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Pritzer annouces first round of matching grants for broadband expansion
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzer announced that the state is releasing $50 million in funding for the first round of matching…
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Illinois to require student to file FAFSA prior to graduation
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Illinois high school graduates in the class of 2021 and beyond will be required to fill out…
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New Illinois law will allow students to miss school to vote
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Beginning June 1, 2020, high school students of voting age will be allowed to be excused from…
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Stiffer penalties for Scott’s Law violations in 2020
An increase in Scott’s Laws violations in 2019 has led to stronger penalties for 2020. Named after Chicago Fire Department…
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New laws Illinois business owners need to know in 2020
Business owners throughout Illinois will have to comply with new laws and regulations in 2020. Employers throughout the state will…
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BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The Village of Mahomet will review an ordinance to prohibit the sale of recreational cannabis within Village…
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New 447 area code to be added in Central Illinois
Springfield, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission has announced a new area code is coming to central Illinois. The new…
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Village to look at rec. marijuana sales again in November
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com “When I served on the Village board, I preached to our citizens that if you want…
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Snowplow drivers to join the IDOT team
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation today renewed its call for qualified individuals to step forward and apply for…
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FairVote to host Ranked Choice Voting presentation on Sept. 15
On September 15th, from 3:00-4:15, FairVote, an electoral reform nonprofit, will be hosting a presentation and discussion at the Mahomet…
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