The United Way of Illinois wants to help make Illinois stronger through a 21-week Equity Challenge program that will begin on Jan. 18, 2021. The free program provides 21 weekly emails with links to links to articles and videos with activities to help people understand privilege, housing and redlining and […]
As Jan. 1 comes and goes, Illinois residents usually see a dozens or even hundreds of new laws at the beginning of each new year. But Jan. 1, 2021 only brought three new laws to Illinois residents after the pandemic of 2020 canceled much of the legislative session. Senate Bill […]
The IHSA plans to meet with IDPH and Gov. JB Pritzker’s office prior to January to determine a timeline for 2021 sports, a press release from the IHSA said Monday. Another IHSA board meeting will be held before the New Year to finalize plans. The board, which met on Dec. […]
A snow baby collection at grandma’s house. A ceramic Santa at grandpa’s house. A small Christmas tree on the fireplace mantle. Children often take the little nostalgic details of Christmas from their childhood into adulthood. But for Mahomet native Ashley Yancy, the spirit of those little nostalgic details are something […]
Picking up a freshly-cut Christmas tree is a family event that is sure to create lasting memories. East Central Illinois has a great selection of fresh-cut Christmas trees that are sure to make your home sparkle during the holidays. Our Christmas tree farm guide will help you find that perfect […]
URBANA – Carle Health will begin sharing daily updates via its website and social media on the number of people being treated for COVID-19 at its five hospitals and trends in how many people are testing positive for the virus. “We need the information to inspire action rather than spread […]
The following Mahomet-Seymour High School students had successful auditions for Illinois Music Education District 3 Music Festivals. They will represent at MSHS at their respective virtual Master Class Festival. Saturday, November 14 – Junior Level District Festival Masterclass Day (Band, Chorus, Jazz & Orchestra) Saturday, November 21 – Senior Level […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: The author of this piece, Dani Tietz, will also be on Sunday’s panel. How does a reader, a viewer, a voter, or a consumer find facts in news today? With terms like “fake news” being used almost daily and increased pressure on social media platforms to monitor misinformation, […]
Some people are thinking about pumpkin. While others have fall leaves on their minds. But farmers are getting their equipment and teams ready for harvest, which is expected to begin next week. First State Bank of Forrest Mahomet Branch wants farmers to know that they are not forgotten, and that […]
Middletown Prairie parents received an email Friday afternoon that a student at Middletown Prairie Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19. “We are coordinating our efforts with Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to promptly identify and monitor individuals who have had recent contact with the COVID-19 positive students to prevent further spread […]
