The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
The Trump administration has effectively shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), an agency created to protect consumers after the 2008 financial crisis. Russell Vought, the newly installed director of the Office of Management and Budget and acting head of the CFPB, has ordered the agency to cease nearly […]
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees is set to discuss a proposed ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses at its meeting on Feb. 11. The ordinance aims to establish guidelines for such businesses to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of village residents. According to the draft ordinance, the […]
The third annual Feeding Champaign County Food Summit is scheduled for February 26, 2025, at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign, Illinois. This day-long event, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., aims to tackle the pressing issue of food insecurity in the region. Organized by Illinois Extension in […]
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees is set to discuss and potentially approve an updated intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN) at their meeting on February 11, 2025. The agreement aims to formalize and strengthen the village’s participation in a network that provides emergency […]
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees is set to discuss a proposed ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses at its meeting on Feb. 11. The ordinance aims to establish guidelines for such businesses to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of village residents. According to the draft ordinance, the […]
Parkland College is set to celebrate Black History Month in February with an array of events centered around the theme “African Americans and Labor.” Parkland aims to highlight both historical and contemporary contributions of African Americans to the workforce, with a program packed with educational and cultural activities designed to […]
40 North | 88 West is calling on local artists to submit their artworks for a chance to become the official signature image of the 2025 Boneyard Arts Festival. The selected piece will be prominently featured across festival materials including registration packets, posters, billboards, and more. The submission deadline is […]
In a decisive move to safeguard the region’s primary drinking water source, the Champaign County Board has unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium on carbon sequestration activities near the Mahomet Aquifer. The decision, made on Thursday night, comes after months of growing concern over the potential risks posed by carbon capture […]
The President of the United States has signed an executive order aimed at ending what the administration calls “illegal discrimination” and dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices across federal agencies and the private sector. The executive order, titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” was signed on January […]
The Mahomet-Seymour board of education will vote on resolution to supporting Vision 2030, a statewide educational initiative to to reshape public education in the state through three core initiatives: future-focused learning, shared accountability, and predictable funding, on Jan. 21. Vision 2030 is supported by Illinois Association of School Administrators, Illinois […]
