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 […]
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 fred@mahometnews.com Jackson Bohm scored 11 points and Landyn Hannah added 10 points on Friday (Jan. 26), but the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ basketball team dropped a 73-46 decision at home to Mount Zion. Lucas Dyer and Ryken Kirby each netted five points. Gavin Bailey scored four points, Henry Wagner […]
In a recent report by Orkin, Champaign, Illinois, has been identified as one of the top ten cities in the United States struggling with bed bug infestations, ranking at number 10. This news is particularly relevant for residents of East Central Illinois, as Champaign becomes a focal point in the […]
Willard Airport is gearing up to host an exciting opportunity for travelers: a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event, presented by IDEMIA. This special event is scheduled from Monday, March 4 through Friday, March 8, 2024, offering passengers a chance to enroll early in the highly acclaimed TSA PreCheck® Pop-Up screening program. […]
Mahomet Public Library’s Youth Services Librarian Rebecca (Becca) Strom has been named Employee of the Year by her co-workers. A Mahomet native and a graduate of Mahomet-Seymour High School in 2016, Strom’s journey to librarianship began at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame. There, she majored in creative writing, humanistic studies, […]
