Banks are built on the backbone of trust. But it’s more than being an FDIC insured bank. It’s often based on relationships that happen at the teller’s desk or in the loan office. Suzanne Stachura knows how important each relationship is. In her first year as a mortgage originator at […]
Mahomet’s Deana Gauze has been named the 2020 REALTOR® of the Year by the Champaign County Association of REALTORS®. Gauze, a licensed real estate broker with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group of Champaign, was joined by fellow Mahomet resident and longtime friend RE/MAX Realty Associates broker Casey Ryan, who received […]
Nothing could be more unclear: will IHSA basketball be played in the winter or in the spring. During Thursday’s press conference, Gov. JB Pritzker said that winter high school sports, including basketball, would be “moved into spring” after the IHSA announced the previous day it would defy the IDPH guidelines […]
Mahomet opened its first ADA compliant kayak/canoe launch on Oct. 22. The Sangamon River access point, located on IL-47 just south of the “Chief” at 1404 S Division was made possible by a federally funded Recreational Trails Program Grant (RTP) administered through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Originally, […]
State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen Ayala wrote to superintendents and principals throughout Illinois Wednesday night, urging them to prioritize the health and safety of students and staff as they approach their decision on whether or not to participate in the IHSA basketball season in 2020-21. “We recognize the value […]
The Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) released a statement after the IHSA decided to move forward with high school basketball despite IDPH guidelines Wednesday. “Earlier today, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) held a special meeting of their Board of Directors,” Executive Director Steve Endsley wrote.. “During their meeting, the […]
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) will allow high school basketball practices to begin on Nov. 16 despite changes to youth sport guidelines that moved basketball into the high-risk category Tuesday. Boys and girls basketball programs will be allowed 31 games beginning Nov. 30. As a part of the mitigation […]
One day before the IHSA board will meet to discuss the fate of winter sports, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) elevated the sport of basketball from a medium risk level to a high-risk level. Basketball practices were scheduled to start on Nov. 16 and games on Nov. 30. […]
Beginning Monday, November 2, the Mahomet-Seymour High School Fieldhouse will open for walkers and joggers (only) from 5:30am – 7:00am. The facility will be open Monday thru Friday when school is in session and users will be required to sign-in, wear an appropriate face covering, and maintain social distancing.
Elections often connect the past to the future. The Champaign County Forest Preserve Referendum is no different. CCFPD has not had a voter-approved tax increase in its 72-year history. Yet, Champaign County forest preserve lands have increased from 260 acres to the 4,000 acres of forests, prairies, wetlands, and waterways […]
