The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees has voted to implement a 1% local grocery sales tax, set to take effect January 1, 2026, in response to the upcoming repeal of Illinois’ statewide grocery tax. The move is designed to maintain a critical revenue stream for the village, which faces […]
The Mahomet Village Board of Trustees will consider approval of construction plans for Phases 2 and 3 of the Harvest Edge Subdivision during its April 22 consent agenda. Developer Unlimited Holdings, LLC submitted the plans through BKB Engineering, Inc. for the next phases of the residential development, which spans approximately […]
“The Trump administration is paying El Salvador to keep (Kilmar Abrego Garcia) at CECOT,” Senator Chris Van Hollen revealed after meeting with Salvadoran Vice President Félix Ulloa on Wednesday. Van Hollen, who traveled to El Salvador in an effort to secure Abrego Garcia’s release, recounted that Ulloa made this assertion […]
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has issued a health advisory after several squirrels in Urbana were found dead, with one testing positive for tularemia, a rare but serious bacterial disease that can affect both humans and animals. Tularemia is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, commonly found in wild animals […]
The Village of Mahomet has officially completed the South Mahomet Road extension project, a major infrastructure initiative finalized at a total cost of $12,256,295.87, slightly below initial estimates. Originally planned to run south of its current alignment, the two-phase project now connects the old South Mahomet Road to Prairieview Road, […]
On Saturday, April 26, the Middle Fork River Forest Preserve in Rankin, Illinois, will host the International Dark Sky Celebration, an event dedicated to raising awareness about light pollution and promoting the beauty of natural night skies. This special occasion coincides with International Dark Sky Week, a global initiative that highlights […]
The Vermilion County Conservation District, in collaboration with the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC), is set to host an Illinois RiverWatch Workshop at the Forest Glen Preserve on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Gannett Education Center […]
On Sunday, April 6, the Hyatt Regency O’Hare hosted the seventh annual Individual Player National Championship Tournament (IPNCT), where 251 high school and middle school students from across the country competed in a unique quiz bowl format that tests individual knowledge and reflexes without team support. Among the competitors was […]
The William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College has revealed its highly anticipated Summer 2025 schedule, offering a diverse array of shows designed to captivate audiences of all ages. From explorations of the cosmos to sensory-friendly experiences, this summer promises to be an unforgettable season for astronomy enthusiasts and families […]
The 2025 Mahomet Music Festival is set for August 22 and 23, with headliners Gina Miles of Paxton and Parmalee. Miles, winner of The Voice Season 23, is known for her emotional performances and powerful vocals. As part of Niall Horan’s team, Miles won US$100,000 and a record deal with […]
