The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
Community Education at Parkland College has announced its popular youth enrichment program, College for Kids, will continue to expand its year-round offerings with College for Kids: Spring Edition, launching in 2026. Designed for students ages 6–15, the Spring Edition will build on the momentum of recent seasonal expansions—including the highly […]
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed into law a ban on carbon sequestration activities near the Mahomet Aquifer, the sole source of drinking water for nearly one million central Illinois residents. The legislation, which takes effect January 1, 2026, marks a significant victory for environmental advocates and local communities who […]
The Mahomet Village Board of Trustees is set to review two significant zoning developments at its study session this Tuesday, December 9. The agenda includes a proposed 12-acre residential subdivision south of Thornewood Drive and a change to village ordinances that would tighten restrictions on keeping farm animals in agricultural […]
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 […]
