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 […]
This week, residents of Champaign and surrounding areas will have a significant opportunity to voice their frustrations over proposed water and wastewater rate hikes at two public forums scheduled by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Illinois American Water’s proposed $152 million rate hike could see private water customers facing an […]
Governor JB Pritzker has signed the Safety and Aid for the Environment in Carbon Capture and Sequestration (SAFE CCS) Act into law, establishing stringent safety requirements and a temporary ban on carbon dioxide pipeline construction in Illinois. The law sets rigorous standards for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects, mandating […]
From the moment he first touched an instrument, Isaac Hanson’s path to musical greatness seemed inevitable. This talented alto saxophonist from Mahomet-Seymour High School has already accumulated a series of prestigious accolades that many musicians only dream of achieving in a lifetime. This weekend, he added performing with the National […]
For those who enjoy staying active and exploring the great outdoors, the Champaign County Forest Preserve District has an exciting new challenge. The District is inviting area residents to take on the task of hiking all 30 of its trails, spread across six forest preserves and the Kickapoo Rail Trail. […]
