The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
M-S Schools Foundation 2025 Hall of Fame Class Kyle Kimme 1997Doug Parrett 1969Joe Sapp 2003Wendy Wagner Pierce 2001 Induction date: Friday, Sept.19, 2025 By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com We were two kids riding on a yellow school bus, mostly over gravel roads but with a mixture of a few asphalt pavements. […]
The Mahomet Public Library is gearing up for a summer of adventure, learning, and community fun as it kicks off its annual Summer Reading Programs on May 21, coinciding with the last day of school. Registration opens that day, and participants can log their reading minutes through August 1, the […]
M-S Schools Foundation 2025 Hall of Fame Class Kyle Kimme 1997Doug Parrett 1969Joe Sapp 2003Wendy Wagner Pierce 2001 Induction date: Friday, Sept.19, 2025 By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com There’s a place for Kyle Kimme at the table now. His grandfather (Darrell Alleman) is a Hall-of-Famer at Putnam County, two uncles (Scott […]
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees will discuss its tentative Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget on May 13. The proposed budget, covering the period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, outlines more than $9.1 million in capital improvements and vehicle/equipment purchases across items, including the completion of […]
Centennial Park in Champaign will transform into a wonderland of wheels and sirens on Wednesday, May 14, as families gather for the annual Touch-A-Truck Day. The event, running from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., invites children to climb aboard, honk horns, and explore a variety of large vehicles, including tow […]
The City of Urbana’s beloved Market at the Square launched its 2025 season on Saturday, May 3, marking its 46th year as one of Illinois’ premier farmers markets. The market, now located outdoors in the parking lot at the corner of Illinois and Vine Streets, will be open every Saturday […]
Champaign County Forest Preserves’ popular Trail Challenge is back for 2025, inviting outdoor enthusiasts to discover every hiking trail the Champaign County Forest Preserves has to offer. This year, the focus shifts from logging miles to exploring all 31 unique trails spread across the county’s scenic preserves. From May 1 […]
The Mahomet Public Library is hosting its annual Arts & Crafts Supply Swap, a community event designed for anyone looking to refresh their creative supplies or try a new hobby without spending money. This event encourages participants to declutter their homes by donating gently-used or brand-new art and craft materials […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Maggie Kinnamon is a dance teacher who will soon get to practice that role. The Mahomet resident won’t be teaching, but will be portraying a dancer on stage. Kinnamon was cast in the lead role (Amina) in Dance Nation, which will start its eight-night run at […]
President Donald Trump signed a major executive order Monday aimed at dramatically expanding the powers, protections, and resources available to state and local law enforcement agencies across the United States. The order, titled “Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens,” marks one of the […]
