Category: State of Illinois
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IDOT to continue painting bridges on I-74
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that painting of the bridges that carry Lindsey Road and Duncan Road over Interstate 74 resumes Monday, Aug. 26. The painting will require nightly lane closures on westbound I-74 between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m., with one lane open at all times. Work is expected to last approximately four… Read more
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Mahomet-Seymour Back to School: Bus Safety Tips
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Returning to school can be an exciting time for many children and parents. But with extra vehicles on the roads, including school buses, it is important to remember Illinois State Law when approaching school zones and buses. In a school zone: When approaching a school zone between the hours of 7… Read more
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Pritzker signs bills to strengthen Scott’s Law
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzer signed legislation to strengthen penalties for life-threatening roadway violations at the end of July. Senate Bill1862 was established to expand Scott’s Law to protect law enforcement, first responders and road workers. “Since 2002, Scott’s Law has said that drivers approaching a vehicle with their hazard lights on… Read more
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Pavement repairs on I-74 begin August 5
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that pavement repairs on Interstate 74 between High Cross Road and Prospect Avenue will begin Monday, Aug. 5. The work involves milling and resurfacing from High Cross Road to east of Cunningham Avenue in Urbana and microsurfacing from Cunningham Avenue to west of Prospect Avenue in Champaign. Repairs to… Read more
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Interstate 72 lane closures begin August 5
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that painting of the bridge that carries Staley Road over Interstate 72 begins Monday, Aug. 5. The work will require lane closures in both directions, with one lane open in each direction separated by a barrier wall, and is expected to last approximately three to four weeks. Motorists can… Read more
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Mahomet will discuss future of marijuana within Village limits
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – A new state law doesn’t necessarily mean a new amount of tolerance in area communities. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who was elected earlier this year, signed a bill on Tuesday that will legalize marijuana (up to one ounce per person for adults 21 and older) in the state effective… Read more
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Illinois becomes 11th state in US to legalize recreational marijuana
CHICAGO- Illinois on Tuesday became the 11th state to legalize the use of recreational marijuana (HB 1438) for persons over 21 years of age. While the use of recreational marijuana continues to be illegal under federal law, Illinois residents will be able to purchase and possess up to 30 grams of cannabis flower or 5… Read more
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Illinois gas tax, vehicle registration fees and parking tax among those to be increased under new bills
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Pending approval by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinoisans could see several tax increases, which will pay for a $45 billion infrastructure project known as “Rebuild Illinois.” The “Rebuild Illinois” capital bill, which has passed in the Illinois House and Senate, will rebuild roads, bridges, public schools and university buildings throughout the state. Funding… Read more
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Rose and Caulkins announce agreement to help veterans transfer credits to University of Illinois
Springfield, IL– State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) announced they have reached an agreement with the University of Illinois to increase access for veterans. The lawmakers worked with University of Illinois Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost Andreas Cangellaris, reaching an agreement to form a committee to focus on the issue. The… Read more
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Glumac serves as honoray page at State Capitol
On April 11th, State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) Mahomet student Tim Glumac to serve as an honorary page for the day at the Capitol in Springfield. Read more