The Champaign County 4-H Livestock Judging Team has achieved a historic victory, clinching first place at the American Royal Livestock Judging Contest in Kansas City, Missouri, and earning the honor of representing the United States at the International Livestock Judging Contest in Scotland in the summer of 2026. Team members […]
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New Ground for Bulldogs: Girls’ Flag Football Team Wins Nine in Debut Year
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Here are some numbers. They are not random: 8-9, 1-1, 1-5, 0-10. The four sets of numbers represent the final won-loss records at Mahomet-Seymour for the first year when girls began competing in various sports. The soccer team ended with 8 wins and 9 losses in […]
Mahomet-Seymour Schools Rated Exemplary Under New Illinois Benchmarks
All four schools in the Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District 3 received the highest possible designation of “exemplary” on the 2025 Illinois Report Card. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the annual report on October 30, using data from the 2024 school year that includes academic performance, student […]
A Legacy in Perfect Harmony: Michael Stevens Bids Farewell After Three Decades Leading Mahomet-Seymour Bands
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews Sometimes we cross paths only briefly with memorable people. Other times, certain individuals remain in our small circle of acquaintances indefinitely. Andrea (Miller) Bennett met Michael Stevens shortly after her family and Stevens relocated to Mahomet. That was the summer of 1993. They arrived from separate […]
Bird-Reed Duo Leaves Historic Mark on Mahomet-Seymour Tennis, Friendship Drives Record-Breaking Run
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com In a sporting world consumed by club teams and travel squads, Mahomet-Seymour seniors Adella Bird and Haley Reed are a throwback to a seemingly bygone era. They entered high school in 2022 ready to conquer a new challenge and try a sport they had never done before. […]
Lawmakers OK sweeping energy reform package that governor pledges to sign
by Andrew Adams, Capitol News Illinois October 30, 2025 Article Summary An energy policy package incentivizing battery storage passed the General Assembly with only Democratic support and will likely become law, as Gov. JB Pritzker pledged to sign it. The bill creates a new funding mechanism for energy storage projects, […]
Community Rallies to Support Families During SNAP Funding Delay in Champaign-Urbana
As the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experiences a temporary funding shutdown, community members across Champaign County are stepping up to help families facing potential food insecurity. Food pantries and small businesses are mobilizing immediate support to make sure no one goes hungry while benefits are on hold. Mom’s […]
Mahomet Public Library Plans Expansion to Meet Growing Community Needs; Bond Referendum Expected in 2026
The Mahomet Public Library is pursuing a $7.5 million expansion to address space constraints and better serve the community, with a bond referendum expected in 2026 to fund a portion of the project, while a final bond rate decision will be made in January 2026. The project aims to address […]
Danville to Celebrate Dick Van Dyke’s 100th Birthday with National Film Premiere and Festival
The Fischer Theatre is rolling out the red carpet this December to honor one of America’s most beloved entertainers — and one of Danville’s own. FischerFest: The Life and Legacy of Dick Van Dyke, presented by the Halloran Family Foundation, will take place December 6–7 at the historic Fischer Theatre in […]
Parkland College to Welcome Future Students, Families for Fall 2025 Open House
Parkland College will host the Fall 2025 Open House for area high school students, parents, and community members on Friday, October 31. Guests can discover what Parkland has to offer through its academic programs, campus life, support services, and more from noon to 2 p.m. in the Student Union, Health […]













