The Mahomet-Seymour Science Olympiad team placed third overall at the Parkland College Regional tournament for the Illinois Science Olympiad Saturday. The third-place finish secured a spot at State on April 18, 2020. University Laboratory High School and Centennial High School placed first and second, respectively. The Mahomet-Seymour squad finished strong […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Groggy workers and students on Monday in Illinois are left wondering if Senate Bill 533, the bill that would end the state’s biannual change of the clock known as daylight savings time, will ever pass and become law. As of Nov. 19, 2019, the measure had passed […]
Mahomet-Seymour Schools will close March 13 to March 22 for spring break. While many go on vacation, local organizations have much planned for those staying at home! Whether you’re looking to take a dip in the pool, see a performance or try your hand at something new, our staff has […]
I met Ramona Sullivan in 2018, when she was running to be a circuit judge. I was very impressed by her personal story, integrity, and qualifications. She came very close, but did not win the election for that judge position. Fortunately, the voters of Champaign County have another opportunity to […]
By BEN ORNERCapitol News Illinoisborner@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Central Illinois counties led Illinois in corn and soybean production last year as every region and nearly all counties saw decreases in both crops, according to estimates released last week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Both production and yields for corn and soybeans fell in nearly […]
The 2020 Champaign County Fair has announced that the Beach Boys will take the stage at the Champaign County Fairgrounds on July 23. Grandstand tickets and track tickets (lawn chairs allowed to this show) will go on sale this February 28 at 8AM and are available at champaigncountyfair.cc. Tickets start […]
What is the Census? Since 1790, the United States has conducted a census every 10 years (decennial). The census has evolved over the last 200 years, but its purpose has always been to count the population for representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Founding Fathers wanted population to […]
Champaign NOAA Weather Radio, WXJ-76, will be off the air until further notice. The outage could last up to six months as NOAA looks for a new broadcast tower. This outage is due to a damaged coaxial cable, which connects the radio transmitter to the antenna. In addition, a new tower location must […]
Illinois Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th District) has proposed a new gas tax bill. Senate Bill 2978 seeks to amend the Illinois Municipal Code to provide that municipalities may impose a motor fuel tax on top of the 38-cent state tax (19-cents previously) that was imposed in July 2019. Cunningham’s proposal […]
The Illinois Rules Committee is currently reviewing HB4870, which would amend the Communicable Disease Prevention Act to require students entering sixth grade in the State of Illinois to receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and requiring confirmation that the student has completed the series of HPV vaccinations upon entering the […]
