Mahomet Daily

Despite differences over Illinois budget, Illinois lawmakers and Governor Bruce Rauner did come to terms on 237 new laws, many, of which, will go into effect on January 1, 2016. The complete list can be found here. State Pie Illinois State Pie: HB0208 Designates pumpkin pie as the official State […]

It was an early morning for Mahomet Police Officer Dave Parsons and Chaplain Lutz Braunig. As members of the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, Illini Lodge 17, the duo met up at 4 a.m. on Monday to join other officers as they packed boxes of Christmas food for needy families in […]

Under new ownership, Bridle Brook Senior Living Community, is receiving some much needed updates, but is focused on continuing to offer superior care for its residents and their families. “There is some misconception out there because over the years, there have been different management companies manage the day-to-day operations; so […]

Let me set the scene for you. I have two daughters, 15 and 12 years, and one son, who is 10-years old. Sometimes I try to imagine how other people see my kids. You may look at one child who always stands out by the way she dresses and see […]

A long-time family favorite breakfast spot opened its doors to Mahomet Wednesday. Taffies Family Restaurant, which was located on Mattis in Champaign for over 30 years, closed its doors in August. But Wednesday, the Vanmatre family, which has been part of the Taffies’ family for 20 years, opened Taffies Cafe […]

Your children are playing outside. You hear a car’s tires screech on the street. And for a few minutes, until you locate all your children, the world moves in slow motion and your body is numb. For the last two years, that is how six-year old Olivia Anagnostopoulos’ parents, George […]

The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees voted to lift the ban on video gambling in Mahomet with a 4-2 vote Tuesday night. Trustees Vicki Cook and Don Lynn voted against the measure. Video gambling has been illegal within Village limits since 2009 when the Trustees voted to see how […]

The Village Board of Trustees gathered Tuesday night to hear additional information on video gambling within Village limits during their regularly scheduled study session. The State of Illinois voted to allow video gaming machines in qualifying licensed establishments, in 2009. After the state legislature legalized video gaming in those establishments, […]

Thanksgiving gatherings come in many different shapes and sizes. For decades, the Mahomet Ministerial Alliance has given Mahomet residents the chance to gather with neighbors and friends to celebrate the year’s blessings. “I think we are all part of the same team,” First Baptist Church Pastor Brian Romanowski said. “We […]

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