The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Ayla Finfrock has her own horse. Mae Thomas does not. Neither fact has any bearing on where the two girls will be next week, and the opportunity that is before them. They have qualified for the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Nationals, which will take place in […]
The Mahomet Daily will recognize Mahomet-Seymour High Schoolgraduates each week until graduation on May 28. Senior students will stillhave the opportunity to submit a photo and answer questions in theupcoming months. To participate, contact Principal Chad Benedict atcbenedict@ms.k12.il.us.
Champaign County Crime Stoppers will host an Annual Shred, Prescription Drug Drop Off, Cell Phone Recycling Event on April 24 from 9-11 am in the University of Illinois – Parking Lot E14. Guests are asked to enter from First Street (Corner of First and Kirby near the State Farm Center). […]
By TIM KIRSININKASCapitol News Illinoistkirsininkas@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A bill which would implement term limits on leadership roles in the Illinois General Assembly advanced out of committee Wednesday. House Bill 642, introduced by Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, would bar any individual from serving more than 10 consecutive years in a […]
By RAYMON TRONCOSOCapitol News Illinoisrtroncoso@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois will now provide Medicaid benefits to eligible mothers for up to 12 months postpartum, a major extension from the previous 60-day limit. Gov. JB Pritzker made the announcement Tuesday after a waiver submitted in 2019 by the state to the federal Centers […]
By Fred Kroner In their home finale on Tuesday (April 13), Mahomet-Seymour’s boys’ soccer team overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat Mattoon 4-2 and remain unbeaten in Apollo Conference matches. Nate Lundstrom posted a second-half hat trick. Teammate Eli Warren added a goal and an assist. Other Bulldog assists […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometmews.com The Bulldogs won their 11th consecutive Apollo Conference volleyball match on Tuesday (April 13), rallying from a one-set deficit for a victory at Taylorville, 20-25, 25-23, 25-13. Ainsley Ranstead hammered a team-high 15 kills to go with five digs and one service ace. Caylee Folken ended […]
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will be hosting community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for individuals that live or work in Champaign County, 16 years of age or older, who have not yet […]
By Zainab Susi What is Ramadan? Ramadan is a holy month in Islam that occurs once a year. Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, with no food or drink during that time. This fasting takes place for the entirety of the month. Ramadan is also when muslims pray and devote […]
Please follow the CDC guidelines and if you’re eligible, don’t wait another day to go get the vaccine. We are still losing too many lives. It is our responsibility to do our part and take care of others by following CDC guidelines and getting the vaccine. I hope we all […]
