Illinois State Senator Chapin Rose introduced a new bill on January 17, 2025, aimed at prohibiting carbon sequestration activities over federally designated sole source aquifers. This legislation, designated as SB0182, seeks to amend the Environmental Protection Act to ensure the protection of these crucial water supplies. The bill specifies that […]
In a significant move amidst growing debates over digital privacy and foreign interference, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) introduced legislation titled the “Extend the TikTok Deadline Act.” The bill proposes to delay the impending deadline for the sale of […]
The League of Women Voters of Champaign County is set to initiate its Spring 2025 “Keeping It Local” series with a focus on protecting the Mahomet Aquifer, a critical drinking water source for nearly one million residents across central Illinois. The first event, titled “Protect the Mahomet Aquifer,” will be […]
In response to increasing respiratory illness rates across the region, Carle Health has announced new safety measures effective January 13, urging all patients and visitors experiencing respiratory symptoms to wear masks within their facilities. This directive coincides with the enforcement of stricter visitor regulations to minimize the spread of viral […]
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) reports a rise in pertussis cases, commonly known as whooping cough, throughout Champaign County. Most of the reported cases so far have occurred among high school and university students. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pertussis cases are increasing nationwide, with over […]
The Salt Fork Center at Homer Lake Forest Preserve will transform into a hub of holiday cheer on Saturday, December 14, as the Champaign County Forest Preserve District hosts the 2024 edition of “Homer for the Holidays.” The free event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and offers activities for […]
