Mahomet-Seymour will hold three Town Hall Conversations throughout the month of September. Facilitated by the University of Illinois’ Teaching Professor and BSW Program Director Janet Carter-Black and Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work Kevin Tan will guide “discussion and dialog about creating a more inclusive learning environment” in […]
Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons will utilize CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) grant money to acquire seven vote by mail ballot drop boxes. A press release from Ammons’ office said that the boxes are “highly secure”, made of ¼-inch steel and that ballots will be retrieved by two […]
The First State Bank of Forrest in Mahomet will be hosting virtual BINGO on Friday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m.. The game will be streamed via Mahomet Daily’s Facebook Live. To play, email Mahomet@fsbforrest.com for cards or go through the First State Bank of Forrest drive for pick up. Play will last for […]
Debbie Butcher and her sons, John and Brian will run a virtual Boston Marathon on Sept. 12 beginning a 7 a.m. Because the Boston Marathon was canceled in 2020, runners have been invited to run it virtually. The Butcher trio has mapped out a 6-mile route, and will cross through the […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s boys’ cross-country team opened its season on Saturday (Sept. 5) by capturing team honors in the 13-school Charleston Invitational. M-S prevailed in a tight three-way battle for team supremacy. The Bulldogs’ score was 50. Following M-S were Olney (57), St. Joseph-Ogden (60) and Mattoon (102). […]
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) implemented a new Board of Directors Policy aimed at addressing hate speech and harassment during the Board’s regularly scheduled meeting on August 24, 2020. The IHSA Hate Speech and Harassment Policy reiterates that the Association does not tolerate hate speech or harassment, while seeking to provide […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Education Foundation announced this week delays for inducting its fourth Hall of Fame Class. The four selections – Jason Seaman, Leo Vitali, Janet Watkins and Fred Kroner – were originally scheduled to be enshrined on Sept. 18 prior to the Homecoming football game against Effingham. Due to the […]
The Champaign County fall Residential Electronics Collection Event will take place on Friday, October 9, 2020 from 1pm to 3pm and Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 8am to noon at Parkland College, 2400 W. Bradley Ave, Champaign. Parkland is only the host site, and will not be able to answer […]
By REBECCA ANZELCapitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Illinois residents should expect fewer road repairs, community programs and other local government-provided services and higher locally-imposed tax rates as officials struggle with COVID-19-induced revenue shortfalls, a municipal government advocacy group warned this week. According to a survey conducted by the Illinois Municipal League, almost […]
The Illinois Elementary School Association updated face mask guidance for students, coaches, and fans when participating and/or attending IESA contests on Aug. 26. ATHLETES Face coverings must be worn when riding a bus to and from contests; Face coverings must fully cover the mouth and nose; Face coverings are required at […]
