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States say paperwork tied to $10B funding freeze is an intentionally ‘impossible task’ - Mahomet Daily
by Nikoel Hytrek, Capitol News Illinois January 16, 2026 Article Summary Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the attorneys general of four other states filed a lawsuit after the Trump administration in e...
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January 17, 2026 at 2:04 AM
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Few fireworks as Illinois GOP governor hopefuls share stage for first time - Mahomet Daily
by Brenden Moore, Capitol News Illinois January 16, 2026 Article Summary The candidates emphasized ending Illinois’ sanctuary policies and criticized state spending on migrants, while also highlightin...
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January 17, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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Top Democrats say they would consider small changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act - Mahomet Daily
by Ben Szalinski and Jerry Nowicki, Capitol News Illinois January 14, 2026 Article Summary JB Pritzker and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch signaled they’re open to amending the SAFE-T Act after a ...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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U.S. Supreme Court allows Mike Bost to challenge how Illinois counts mail-in ballots - Mahomet Daily
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois January 14, 2026 Article Summary The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Republican from Murphysboro, can file a lawsuit to challenge Illin...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Epstein Survivors Demand Justice Department Watchdog Investigation Over Redaction Failures - Mahomet Daily
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse are asking for federal oversight of how the Justice Department is handling the release of sensitive case files, nearly twenty years after first seeking justice. On...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Illinois Interstate Shootings Hit Decade Low with Zero Fatalities in 2025 - Mahomet Daily
Illinois interstates are now safer than they've been in nearly a decade, with the Illinois State Police reporting zero fatal highway shootings in 2025 for the first time in roughly ten years. Total hi...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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U.S. State Department Announces Freeze on Immigrant Visas From 75 Countries - Mahomet Daily
The U.S. State Department has announced an immediate pause on immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, saying the move is aimed at stopping newcomers who it claims are likely to rely on...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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Sap to Syrup: Maple Tapping Returns to Homer Lake This February - Mahomet Daily
Ever wondered how maple syrup makes its journey from tree sap to your breakfast table? The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is inviting the public to discover that process firsthand at “Sap t...
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January 14, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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Winter Breeding Season Brings Moonlight Owl Prowl to Kennekuk County Park - Mahomet Daily
Nature enthusiasts and owl lovers are invited to search for owls under the glow of a full moon at the Moonlight Owl Prowl, taking place February 1 at Kennekuk County Park in Danville. Hosted by the Ve...
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January 14, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Labor, voting rights groups intervene in Illinois voter data lawsuit - Mahomet Daily
by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois January 13, 2026 Article Summary The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking access to the state’s complete, unredacted voter registration database, including sen...
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January 14, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Champaign-Urbana Joins National Network as Dementia-Friendly Community - Mahomet Daily
Champaign-Urbana has earned official recognition as a Dementia Friendly community, joining more than 400 communities across 42 states working to better support residents living with dementia and their...
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January 14, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Clintons Defy Epstein Subpoenas, Comer Moves to Hold Them in Contempt of Congress - Mahomet Daily
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton refused to appear before the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday and Wednesday as subpoenaed for depositions related to the...
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January 14, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Julie Pryde Retires After 30 Years of Service to Champaign-Urbana Public Health District - Mahomet Daily
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) Administrator Julie Pryde is retiring after more than 30 years of dedicated service to the district. Pryde's journey with CUPHD began long before her ap...
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January 14, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Consumer Prices Rise 0.3% in December as Food Costs Surge, Annual Inflation Holds at 2.7% - Mahomet Daily
Consumer prices increased 0.3% in December, driven by rises in food and shelter costs, while the annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.7%, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released...
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January 14, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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Get Covered Illinois Extends Health Insurance Enrollment Deadline to January 31 - Mahomet Daily
Illinois residents are getting more time to sign up for health insurance through the state’s official marketplace after Get Covered Illinois announced a special enrollment deadline extension to Januar...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Lawsuit puts Illinois on offensive against ‘menacing’ immigration raids - Mahomet Daily
by Brenden Moore, Capitol News Illinois January 12, 2026 Article Summary Illinois filed a 103-page lawsuit that seeks to severely limit federal immigration agents’ authority to execute the types of ag...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Senator Mark Kelly Sues Defense Secretary Hegseth Over Censure and Potential Demotion - Mahomet Daily
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly filed a federal lawsuit on January 12 against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Department of Defense, alleging that efforts to censure and demote him violate his constitu...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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Powell Confirms DOJ Criminal Investigation, Vows Fed Independence Won’t Be Compromised - Mahomet Daily
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell disclosed Sunday evening that the Department of Justice has served the central bank with grand jury subpoenas threatening criminal indictment over his congressional...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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ICE Agents Going Door to Door: Trump Administration Intensifies Immigration Enforcement as Nationwide Protests Erupt - Mahomet Daily
On Wednesday Vice President JD Vance announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would soon be conducting door-to-door operations across the country to locate and arrest undocumented imm...
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January 12, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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2026 Tax Filing Season Opens January 26 with Major Tax Law Changes - Mahomet Daily
The Internal Revenue Service officially kicks off the 2026 tax filing season on January 26. All individual taxpayers must submit their returns and pay any taxes owed by April 15, 2026, to avoid penalt...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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World’s Oceans Absorb Record-Breaking Heat in 2025, Scientists Warn of Escalating Climate Impacts - Mahomet Daily
A new international study published Friday in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences reports that the world’s oceans took in more heat in 2025 than ever before, making it the ninth straight year of record-h...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Federal Court Strikes Down Key Provisions of Trump Election Order, Protecting State Authority - Mahomet Daily
U.S. District Judge John H. Chun ruled Thursday that Executive Order 14248, issued in March 2025, violates the separation of powers by attempting to concentrate election regulation in the executive br...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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White House Rewrites January 6 History While Jack Smith Details Criminal Scheme Evidence - Mahomet Daily
On the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, the Trump administration launched an official White House website that rewrites the history of that violent day. The website characteriz...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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ICE Agent’s Cellphone Footage Shows Renee Good’s Final Words Before Fatal Shooting - Mahomet Daily
Cellphone footage recorded by the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good captured Good's final words: "That's fine, dude. I'm not mad at you." The 47-second video, recorded by Immigration and Cu...
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January 11, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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U.S. Labor Market Concludes Worst Year Since 2020 as December Adds Just 50,000 Jobs - Mahomet Daily
The U.S. labor market stumbled to the finish line in 2025, adding 50,000 jobs in December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics employment report released Friday. The December figures fell shor...
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January 11, 2026 at 2:39 PM