By Brett McMahon The Wildwood string Band will bring their live show to Bridle Leash park in Mahomet this Friday, June 23. Keith Rushing and daughters Megan Baird and Kaitlin Lonergan along with her husband, Brian, have comprised the group for the last six years and blend their tight family […]
By Dani Tietz Nature has a way of captivating us, providing an escape from our busy lives, and offering tranquility like no other. Look no further than the Homer Lake Forest Preserve if you’re looking for a tranquil getaway amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Nestled in Champaign County, Illinois, this hidden […]
There is a need for quality childcare in Mahomet, and Briana McDade is continuously looking for ways to fill that need. Opening Briana’s Buddies in 2021, Briana sought to provide an in-home preschool with a focus on kindergarten preparedness for children ages 2-5. With a 4 to 1 student-to-teacher ratio […]
A lot has changed since 1948. Phones weren’t available in every home. Televisions were housed in a large wooden cabinet. Many families only had one car available for work, errands, and recreation. In the 75 years that the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve has been open to the public, […]
Family Fun Friday: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo June 9: 10:00 am TO 11:30 pmMahomet Public Library Join the Mahomet Public Library for a one-of-a-kind petting zoo! Kids will get a chance to see how different musical instruments work and hear from musicians about their musical experiences. Friday Neighborhood Nights June 9: 6 to […]
By Dani Tietz Katrina Roberts, founder of Family First Advocacy, has been selected as the recipient of the Community Builder Award from the Mahomet Masonic Lodge. The nomination for this prestigious honor came as a surprise to Roberts, who was not even aware she was being considered for the award. […]
By Dani Tietz It’s true. Everything you need to know you learned in kindergarten. For some, Robert Fulghum’s list of 16 life lessons gathered in kindergarten is a motivational poster. But for Mahomet-Seymour kindergarten teacher Julie Myers, those details that tend to get overlooked as an adult were the backbone […]
By Dani Tietz The upcoming Champaign County Forest Preserve July 4 Freedom Fest in 2023 will mark the final event held on the Lake of the Woods property. The event scheduled for June 30 will begin at 4 p.m. and conclude after the fireworks show beginning at dusk. A $2 […]
By Dani Tietz The upcoming Champaign County Forest Preserve July 4 Freedom Fest in 2023 will mark the final event held on the Lake of the Woods property. The event scheduled for June 30 will begin at 4 p.m. and conclude after the fireworks show beginning at dusk. A $2 […]
By Dani Tietz Getting involved and giving back is easier to talk about than to do. But for Mahomet-Seymour’s Cindy Brumfield, it’s just what she does. Brumfield has been with the Mahomet-Seymour School District for 32 years, working with K-12 students in the special education program. “I have always had […]
