Author: Press Release
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Commentary: Ben Chapman Concedes Champaign County Board 1 Race
By Ben Chapman VOTE COUNT NOTE: In 2014, Democratic candidate for Champaign County Board District 1, Eugenia Watson, received 1,214 votes, or 19.42% of the vote. In this election, Ben Chapman received 2,614 votes, or 32.14% of the vote, making him the strongest Democratic candidate the district has recently seen. He won 2.15 times the… Read more
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Commentary: Watching the “truth” unfold
By Jason Schifo, Pastor at Community Evangelical Free Church I am fresh off of leading my sixth trip to Israel with a group of 31 pilgrims, and as always, I am excited about all that God continues to do through these trips! When I say that I am excited though, it is not just about… Read more
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Commentary: Vote People, Not Parties
by Ben Chapman, Candidate for County Board District 1 It’s no secret that some voters vote one party straight down the ballot. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it takes almost no thought. However, I doubt I would be hard-pressed to convince you that unquestioningly voting for one party is not always in the best interests… Read more
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Rose receives Champion of Free Enterprise Award at Decatur Chamber Business Breakfast
State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) speaks at the Decatur Chamber Business Breakfast Oct. 3 after receiving the Champion of Free Enterprise Award from the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. Decatur, IL – In recognition of State Sen. Chapin Rose’s (R-Mahomet) “special contributions in the defense of free enterprise, and the furtherance of economic opportunities for Illinoisans,” the Illinois… Read more
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Electronics Recycling Event October 13
An Electronics Recycling Collection Event will take place October 13, with online registration opening September 10 at 8 a.m. There are free YEAR-ROUND local electronic recycling options (with the exception of most TV’s) Click here for more details:Year-Round Recycling Options REGISTRATION & UPCOMING EVENT DETAILS: Once you register for the Oct 13th event, you will… Read more
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Speed limit reduced through Champaign on I-74
CHAMPAIGN — The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the posted speed limit along Interstate 74 from west of I-57 to east of Cunningham Avenue will be reduced from 70 mph to 60 mph beginning Friday, Aug. 31. IDOT recently completed a speed study on I-74 and I-57 in the Champaign-Urbana area and concluded that… Read more
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Arrest made in death of Holly Cassano
Urbana, IL- At approximately 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2018, the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael F.A. Henslick of Mahomet in the parking lot of Market Place Mall, Champaign. Henslick, age 30, is charged with the November 2, 2009 murder of Holly Cassano. The bond for his arrest is set at $10 million dollars. … Read more
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Statement on Confederate Flag from Ben Chapman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Mahomet Daily received this statement on Saturday. Per our posting schedule, Monday was the first day this piece was available for publication.August 25thFrom: Ben Chapman for County BoardContact: benbart.chapman@gmail.com or (217)898-8066Facebook Page I oppose the Confederate flag display at the Mahomet Music Festival On August 24th, a vendor at the Mahomet Music… Read more
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Gov. Rauner signs bills to help protect East Central Illinois water source from natural gas leaks
MAHOMET —Gov. Rauner today signed legislation that requires gas storage field owners to notify local communities if natural gas leaks threaten to expose residents and businesses to contaminated water. The new law also mandates annual storage field inspections by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Notifying local residents and business owners will help ensure… Read more
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New Rose law built upon Carle Hospital program targets poverty by helping put people to work
Springfield, IL – Legislation built upon Urbana based Carle Hospital’s Healthy Beginnings program that seeks to provide workforce training and employment skills to those out of work, underemployed, or those at the lowest income levels was signed into law Aug. 10 by Gov. Bruce Rauner. Senate Bill 3232, sponsored by State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet),… Read more