The Tolono Fun Day Committee has announced that the 2020 event will be pushed back until the fall, possibly the first weekend in October. The fall festival may look a little different, but the committee stated in a Facebook post that they hope to have a Movie Friday on Oct. […]
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Parkland opens fall 2020 registration
Parkland College has opened registration for fall semester. Fall semester classes begin the week of August 23 (for full 16-week and first 8-week sessions) and later. Parkland anticipates the return of in-person instruction by this time. Due to the current coronavirus crisis, academic advisors are available remotely, by emailing counselingservices@parkland.edu. […]
University of Illinois cancels summer camps until July 10, events until further notice
The University of Illinois has canceled all summer camps through July 10, 2020 and all summer events until further notice. The Illinois Extension has made the decision to cancel all summer camps through at least July 31. “We have waited as long as possible to make this decision, and we […]
Champaign County Freedom Celebration Canceled
The Champaign County Freedom Celebration (CCFC) is canceled for 2020. This year’s event would have included a parade, 5k race and fireworks. The CCFC board wrote that the decision was made after the University of Illinois announced they, too, were canceling summer events. “The Champaign County Freedom Celebration started in […]
Ozzie Smith to sign autographs at Ryno’s Fine Sports Collectibles
St. Louis Cardinals’ Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith will be at Ryno’s Fine Sports Collectibles, located at 214 S. Lake of the Woods Rd., on Aug. 22, 2020 to sign autographs. The event will be part of Ryno’s Fine Sports Collectibles grand opening celebration. From noon to 2 p.m., the […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing April 8, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The number of persons diagnosed with COVID-19 in Illinois continues to rise. We are announcing three new cases for a total of 70 cases in Champaign County as of today. There […]
Invitation to sing Amazing Grace together on Easter
The Community Evangelical Free Church of Mahomet invites Mahomet community members to join them on Easter (April 12, 2020) as they stand at the end of their driveways at noon to sing “Amazing Grace” together. Here is a link to the lyrics for the hymn that was published in 1779.
Decision on school year will effect IHSA Spring 2020 season
The IHSA has held out hope for a spring 2020 season as school and athletic cancellations mount. But on April 1, the governing board of high school athletics in Illinois said that while it will remain optimistic about returning to school on May 1, any further school postponements or the […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing April 7, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The number of persons diagnosed with COVID-19 in Illinois continues to rise. We are announcing four new cases for a total of 67 cases in Champaign County as of today. There […]
Mahomet Restaurant Schedule and Specials April 6-13
Each week the Mahomet Daily will contact local business owners to get updated on options, hours and specials until the COVID-19 restrictions are over. We hope that you will continue to support all local businesses who are opening their doors and hearts to you. Arby’s Mahomet: Continues to utilize drive-thru […]