The Champaign County Forest Preserve District (CCFPD) in Mahomet, Illinois, has recently received a significant boost in the form of a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). This funding, sourced from the IDNR’s Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant Program, is earmarked for the expansion […]
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Former President Donald Trump’s name will appear on the March 19 Republican primary election ballot in Illinois, barring any extraordinary action by state or federal courts to remove him. The Illinois State Board of Elections voted unanimously Tuesday to deny an objection based […]
By Fred Kroner Both of Mahomet-Seymour’s volleyball teams have 5-3 overall records. The eighth-grade Bulldogs lost at home to Normal Chiddix (25-18, 22-25, 25-12) on Thursday (Jan. 11) and then scored a 25-14, 25-6 win over Urbana on Tuesday (Jan. 16). In the Bulldog Invitational on Saturday (Jan. 20), M-S […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s seventh-grade boys’ basketball team fell one win short of qualifying for the IESA Class 4A state tournament. The Bulldogs’ season came to an end on Monday (Jan. 29) at home in the sectional championship game against Park Forest, 57-52. The Bulldogs carried a 43-35 lead […]
In a heartening community initiative, the Illini District Dental Society, in collaboration with the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District and Parkland College Dental Hygiene Clinic, is set to host Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS) Day. This charitable event will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 […]
In an impressive display of musical talent, fifth-grade students from Lincoln Trail Elementary and sixth-graders from Mahomet Seymour Junior High participated in the esteemed Illinois Music Education All-State Choir this past Saturday. These young vocalists joined forces with peers from across the state, showcasing their skills in a memorable performance. […]
The Champaign-Urbana Elks Lodge 2497, in a heartwarming collaboration with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, is set to host a free orthopedic assessment clinic for children. This special event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. It will be held at the OSF […]
In a significant move to address the needs of the aging population, Advocates for Aging Care (AAC) and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) are set to launch a comprehensive survey titled, “Your Voice Matters: A Survey of Older Adults and Family Caregivers in Champaign County.” This initiative, commencing on […]
Mahomet-Seymour has opened up Kindergarten Round-Up for the 2024-25 school year. Parents with children who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2023 and will be entering kindergarten in the 2024-2025 school year, are encouraged to fill out the survey linked here. The form provides the district with the […]
By Fred Kroner Regional champions Isabelle Leyhe and Jaycee Fancher are among the four Mahomet-Seymour wrestlers who qualified for the IHSA girls’ sectional wrestling tournament. The 120-pound Leyhe and the 125-pound Fancher were victorious in their weight classes in the 45-school regional at Mount Zion on Friday (Jan. 26). Leyhe […]
