The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
About Chris, 1. How long have you lived in Mahomet, what has your experience been like and why did you move here? My husband, daughter and I moved here in 1984. We moved here because Mahomet is mid way between Urbana- where I worked and Clinton- where my husband […]
Dear Editor, I am a person who doesn’t usually talk politics but I am heading out of my comfort zone because this school board election is too important. As a resident of Mahomet for the past 17 years, I have experienced Mahomet-Seymour schools as an employee, a parent and a […]
By Zainab SusiOriginal story written on Easter 2013. Two days ago when I went to my twelve years old daughter’s room to say goodnight to her, she asked me, Mom “I need to ask you something “Can I be with Dad and his wife next weekend”? Her question surprised me. […]
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the $32.6 million project to replace two bridges on Interstate 74 in Champaign, one over the Canadian National Railroad yard and the other over Market Street, resumes April 1. The project is a highlight of Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital program. […]
Mahomet-Seymour Families/Voters, This spring, the voters of the Mahomet-Seymour School District have an opportunity to choose candidates to represent them on the Board of Education. When choosing who best represents you, your values, and the values of Mahomet-Seymour, I hope you’ll consider the long, rich history of Excellence in Education that we […]
By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Hospitality jobs in Illinois have declined nearly 52 percent since the pandemic began, according to new data, as lawsuits continue against the governor’s orders to close nonessential businesses. While leisure and hospitality jobs were hit the hardest, the number of small businesses open […]
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Educators, students and families will face a host of new challenges in overcoming the learning loss that occurred over the past year of mostly remote learning as COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available and schools prepare to fully reopen for in-person learning. To […]
By Fred Kroner Ainsley Ranstead just missed a double-double on Tuesday (March 30) as Mahomet-Seymour’s volleyball team remained unbeaten in Apollo Conference matches. Ranstead posted nine kills and 17 digs in a 25-20, 25-16 triumph at Charleston. Josie Hess totaled 14 digs to go with three assists and one ace. […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometmews.com The Bulldogs were unable to score a goal on Monday (March 29) and dropped a 2-0 non-conference boys’ soccer decision at unbeaten Urbana. The same teams played a year ago in a regional championship match. “Urbana came out strong and looked to play the ball wide […]
Tens of millions of Americans are hit by identity theft annually. To give people a method to dispose of their private documents properly, Rotary Club of Mahomet and Fisher National Bank are partnering to provide a Community-wide Confidential Document Shredding event. April 19 through April 23, 2021, people can deposit […]
