Mahomet Daily

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The original Dynamic Duo was the television version of Batman and Robin. Mahomet-Seymour softball had a terrific replica last season in Aubrie Shore and Karley Yergler. The two teen-agers had a series of heroic feats. When the Bulldogs’ softball season ended in June, Yergler or Shore […]

There’s nothing that will bring Lacey Moore back to her mom, Michelle.  The teen-ager died from a brain aneurysm a month after her 19th birthday on Aug. 23, 2019.  During the past two years, Michelle has mourned her daughter’s passing by raising awareness about the signs and symptoms of brain […]

By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Terrill Swift spent 15 years in prison, convicted of a rape and murder which DNA evidence later proved he did not commit. On Thursday, he appeared alongside lawmakers and criminal justice reform advocates in support of a bill signed by Democratic Gov. JB […]

Champaign County Public Health officials are encouraging those who are eligible and have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19 to do so as the Delta variant has become present in Champaign County.  Anyone 12 years of age or older is able to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Moderna and Johnson & […]

The Mahomet-Seymour School District will expand its administration team with new positions that will be funded through Evidence-based Tier funding through the state or ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund) funding. Additional staff positions were also approved. Superintendent Lindsey Hall told the board that the district needed a District […]

Mahomet-Seymour School Board member Colleen Schultz presented the first reading of a new board policy that establishes the way curriculum is approved.  Schultz read: “Curriculum and curriculum revisions will not be adopted at the board meeting they’re first introduced. Furthermore consideration will be given subsequent meetings after the opportunity for […]

The Mahomet Masonic Lodge officially opened their renovated space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the Mahomet Auto Fest on July 11.  With new windows, an updated exterior, new columns, and awning, this was the first time the building located at 410 E Main St had been updated since 1949.  The […]

Christie Clinic helped the Mahomet Daily provide photos of the 2021 Mahomet Auto Fest, which was held on June 11. To view the entire gallery, visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/2021-Mahomet-Car-Show/.

The Mahomet-Seymour School Board approved a $69,997 bid by Midwest Track Buildings to rebuild the existing running track at Mahomet-Seymour High School in June. Midwest Track Buildings was the only vendor to submit a bid.  District Chief School Business Officer Heather Smith said the IESA and IHSA will not allow […]

Mahomet-Seymour School Board member Meghan Hennesy asked the board to consider including a $1,000 bonus for all union-eligible employees and building-level administrators during the regularly scheduled board meeting in June.  Hennesy suggested that the money come from ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds. She said ESSER funds continue to […]