By Zainab SusiOriginal story written on Easter 2013. Two days ago when I went to my twelve years old daughter’s room to say goodnight to her, she asked me, Mom “I need to ask you something “Can I be with Dad and his wife next weekend”? Her question surprised me. […]
Month: April 2021
Work resumes April 1 on two I-74 bridges
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the $32.6 million project to replace two bridges on Interstate 74 in Champaign, one over the Canadian National Railroad yard and the other over Market Street, resumes April 1. The project is a highlight of Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital program. […]
Letter to the Editor: Take time to read, research and review ALL the candidates and their history
Mahomet-Seymour Families/Voters, This spring, the voters of the Mahomet-Seymour School District have an opportunity to choose candidates to represent them on the Board of Education. When choosing who best represents you, your values, and the values of Mahomet-Seymour, I hope you’ll consider the long, rich history of Excellence in Education that we […]
New data tracker shows decline in small business as lawsuits proceed
By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Hospitality jobs in Illinois have declined nearly 52 percent since the pandemic began, according to new data, as lawsuits continue against the governor’s orders to close nonessential businesses. While leisure and hospitality jobs were hit the hardest, the number of small businesses open […]
State releases guide to school reopening
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Educators, students and families will face a host of new challenges in overcoming the learning loss that occurred over the past year of mostly remote learning as COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available and schools prepare to fully reopen for in-person learning. To […]
Ranstead leads Bulldogs over Charleston
By Fred Kroner Ainsley Ranstead just missed a double-double on Tuesday (March 30) as Mahomet-Seymour’s volleyball team remained unbeaten in Apollo Conference matches. Ranstead posted nine kills and 17 digs in a 25-20, 25-16 triumph at Charleston. Josie Hess totaled 14 digs to go with three assists and one ace. […]
Unbeaten Urbana tops Mahomet-Seymour Soccer
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometmews.com The Bulldogs were unable to score a goal on Monday (March 29) and dropped a 2-0 non-conference boys’ soccer decision at unbeaten Urbana. The same teams played a year ago in a regional championship match. “Urbana came out strong and looked to play the ball wide […]