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Pritzker signs bipartisan FOID bill, expands background checks on gun sales

Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 562 Monday, expanding background checks on all gun sales in Illinois while also providing mental health funding for communities most impacted by gun violence. The legislation does the following: • Expands background checks to all gun sales in Illinois starting in 2024. • Invests in community-based, trauma-informed […]

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10 Question Friday: Robert DeAtely

I’m a Mahomet resident for nearly 8 years. I have a beautiful wife Anne, four sons, Alex (12), Ben (9), Sam and Josh (5).  I’m a member of the Mahomet Plan and Zoning Commission. And I am a third-generation owner of Barber & DeAtley Inc., a commercial General Contractor, in Urbana, along with my brother […]

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Fourth of July Weekend Celebration Guide

July 2 Farmer CityFan appreciation and Fireworks at Farmer City Raceway: Adults $5, Kids 12 & under Free, Pit passes: $30, Fireworks will begin at dark. MahometFreedom Fest, Lake of the Woods, Mahomet: 4 p.m. until dark, Admission is $2 per person, with children 5 and under free. Military persons […]

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Athlete of the Week: CJ Shoaf

Mahomet-Seymour’s CJ Shoaf placed first in the IHSA Class 2A high jump last weekend. At 6’4″, Shoaf captured the state championship with a leap of 6 feet, 1 ¼ inches. He holds the Mahomet-Seymour High School record with clearing 7 feet, ¼ inches earlier this season. At the state meet, […]