The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
Santa’s Secret Star, a family-friendly holiday planetarium show, will light up the dome at the William M. Staerkel Planetarium on Saturdays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20, 2025, at 1 p.m. The program blends seasonal storytelling with stargazing, inviting children and adults to help Santa find his way home by discovering […]
The Village of Mahomet Plan and Zoning Commission is set to review a proposal for a new residential subdivision on Thornewood Drive at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The development, dubbed “The Knolls at Wrenwood,” would bring 34 new single-family homes to a 12-acre site located on the […]
A major milestone in connecting east-central Illinois communities is underway as construction begins this month on the next segment of the Kickapoo Rail Trail, a 3.6-mile stretch linking St. Joseph to Ogden. The Champaign County Forest Preserve District announced the project will mark progress toward completing the 24.5-mile multi-use trail […]
Two new ramps opened this morning on the I-57/74 interchange reconstruction project west of Champaign, marking the fifth and sixth completed connections as part of the massive $251.8 million infrastructure project. The eastbound Interstate 74 to northbound I-57 flyover ramp and the southbound I-57 to eastbound I-74 ramp opened by […]
Downtown Champaign will mark a milestone celebration on November 29, as the community gathers for the 25th Annual Parade of Lights. This year’s theme, “Silver Bells: 25 Years of Holiday Cheer,” honors a quarter-century of holiday tradition in the heart of the city. The parade begins at 5:00 p.m., featuring […]
The Mahomet Public Library is ringing in the season with a series of joyful holiday events designed for all ages. From musical performances to hands-on crafts and sweet treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as the community comes together to celebrate the holidays. On November 30, at 2:00 pm, […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District invites families to step into the warmth of the holiday season at its cherished event, “To Grandmother’s House We Go!,” held on December 6 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Museum of the Grand Prairie in Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. Visitors […]
The village of Mahomet is ringing in the festive season with its much-anticipated Mahomet Village Christmas. The event launches Friday evening at 5 pm on December 5 in downtown Mahomet with twinkling lights and the sounds of holiday music, including live performances by the MSHS Madrigals. Families can stroll along […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Many high school football seasons produce the same basic elements: Wins, losses, spectacular plays and blah plays. Mahomet-Seymour’s 2025 football team checked the boxes in each area as well as in one other unexpected and unappreciated category. Injuries. And more injuries. “It’s the craziest thing I’ve […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s girls’ swimming and diving team left no doubt about who would win the sectional championship on Saturday (Nov. 8) at Centennial High School. The meet’s outcome came down to the final event, the 400-yard freestyle relay. The two contenders for team honors were the host […]
