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 […]
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IESA Updates Mask Guidance while at contests
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 […]
Carle Community Flu Clinics Kick-Off Sept. 26
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 […]
New mask rule: patrons must wear mask when interacting with staff
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 […]
Turner sisters join forces with C&A Crochet
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, […]
Add a little color to your life with EG Paintings
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, […]
IHSA approves modified fall postseason state series
The IHSA has approved a modified postseason state series tournaments for boys and girls golf, boys and girls cross country, girls swimming & diving, and girls tennis this fall. The approved plan will allow for a single round of regional geographic competition to be conducted the week of October 19-25, […]
Mahomet Town and Country Club to hold first meeting on Aug. 25
The Mahomet Town and Country Women’s Club will hold their first meeting of the 2020-21 club year on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Lake of the Woods Botanical Garden gazebo. While they are still working on detail for how to conduct their monthly meetings and events safely, the […]
2020 Fall Mahomet Community Garage Sale: Call for Listings
The 2020 Fall Mahomet Community Garage Sales are scheduled for September 11-12. The Mahomet Daily will produce a free online and print garage sale guide. Listings for the online guide can be emailed to news@mahometnews.com until September 7 at 5 p.m. The printed map will be distributed locally on the morning […]
Zach Courson leads Bulldogs in first two golf meets
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Zach Courson posted the best Mahomet-Seymour score in back-to-back boys’ golf meets this week. On Monday in the team’s opening meet at Monticello, Courson was the meet’s runner-up with a 37. He finished one shot behind the medalist. Monticello topped the Bulldogs in the dual meet, […]