June 30: Freedom Fest in Mahomet Join the Champaign County Forest Preserve for the final “Light Up the Lake” Fourth of July celebration with music, vendors, and fireworks at Lake of the Woods. Music begins at 4 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m. Admission is $2 per person, with children […]
In a significant milestone, the Champaign County Forest Preserve unveiled its sixth park, Heron View Forest Preserve, in 2021. Sprawling across 98 acres of picturesque land along the scenic Sangamon River, this ecological gem promises to captivate visitors with its stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and important ecological functions. One of […]
The St. Joseph Stanton and Homer Fire Protection Districts have placed a No Burn Order for the entirety of their respective districts. Homer Chief Don Happ and St. Joseph Stanton Chief Josh Reese wrote: “Due to the severe dry and windy conditions fires will spread quickly. Currently, there is no […]
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Next time you attend a parade, there might be an eye in the sky. A new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday expands local police departments’ authority to use drones to surveil certain events, respond to certain 911 calls, […]
By CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – While hundreds of bills cleared the General Assembly in the final month of the legislative session, some big-ticket measures will have to wait until at least the fall. Sponsors of several stalled bills say they will consider reviving their proposals when lawmakers return […]
By Dani Tietz Nature has a way of captivating us, providing an escape from our busy lives, and offering tranquility like no other. Look no further than the Homer Lake Forest Preserve if you’re looking for a tranquil getaway amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Nestled in Champaign County, Illinois, this hidden […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Zach Steele is learning quickly about the nuances of being a high school athletic director. “Scheduling events years from now has been something that I didn’t think I would have to do,” said Steele, who recently started his duties as the athletic director at Oakwood High […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com St. Joseph-Ogden Softball Four members of St. Joseph-Ogden’s 25-11 softball team were accorded some form of All-State mention on teams selected this week by the Illinois Coaches Association. Garnering first-team recognition for the second consecutive year was senior infielder Shayne Immke. She is a three-time honoree […]
By Dani Tietz A lot has changed since 1948. Phones weren’t available in every home. Televisions were housed in a large wooden cabinet. Many families only had one car available for work, errands, and recreation. In the 75 years that the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve has been open […]
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Monday that seeks to protect public and school libraries from pressure to ban, remove or restrict access to books based on “partisan or doctrinal disapproval.” Speaking at the Harold Washington Library Center in downtown Chicago, Pritzker […]
