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 […]
URBANA, Ill. – Carle community flu clinics begin Sept. 26 and will run through Oct. 22 this year at various locations in east-central Illinois. For those looking for convenient ways to get their flu shots, Carle’s popular drive-through is expanding to two new sites this year: Urbana on Windsor, 1818 […]
Gov. JB Pritzker announced a a new statewide restaurant and bar policy requiring patrons to wear a mask during any interaction with wait staff, food service workers and other employees at bars and restaurants beginning Aug. 26. “Face coverings must be worn over the nose and mouth when patrons are […]
Editor’s Note: Each of the six businesses at the Young and Bright Pop Up Shop will be featured individually throughout the week to give each business its own spotlight. Winderson’s Creation’s Mary Pettenger and greener goods Tara Allen know what it’s like to be a small business owner. The duo, […]
Editor’s Note: Each of the six businesses at the Young and Bright Pop Up Shop will be featured individually throughout the week to give each business its own spotlight. Winderson’s Creation’s Mary Pettenger and greener goods Tara Allen know what it’s like to be a small business owner. The duo, […]
