The Champaign-Urbana Elks Lodge 2497, in collaboration with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The clinic, led by Dr. James McKechnie, will take place from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois […]
A petition launched by Prairie Rivers Network aims to halt proposed carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects that could jeopardize the Mahomet Aquifer, a crucial water source for nearly one million residents in Central Illinois. The Mahomet Aquifer supplies millions of gallons of water daily to central Illinois residents, farmers, […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet teen-ager Reis Claybrooke fired a 69 and won the Lake of the Woods men’s golf club championship on Sunday (Aug. 4). He edged runner-up Andrew Lawson by one stroke for his first club title. Grant Kinkelaar was third (73), followed by Adam Woller (74) and […]
In a world where a good night’s sleep is often taken for granted, Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is on a mission to ensure that no child sleeps on the floor. This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is dedicated to ending child bedlessness across America, one handcrafted bed at a time. With […]
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed groundbreaking legislation on Friday mandating insurance companies in Illinois to cover all fertility treatments recommended by doctors. The new law, set to take effect in 2026, removes the bureaucratic hurdles that often force patients to undergo less effective treatments before gaining access to procedures like in […]
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation on Monday to eliminate Illinois’ 1% tax on groceries, effective January 1, 2026. This change is part of Pritzker’s 2025 budget plan, which aims to address regressive taxes that disproportionately impact low-income families. The Illinois General Assembly approved the legislation in May when it passed […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour senior-to-be Reis Claybrooke broke the tournament record in the Central Illinois Junior Golf Tour event at Lake of the Woods on Thursday (July 25). Claybrooke shot an 18-hole score of 66 to win the boys’ 16-17 age division. Forrest Benson tied the previous record of […]
Emotions can be a rollercoaster of uncertainty, especially for pre-teens. But Mahomet’s Cinda Bauman hopes to help children find empathy as they learn to process their emotions with her series of middle-grade books, “Hope & Horses.” Bauman’s passion for writing children’s books about mental health began with her debut novel, […]
The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy is partnering with the Champaign County Forest Preserve District to host an exciting and family-friendly event at Lake of the Woods on July 27. This full-day celebration will feature a variety of outdoor activities designed to engage and educate attendees of all ages. The event […]
The Champaign Park District has announced an exciting event for this holiday season: Mannheim Steamroller, the best-selling Christmas artist of all time, will perform at the historic Virginia Theatre on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. Tickets for the concert range from $59.50 to $125.00, with an additional processing […]
