Editor’s Note: The following is an attempt to look at Mahomet-Seymour Development, both ongoing and upcoming. information has been pulled from several FOIA responses with the Village of Mahomet and the Mahomet-Seymour School District, and ongoing question and answer emails with the Village. It is important to recognize that not […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Mahomet Soda Fest set for June 4
Downtown Mahomet will be lined with sweet soda for the second annual Mahomet Soda Fest on June 4. The event that runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. will feature over 100 different sodas from all over the United States. Visitors can purchase tickets or wristbands will give access to […]
Ameren electric to raise prices June 1
The cost of everything seems to be rising—and for Ameren customers, electricity prices will go up again beginning June 1. According to a press release, Ameren cites inflation, the war in Ukraine, increased consumption and the closure of coal-fired electric generation facilities have caused a shortage in energy availability. The […]
Commentary: What America needs now is laws that regulate guns
My Facebook and Instagram feed tonight is the same as everyone else’s. You’ve sent your thoughts and prayers; posted a graphic of the state of Texas with a heart; talked about how heartbroken you are for the children and parents; made a passing mention of the Black and Asian Americans […]
A look at Mahomet-Seymour tax rates and assessed values
When it comes to taxes, there is a lot to consider: every governing body has its own tax rate; every taxpayer pays multiple taxing bodies; almost every taxpayer has a different home value; the taxed amount comes from the annual assessed value. For almost a decade now, the Mahomet-Seymour School […]
Sangamon Valley Public Water District employees talk about working conditions under former boards
They’ve been silent for decades, but employees of the Sangamon Valley Public Water District (SVPWD), both current and former, are using their voices to talk about working conditions that have been oppressive and unprofessional. Perhaps it was because they came to a breaking point when three board members (Mike Larson, […]
Mahomet-Seymour borrowing limit raised with HB4688, a look at how the referendum would affect residential taxpayers
*Editor’s Note: The Mahomet Daily team has spent months looking at issues around the Mahomet-Seymour School District referendum. Information has come by way of interview, FOIA, looking at the Champaign County GIS and listening to board and Bulldog Blueprint meetings. This article is part of a series that will examine […]
Early primary voting begins May 19
Early voting will begin May 19 at the Brookens Admin Building in Champaign County. “While I am strongly encouraging voters to utilize vote by mail, I’m also giving voters plenty of options to vote early/in-person”, said Champaign County Clerk and Recorder, Aaron Ammons said in a press release. The Clerk […]
Kick off summer fun with Mahomet Public Library on May 28
Let’s be real: summer is the most wonderful time of the year. The Mahomet Public Library agrees. “Summer is kind of like Christmas for library,” Howard said. Numbers across the board light up for the circulation, people coming in and out of the building and events. “It’s the time of […]
School board might consider another demographic study as numbers continue to exceed projections
The Mahomet-Seymour School District will discuss another demographic study in the May board of education study session as enrollment numbers continue to exceed projections. “I think that there is a coming enrollment explosion, mainly from our neighbors to the east (Champaign),” board member Jeremy Henrichs said. “I’m not sure that […]