Mahomet-Seymour’s Blake Wolters continues to show his talent as the Bulldogs ride a winning record coming into the second half of the 2022 season. Fourteen games into the season, the Purdue University recruit leads Mahomet-Seymour with a .548 batting average, 1.129 slugging percentage accompanied by 2 home runs on the […]
Month: April 2022
Local groups to celebrate International Dark Sky Week, encourage residents to consider effects of outdoor lighting
In recognition of International Dark Sky Week, the Champaign County Forest Preserve District and the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society are joining with other partners to raise awareness about light pollution and its impact on the environment. Light pollution can come in one of four forms. “Glare” occurs when unwanted light shines […]
Moody’s gives Illinois second credit upgrade within one year
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois on Thursday received its second credit rating upgrade from Moody’s Investors Service within one year, moving up one notch but remaining in the worst shape of the 50 states. It’s the third upgrade between the three major credit ratings agencies during Gov. […]
Bulldog soccer remains undefeated
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s undefeated girls’ soccer team received a tie-breaking goal from Cayla Koerner in the final minute on Monday (April 18) and edged Rochester at Middletown Field, 3-2. “The Bulldogs once again avoided the comfort of an Epicurean game, rather playing their third match within a week that […]
Mahomet-Seymour softball wins at Champaign Central
By Fred Kroner It took until the third inning on Monday (April 18) for the Mahomet-Seymour softball offense to kick into gear, but once the Bulldogs got rolling, they recorded a 16-2 win at Champaign Central. Central carried a 1-0 lead into the third inning. M-S scored twice in the […]
Illinois budget includes tax relief measures
Most taxpayers in Illinois will see some relief within the fiscal year 2023 budget. Signed on Tuesday, the 2023 budget includes $1.83 billion in tax relief for working families, including direct checks and suspension of tax on gas and groceries. Independent filers in 2021 who made under $200,000 will receive […]
What’s in Illinois’ $46 billion budget package?
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed a package of bills Tuesday that make up a roughly $46 billion Fiscal Year 2023 state general revenue funds budget that includes increased funding for education and human services and $1.8 billion in mostly-temporary tax relief. Pritzker signed the […]
M-S board rejects bids for JH renovation, approve portable classroom
The Mahomet-Seymour School board rejected bids to renovate the Mahomet-Seymour Junior High mat room into five spaces, two classrooms and two offices. To remedy the need for space, the board voted to approve portal classrooms from Vesta for $65,622 with set up costs from $83,500, plus IT and furniture costs. […]
M-S approves technology fee for fifth-grade students
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board approved $186,680.00 for the purchase of Chromebooks for sixth and ninth grade students from Trafera Tuesday night. The annual purchase of Chromebooks was higher than previous years, Director of Technology Jared Lynn said. He attributed the increase to rising prices throughout the market. The district still […]
M-S Board votes down proposal to raise breakfast/lunch prices
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board voted 4-3 to reject a proposal to raise prices on school lunches in the 2022-23 school year Tuesday night. Meghan Hennesy, Justin Lamb, Ken Keefe and Colleen Schultz voted against the proposal. The fee increase was proposed after Arbor Management Inc. passed tcosts onto the Mahomet-Seymour […]