The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
The Champaign County Democratic Central Committee has opened the application process to fill the County Board District 10 seat left vacant by Dr. Chris Stohr, whose four-year term was set to end in November 2026. The committee is calling on local Democrats residing in District 10, which covers the east […]
On June 14, Urbana will join communities across the nation for “No Kings Day,” a coordinated day of protest and civic action aimed at rejecting authoritarianism and defending democratic values. “No Kings Day” is part of a broader national movement, with over 1,500 protests planned across all 50 states and […]
In the middle of the night on June 8, President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that protesters will no longer be permitted to wear masks during demonstrations, pointedly asking, “What do these people have to hide, and why?” The declaration, made via Truth Social comes amid escalating protests against […]
In a landmark decision issued on June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that plaintiffs who are members of a majority group—such as white, male, or heterosexual employees—do not face a higher evidentiary burden than minority-group plaintiffs when bringing employment discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil […]
Downtown Mahomet is gearing up for a day of fizz and fun as the 6th annual Mahomet Soda Fest returns on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Soda enthusiasts will have the chance to sample over 100 different sodas from family-owned bottlers across the United States. From […]
This summer, the Mahomet Public Library is inviting young scientists and engineers to put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test with its new “Level Up! STEM” series. Designed for students entering grades 2 through 5, the program features a hands-on STEM challenge every other Tuesday from 3:00 pm […]
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that two key ramps at the I-57/74 interchange in Champaign will reopen to traffic tonight, June 3. The newly completed ramps include the connection from northbound Interstate 57 to eastbound Interstate 74, as well as the I-74 eastbound off-ramp at Prospect Avenue. […]
In a world where connection is hard to come by, the six-man band BorderTown & Co. has made it their mission to bridge the gap, transforming small-town roots and spontaneous jam sessions into music that draws strangers together and turns every show into a family reunion. The band’s beginnings were […]
The Mahomet Public Library is set to become the hottest spot in town for families and community members of all ages this summer, launching its eagerly anticipated “Fun Fridays” event series. Each Friday morning in June and July, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, the library will host a variety […]
The Illinois House has passed a bill aimed at giving farmers more effective tools to manage deer populations and reduce crop damage, sending the measure to Governor J.B. Pritzker for approval. The legislation, Senate Bill 710, responds to growing concerns among Illinois farmers about the economic impact of an expanding […]
