The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the ramp from northbound Interstate 57 to westbound I-74 in Champaign will close the evening of June 13. The closure is necessary to begin the construction of a new I-74 bridge over I-57 as part of a larger project to rebuild the entire interchange. A […]
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First State Bank of Forest Photos: Splash Pad Ribbon Cutting
This photo album of the Barber Park playground and splash pad ribbon-cutting ceremony is brought to you by First State Bank of Forest. Maddie Grindley was the photographer. To view the entire album visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/2023-Friday-Night-Concert/.
Mahomet Family Dentistry Athlete of the Week: Mahomet-Seymour Baseball
Mahomet-Seymour High School’s baseball team of 2023 has made history as the most successful single-season squad in the school’s existence. Finishing the month of May with an impressive 31-6 record, the Bulldogs secured their third consecutive Class 3A IHSA Regional title on May 27. A closer look at the individual […]
Hood Family to provide entertainment at Mahomet Soda Fest
By Brett McMahon When The Hood Family Band takes the stage at the Mahomet Soda Festival on Saturday, June 10, it will mark their first time playing the event. While Jennifer Hood, the primary lead singer for the group, played the event a couple of years ago with another band, […]
Jack and Jackson to take the stage at Mahomet Soda Fest
By Brett McMahon “I get to do what I love most in life, with who I love most in life. I am lucky.” That’s how Jake Tatar describes playing music with his son, Jackson as part of the Jake and Jackson duo. Tatar was originally a founder of The Boat […]
Mahomet Family Dentistry Athlete of the Week: Deangelo Hughey
Mahomet-Seymour Junior Deangelo Hughey finished the 2023 outdoor track season the way he ended the indoor season—drawing attention with his times. According to Athletic.net, Hughey is ranked second in Illinois’ Class 2A in the 400-meter dash with a time of 48.04 and sixth in the 200-meter dash with a time […]
Nickel and Dimes to play at Barber Park on June 2
By Brett The Nickel And Dimes band will help open the Splash Pad at Barber Park in Mahomet on June 2. Their outdoor show from 6:30-8 pm that night will showcase their tight harmonies and wide range of musical influences. Ten years ago, lead singer Nicole Mohr approached her dad, […]
Mahomet-Seymour Junior High Fourth-Quarter Honor Roll 2023
High Honors 6th Grade Abdo, AbdelBasset A. Alman, Susanna G. Almeida, Chloe D. Anderson, Jack M. Atteberry, Caleb F. Barton, Vada Bednar, William M. Benway, Kara N. Bezryadin, Victor A. Boateng, Kingsley G. Bork, Brynn L. Brauer, Reagan L. Brown, Isabella N. Carolan, Hadley G. Carolan, Harlow I. Childress, Claire […]
Mahomet Market to run May 31 through August 9
The 2023 Mahomet Market on Main will open on May 31 and run through August 9. The Wednesday event will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. on the green space located on Main Street between the Village Administration building and Sangamon on Main. This year’s vendors include: A Hidden […]
IL-150 between Mansfield and Farmer City closed through July
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that U.S. 150 betweenMansfield and Farmer City will close May 30. The closure is necessary to reconstruct two box culverts and is expected to last into July. Adetour utilizing Interstate 74 will be posted. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for […]