Illinois driver services facilities and Secretary of State departments began a two-week-long closure Monday as a result of surging COVID-19 cases statewide. Online services, including checking eligibility to renew a driver’s license online, applying for a duplicate driver’s license, or renewing license plate stickers, will remain open on the Illinois Secretary […]
Author: Dani Tietz
City of Chicago to require proof of vaccination in most establishments
Beginning Jan. 3, individuals over 5 years of age will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to dine indoors, visit gyms or entertainment venues according to a press release from the City of Chicago Tuesday. “Despite our diligent and equitable vaccine distribution efforts throughout this year, unfortunately, […]
Mahomet-Seymour to use Educational Leadership Solutions in Superintendent Search
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board voted in favor of seeing a contract from Educational Leadership Solutions (ELS) as they move forward with finding a Superintendent to replace Lindsey Hall in the summer of 2022. The educational search firm was used by Effingham Unit 40 as they sought a replacement for their […]
Healthcare professionals warn of “tsunami” of COVID-19 cases
Surging COVID-19 cases in Champaign County have local medical professionals concerned as the “real weight” of the Delta variant is filling hospital beds and a new, more-infectious variant, Omicron, sends warning signals in all parts of the world. According to AP News, the Omicron variant accounted for the majority of […]
Athlete of the Week: Caden Hatton
Mahomet-Seymour Junior Caden Hatton is making his mark in the field of Illinois state wrestlers. With 12 wins, Hatton is ranked fourth in the 106-lb weight class. He went undefeated early on in the season at Edwardsville with a 21-6 technical fall win. Hatton was moved into the 113-lb weight […]
Athlete of the Week: Mahomet-Seymour 8th Grade girls’ basketball
The Mahomet-Seymour Junior High eighth-grade basketball team punched their ticket to the Class 4A IESA State Tournament with a 34-24 victory over Effingham Wednesday. The Bulldogs’ performance in the first quarter likely secured the win as they built a 13-6 lead. Effingham stuck with Mahomet-Seymour through the fourth quarter when […]
Christie Clinic Photos: 2021 Mahomet Village Christmas
This photo album of the 2021 Mahomet Village Christmas is brought to you by Christie Clinic. To view the entire album visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/Village-Christmas-2021/.
Hodges and Dodges’ MARVELous SANTA Extravaganza set for Dec. 11
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Lakeview Subdivision off of Tin Cup Road in Mahomet draws crowds to two light shows that bring the “kid” out of spectators. Known as the “Superhero House” (206 N. Spruce Drive) and “The Hodges Christmas Light Show” (106 N. Red Bud Court), owners […]
Hodges and Dodges’ MARVELous SANTA Extravaganza set for Dec. 11
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Lakeview Subdivision off of Tin Cup Road in Mahomet draws crowds to two light shows that bring the “kid” out of spectators. Known as the “Superhero House” (206 N. Spruce Drive) and “The Hodges Christmas Light Show” (106 N. Red Bud Court), owners […]
Athlete of the Week: Cayla Koerner
Mahomet-Seymour’s Cayla Koerner has helped the girls’ basketball team go undefeated in their first seven games of the 2021-22 season. Last night, Koerner contributed 9 points, 5 steals, and 3 rebounds in the decisive 78-19 win over Mount Zion. Prior to a 10-day rest over the holiday, Koerner was named […]