by Ben Szalinski, Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois March 27, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — President Donald Trump’s administration is pulling back $477 million from Illinois that was to be used to prevent infectious disease and treat mental health and substance abuse issues. The Illinois Department […]
The Forest Preserve Friends Foundation is inviting the community to the Garden Party Open House on Saturday, April 5. at the Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden in the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. Event Highlights From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the beauty of the […]
The Champaign County housing market shows notable resilience as home sales and prices continue to rise, despite ongoing challenges with limited inventory. According to the Champaign County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR), February saw an 8% increase in home sales compared to January, with 142 homes sold. This figure also represents […]
by Erin Drumm and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois March 28, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — Intellectual and developmental disability service organizations are bracing for potential cuts to Medicaid and Medicare from the federal government under congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump. About 3.9 million Illinoisans are enrolled in Medicaid. […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Board of Education has approved a significant upgrade to the playground facilities at Lincoln Trail Elementary School. The decision, made during the March 24 meeting, aims to address the lack of adequate play equipment and improve accessibility for students requiring ADA accommodations. Funding and Costs The total cost […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District No. 3 Board of Education has approved a $705,900 bid from Barber & DeAtley to serve as the general contractor for a new secured entry project at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High. The decision was made during the board meeting on March 24. The project will […]
Illinois House Bill 3564 (HB3564), introduced by Representative Nabeela Syed (IL-51), aims to reshape tenant-landlord dynamics in the state by prohibiting certain fees and strengthening housing rights. The bill, currently under review by the House Rules Committee, represents a significant step toward addressing tenant affordability and preventing discriminatory practices in […]
Raoul joins motion to block dismantling of U.S. Education Department by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois March 25, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 20 other state attorneys general are asking a federal judge to immediately halt President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of […]
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed the Safe Public Drinking Water Act into law. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 0727 (SB0727), aims to improve drinking water quality by addressing harmful contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 1,4-dioxane. The Safe Public Drinking Water Act sets out a comprehensive plan to enhance water safety […]
Illinois General Assembly bill HB3709 seeks to expand reproductive healthcare services for students at public institutions of higher education across the state. Sponsored by Representative Anna Moeller, the legislation mandates that public universities and colleges provide access to contraception and medication abortion through their student health services starting with the […]
