By Fred Kroner The magical postseason run made by the Mahomet-Seymour Junior High volleyball team came to an end on Friday (March 10) with a loss in the Class 4A IESA state quarterfinals at Normal Kingsley. The Bulldogs dropped a 25-21, 25-22 decision to Channahon and finished as one of […]
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House Bill 243 looks to ban ‘Zoom’ calls while driving
Three years after Zoom became the go-to for work meetings and presentations anywhere, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is asking lawmakers to move forward a bill that would make video conference calls, video streams, and social media illegal while on the road. “We need to take steps to change […]
Pritzker signs measure guaranteeing five days paid leave for Illinoisans
By NIKA SCHOONOVERCapitol News Illinoisnschoonover@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 208 into law Monday, ensuring at least 40 hours of paid leave for Illinois workers. Effective Jan. 1, 2024, workers will begin to earn paid leave on their first day at a rate of one hour of leave for […]
First State Bank of Forrest Photos: 2023 Mahomet Polar Plunge
This photo album of the Mahomet Polar Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics of Illinois is brought to you by First State Bank of Forrest-Mahomet Branch. To view the entire album visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/2023-Polar-Plunge-Mahomet/.
Wyatt Bohm to join the Iowa State University football program
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Everyone has a story. Some are as inspirational as they are intriguing. Some are as compelling as they are complex. Some are appealing as they are addictive. Some are like an open book you can recite almost verbatim. Some are mysterious as they provide little insight […]
Spring Trout Fishing Season to open April 1
SPRINGFIELD – The 2023 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open Saturday, April 1, at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. An early opportunity at selected trout sites – the spring catch-and-release fishing season – will open March 18. No trout may be kept during the catch-and-release fishing […]
Bill would give ‘child influencers’ a share of parents’ vlogging revenue
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Parents who make money posting videos of their children on social media channels may soon be legally required to share that revenue with their kids. The Illinois Senate Labor Committee this week unanimously approved a bill that would guarantee children a right to a percentage […]
Illinois considers legalizing ‘human composting’
By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Religious and environmental ideals are at odds for some in the ongoing debate around what to do with human remains. A proposal at the Illinois Statehouse would legalize and regulate “natural organic reduction,” a process in which human remains are rapidly decomposed into […]
Bulldogs win four events at Apollo Conference meet
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour athletes were victorious in four events on Saturday (March 11) in the Apollo Conference Indoor Girls’ Track and Field Invitational at Mount Zion. Madalyn Marx was triumphant in the 400 meters, winning by 1.50 seconds. Her time was a season-best 1 minute, 1.39 seconds. Marx also […]
DeAngelo Hughey leads Mahomet-Seymour at Apollo Conference Invitational
By Fred Kroner DeAngelo Hughey recorded three of the 12 top-six finishes for Mahomet-Seymour on Saturday (March 11) in the Apollo Conference Indoor Boys’ Track and Field Invitational at Mount Zion. Hughey was the 60-meter runner-up (7.29 seconds). He was also part of two high-placing relays. He helped the 800-meter […]