The Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA), the governing body of athletic and non-athletic activities at the middle/jr. high school level, has launched a fundraiser to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization’s operating funds come from operating funds are the result of attendance at the state series events, not […]
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – As COVID-19 infection rates continued to fall Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker said the first delivery of a vaccine could arrive in Illinois as early as next week, although it could take several months before it is widely available to the general public. Speaking […]
Christmas light displays come in many different shapes and sizes. It seems to be the big displays, though, that draw the most attention. Jennifer Brannon began piecing together her display at 102 Jennifer Drive more than 15 years ago when she lived in Oklahoma. Brannon’s vision is not lights set […]
Mahomet native Scott Miller now owns his dream car. The owner of Bulldog Automotive acquired the 1969 Supersport Camaro after a trip to North Carolina with his son, Ty, in October. “It’s been my dream car since I was 13-years old,” Miller said. Miller had talked about restoring an old […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Interact Club will be collecting jackets, hats, gloves, books, canned goods and toys/board games for Mom’s Pantry on Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations are on a drive-by basis. The Interact Club will be in the Mahomet-Seymour High School front bus lane.
What makes a superhero? Is it a cape? Laser beams that shoot from the eyes? And incredible strength that stops evil in its tracks? After almost a full year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the word superhero may be redefined. Is it the doctor that has worked 200 consecutive days? The […]
Mahomet Lions Club President George Castor delivered a $1000 donation to Mom’s Pantry last Monday. The Club also made a food donation to the pantry that offers food items, hygiene products and clothes for those in need that have a student(s) in the Mahomet-Seymour school district. The pantry is open […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com For one person, in particular, the busy season is approaching. In fact, the demands on the North Pole’s most famous resident haven’t subsided, even during a pandemic year. Requests for personal appearances have been arriving at a staggering rate. Santa Claus tries hard to be accommodating, […]
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Health officials gave an update on the state’s COVID-19 vaccine plan Friday with potential federal approval anticipated as early as next week. Gov. JB Pritzker said the state still expects to get 109,000 doses to be initially distributed in the 50 counties with […]
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Friday that Driver Services facilities statewide will remain closed for in-person transactions until Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The expiration date for driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended until June 1, 2021. Expanded Online ServicesWhite also […]
