision, announced last week, is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce or eliminate […]
by Isabella Schoonover and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois May 9, 2025 CHICAGO — The Trump administration took the unprecedented step of halting work on the next National Climate Assessment last week, dismissing all 400 volunteer scientists who were tasked with writing the new version of the report. […]
Illinois lawmakers have taken a significant step toward improving student safety with the advancement of a new bill aimed at strengthening schools’ readiness for cardiac emergencies. House Bill 3275, which recently passed the House with broad bipartisan support, would require schools across the state to implement comprehensive cardiac emergency response […]
