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Illinois Implements New Pay Transparency Law to Promote Equal Pay
Effective January 1, 2025, Illinois will enforce new amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, requiring employers with…
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Whooping Cough on the Rise in Champaign County
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) reports a rise in pertussis cases, commonly known as whooping cough, throughout Champaign County. Most of…
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Mahomet board to discuss proposed solar farm
The Mahomet Planning and Zoning Commission convened on December 11, 2024, to discuss a proposed 40-acre solar farm development at…
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Tabeling Seeks $1.5M in Incentives for Mahomet Hotel Development, April agreement remains in place
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees will look at an additional redevelopment agreement for a 2.17-acre site near the…
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Local Election Results: M-S Referendum Fails
According to unofficial election results from the Champaign County Clerk’s office: The Mahomet-Seymour School District’s referendum failed YesVotes 3,922Percentage 45.9%NoVotes…
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Voting Resumes in Champaign County Following Technical Issue; Clerk Seeks Extended Hours Until 9 PM
Technical issues have been resolved and the Clerk’s office and election judges are able to process voters at all polling…
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Champaign County Voters Face Disruptions Due to Widespread Network Issues
Update (9:53 a.m.): Technical issues have been resolved and the Clerk’s office and election judges are able to process voters…
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Tuesday’s PNZ Meeting moved to Cornbelt
The location of the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, has been relocated DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM…
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Contractors Among Top Donors for Mahomet-Seymour Schools $112M Referendum
As voters in the Mahomet-Seymour School District prepare to weigh in on a $112 million bond referendum, records show that…
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Mahomet’s Plan and Zoning Commission to Review Proposal for Travel Centers of America Facility
The Village of Mahomet’s Plan and Zoning Commission (PZC) is set to review a proposal for a new Travel Centers…
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Illinois School Districts Gain New Flexibility for Building Projects Under New Law
Illinois school districts are poised to see significant changes in how they can finance new buildings and renovations, thanks to…
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A Deep Dive into Mahomet’s Tax Increment Financing Impact on the 2024 Mahomet-Seymour Referendum
How does a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district operate? A Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district works by first freezing the…
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New Business District Tax to Begin in Mahomet in January 2025
Residents and visitors to Mahomet should expect to see a new 1.0% tax on most purchases within the village’s business…
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Champaign County Board to Hold Referendum on Eliminating County Auditor Position
On August 15, 2024, the Champaign County Board passed Resolution No. 2024-179, which will place an important question on the…
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Champaign County Voters Face Decision on Sales Tax Increase for Public Safety
Champaign County voters will soon decide whether to raise the county’s Public Safety Sales Tax by a quarter of a…
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Early Voting in Champaign County: Key Information and Locations
Early voting is now open county-wide for the 2024 election in Champaign County. Voters can cast their ballots at any…
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Exploring Alternatives: Options Beyond the $112.8M Referendum for Mahomet-Seymour School District’s Growing Space Needs
Mahomet-Seymour School District constituents may be stuck between a rock and a hard place. While it’s clear that every school…
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Mahomet-Seymour School District Enrollment Projections Fall Short: Rapid Growth Outpaces 2030 Forecasts
*This article has been updated to reflect a mathmatical mistake in the Oct. 4 article. We apologize for any inconvience.…
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Mahomet-Seymour’s $112.8M Referendum: Will New Schools Meet Future Capacity Needs?
Here are the top points from the article: Capacity concerns have been ongoing since 2010, with the Mahomet-Seymour School District…
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Mahomet-Seymour’s $112.8 Million Referendum: Understanding the Financial Impact on Homeowners Over the Next 20 Years
Here are the top points from the article: Monthly Tax Increase: The proposed $112.8 million referendum would cost homeowners $22…
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How the 2024 Referendum Could Affect Mahomet-Seymour Homeowners: Understanding Property Assessments
Here are the top points of the article: 2023 Tax Increase: Many Mahomet-Seymour homeowners saw a significant tax increase in…
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American Red Cross Urges Blood Donations Amid Critical Shortage
As September unfolds, the American Red Cross is issuing an urgent call for blood and platelet donations to address a…
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Christie Clinic Offers Drive-Thru Flu Clinics for 2024 Season
With flu season approaching, Christie Clinic is hosting several Drive-Thru Flu Clinics, making it easy for the community to get…
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Work at I-72/57 interchange begins Sept. 9
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction at the Interstate 72/57 interchange in Champaign begins Sept. 9. This work…
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Mahomet-Seymour School District Proposes $112 Million Bond for New Schools
On November 5, the Mahomet-Seymour School District will seek voter approval for a $112 million bond referendum to fund the…
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Real Estate Industry Undergoes Significant Changes: What It Means for Realtors, Buyers, and Sellers
As of August 17, 2024, the real estate industry has experienced significant changes due to new practices implemented by the…
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Illinois Opens State Flag Design Contest
The Illinois Flag Commission is inviting the public to participate in a historic opportunity to design a new state flag.…
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Mahomet Public Library takes time to plan for facility expansion
The Mahomet Public Library is planning a $7.4 million expansion to accommodate the increasing demands of the rapidly growing community.…
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Mahomet-Seymour Girls’ Tennis Dominates Season Opener with 8-1 Victory Over Mount Zion
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com In its season-opening match, the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ tennis team swept the three doubles matches in straight…
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Illinois Bans Corporal Punishment in All Schools
Illinois will become the fifth U.S. state to prohibit corporal punishment in all schools starting in January, following Gov. J.B.…
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