The Illinois Senate has passed a bill that would require all newly purchased school buses in the state to be equipped with seat belts by 2031. Senate Bill 191, sponsored by Senator Julie Morrison (D–Deerfield), mandates that every designated seating position in any newly purchased school bus have a combination […]
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois April 30, 2025 President Donald Trump marked the 100th day of his second term on Tuesday as Gov. JB Pritzker has spent the week calling on Americans to pressure congressional Republicans to oppose Trump’s agenda and highlighting how Trump’s policies affect Illinois. “I’m deeply […]
President Donald Trump’s recent executive order, “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” have sparked significant concern among advocates for women, Black Americans, people with disabilities, and other marginalized communities. Critics warn that these policies risk reversing decades of progress in combating discrimination and promoting financial independence for historically excluded groups. […]
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, a prominent American pastor, social justice activist, and Yale Divinity School professor, was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police while praying inside the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C. on April 28. Barber was joined by two others-Rev. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove and Steve Swayne, director of the […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Maggie Kinnamon is a dance teacher who will soon get to practice that role. The Mahomet resident won’t be teaching, but will be portraying a dancer on stage. Kinnamon was cast in the lead role (Amina) in Dance Nation, which will start its eight-night run at […]
The Trump administration reacted angrily Tuesday to reports that Amazon was considering displaying the costs of President Donald Trump’s tariffs directly alongside product prices on its platform. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt labeled the potential move a “hostile and political act,” showcasing the administration’s frustration with the idea of […]
Consumer confidence in the United States fell sharply for the fifth consecutive month in April, dropping to levels last seen at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index® declined by 7.9 points to 86.0 (1985=100), marking its lowest reading since May 2020. The decline was […]
A leaked federal budget proposal has revealed plans to eliminate specialized suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth through the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, launched in 2022, was designed as a universal, easy-to-remember number for individuals in mental health crisis-similar to 911 for […]
President Donald Trump signed a major executive order Monday aimed at dramatically expanding the powers, protections, and resources available to state and local law enforcement agencies across the United States. The order, titled “Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens,” marks one of the […]
In a significant decision affecting hospitals that serve low-income patients, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 on Tuesday in favor of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a long-running dispute over how Medicare calculates extra payments to hospitals treating a disproportionate share of poor patients. The case, […]
