Due to continued COVID-19 concerns, the 2020 Mahomet Soda Festival has been canceled. Formerly known as the Homer Soda Festival, the Mahomet Soda Fest was scheduled for Sept. 12, 2020.
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Construction starts on U.S. 150 bridge, first step to remake I-57/I-74 interchange
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today a $8.4 million project to replace the U.S. 150 bridge over Interstate 57 begins July 8. The project is one of the first steps to accommodate a new-and-improved Interstate 57/74 interchange, a highlight of Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital program. “The U.S. […]
2020 Mahomet-Seymour Football Schedule
According to 2020 football schedules released by the IHSA, Mahomet-Seymour is scheduled to begin their season at Marion on Aug. 28 and finish at Bloomington on Oct. 23. The IHSA and IDPH approved participation in Phase 4 of the Return to Play plan Friday. MAHOMET-SEYMOUR Aug. 28 at Marion, 7 […]
Mahomet-Seymour to return to training July 6
Mahomet-Seymour athletic teams will return to training under Phase 4 Return to Play guidelines on July 6. Training that began in early June was put on hold June 23 after several Mahomet-Seymour students contracted COVID-19 at a non-school sanctioned prom on June 13. The Illinois Department of Public Health approved […]
CUPHD provides active COVID-19 cases in Champaign County, 27 active cases in Mahomet
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department will now include updates on active cases of COVID-19 by zip code to their website. Since March, CUPHD has kept Champaign County informed by providing demographics of total COVID-19 infections by zip code. The stats also shows cases by age and onset of symptoms. As […]
First State Bank of Forrest to collect school supplies through July
First State Bank of Forrest, located at 1004 Purnell Dr., will be collecting school supplies for the Mahomet-Seymour School District from July 1 to July 31. Donation suggestions include: Traditional Suppliespenspencils (#2 and mechanical)highlighterserasersmarkers (small and large)crayonscolored pencilsnotebooksfolders/bindersglue sticksrulerspaper (construction, graph, loose-leaf) Cleaning Supplieshand sanitizerdisinfectant wipestissuesband-aids (first aid supplies) Teacher […]
Mahomet Auto Fest Cruise scheduled for July 12
The Mahomet Auto Fest may have been canceled, but organizers have put together an event that will showcase cars while also providing a way for community members to get together in a socially distanced way. The Mahomet Auto Fest Cruise is scheduled for July 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Announces Cyclosporiasis Cases in Champaign County
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) received notification from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) regarding a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite, which is believed to be linked to packaged garden salad. There are currently six cyclosporiasis cases […]
New distracted driving law goes into effect on July 1
Beginning July 1, the Illinois secretary of state will be able to revoke driving privileges for one year when a driver causes “great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement” due to use of an electronic communication device. The offense is also subject to a minimum $1,000 fine. Electronic communication devices […]
Illinois minimum wage to increase July 1
Illinois minimum wage workers will see an increase in their pay Wednesday. July 1 will bring the second statewide minimum wage increase in 2020. In January, minimum wage went from $8.25 per hour to $9.25. The upcoming increase will move to $10 per hour. Wages for tipped workers will rise […]
