Felipe Rebollo and Carmen Garcia have done more than provide a before-game, after-church, let’s-get-a-margarita hotspot at Los Zarapes. They’ve been watching babies grow into adults, creating opportunities for children to play sports and providing employment opportunities for members of their family since 2007. “So many connections have been made for […]
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board voted in favor, 5-1, of updates tothree board policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion onMonday, Dec. 14. Board member Jeremy Henrichs voted no, Colleen Schultz said “present”and Merle Giles, Meghan Hennesy, Ken Keefe, Lori Larson and Max McCombvoted yes. Policy 1:10 deals with the school […]
Illinois residents are now able to access fresh food and pantry staples from ALDI via Instacart’s same-day delivery and pick-up services using Electronic Benefit Transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (EBT SNAP). “The health and wellness of Illinois families is a top priority of my administration and I am pleased […]
Seymour’s Santa Run may be the next best thing to actually witnessing the Big Man in Red coming down the chimney on Christmas Eve. On Dec. 20, around 2 p.m., Santa will be escorted by the Seymour Fire Department’s new fire truck as he makes his way through the streets […]
Concerns about how to maintain an equitable system of class rank at Mahomet-Seymour High School during adjusted models of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic prompted building leadership, including Principal Chad Benedict, Counselor Tim Lybarger, Division Chairs and Mahomet-Seymour School Board Member Colleen Schultz to re-evalute the district’s honor system. During […]
Justin Taylor, the owner of JT Walker’s, located 401 E. Main St., posted.on Facebook that after 12 years, the Mahomet establishment will closeits doors. Taylor said that the restaurant would stay open until (Sunday) Dec. 13. “The last 12 years have not been easy,” Taylor wrote. “They have beenfilled with […]
The Village Board of Mahomet approved $99,036.95 for playground equipment at Barber Park in late November. The allotted dollars will cover equipment and shipping. The full cost of the playground will be $170,039, but the cost to the Village was reduced with the help of an Illinois Park and Recreation […]
When problems arise, Mahomet residents know to call 911 and they know that the Cornbelt Fire Department will be on their way. But, most people do not realize how those services became part of the Cornbelt. But Steve Elkins does. After 40 years as a volunteer with the fire department, […]
The Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA), the governing body of athletic and non-athletic activities at the middle/jr. high school level, has launched a fundraiser to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization’s operating funds come from operating funds are the result of attendance at the state series events, not […]
Christmas light displays come in many different shapes and sizes. It seems to be the big displays, though, that draw the most attention. Jennifer Brannon began piecing together her display at 102 Jennifer Drive more than 15 years ago when she lived in Oklahoma. Brannon’s vision is not lights set […]
