Felipe Rebollo and Carmen Garcia have done more than provide a before-game, after-church, let’s-get-a-margarita hotspot at Los Zarapes. They’ve been watching babies grow into adults, creating opportunities for children to play sports and providing employment opportunities for members of their family since 2007. “So many connections have been made for […]
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board voted in favor, 5-1, of updates tothree board policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion onMonday, Dec. 14. Board member Jeremy Henrichs voted no, Colleen Schultz said “present”and Merle Giles, Meghan Hennesy, Ken Keefe, Lori Larson and Max McCombvoted yes. Policy 1:10 deals with the school […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Ella Edwards hasn’t had much to cheer about in 2020, but as the calendar year is nearing an end, others are finding reasons to cheer for the Mahomet-Seymour High School freshman. She is carrying on a family tradition of giving, and lifting the spirits of others […]
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced more than $700 million in spending cuts on Tuesday, calling it a “first step” in closing a $3.9 billion revenue shortfall in the current fiscal year’s budget. As part of those cuts, Pritzker said his office is negotiating with […]
The IHSA plans to meet with IDPH and Gov. JB Pritzker’s office prior to January to determine a timeline for 2021 sports, a press release from the IHSA said Monday. Another IHSA board meeting will be held before the New Year to finalize plans. The board, which met on Dec. […]
Illinois residents are now able to access fresh food and pantry staples from ALDI via Instacart’s same-day delivery and pick-up services using Electronic Benefit Transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (EBT SNAP). “The health and wellness of Illinois families is a top priority of my administration and I am pleased […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Thanks to Alicia Gusho, there is one less teacher in the world, but one more dog groomer. Gusho, a Michigan native, earned her bachelor’s degree in English and was doing her student teaching at a high school about a decade ago. Before the semester came to […]
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration arrived in Illinois Monday, but officials said there’s still a need for social distancing, face coverings and other mitigations as a full rollout could take months. While Gov. […]
Bridle Brook has an opportunity for Mahomet residents to spread Christmas cheer to senior residents. To join the Adopt-a-Resident program call 217-586-3200.
I’m not pretending to be in a position to speak for all houses of worship. I am not even pretending to be in a place to speak for the whole of the one I attend. However, as someone on staff at a church during a pandemic, I do have some […]
