The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday announced new federal funding to expand the state’s food assistance program for school-age children who would normally receive free or reduced-price meals. Pritzker said the additional funds to the existing Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program will help feed […]
As we head into the spring and summer seasons, the COVID pandemic is still the leading factor in planning for the reopening of both indoor and outdoor activities. Now that Region 6 has entered Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, some facilities and services of the Champaign County Forest Preserve […]
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.
Mahomet-Seymour Sophomore Savannah Orgeron was been a force to be reckoned with in the Bulldogs’ first five games.The 5-foot-11 forward kicked off the season against Charleston with 15 points, including three three-pointers. The next night she contributed 12 points, five rebounds and a blocked shot.The Bulldogs picked up their first […]
Christie Clinic brings photos from the Mahomet-Seymour Boys’ Basketball game against Effingham. To view all the photos visit: https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/Mahomet-Seymour-vs-Effingham-2021/
State education leaders learned Monday that The U.S. Department of Education (ED) will require federally mandated standardized exams this school year despite the pandemic. States, though, will receive “flexibility” in administering assessments in 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Instead of using the tests as an accountability tool, the […]
In the days before the April 6, 2021 consolidated election, the Champaign County Clerk’s office will open locations throughout Champaign County to make voting easy and accessible to those casting a vote. Any voter validly registered in Champaign County may vote at any early voting location during the early voting […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Megan Montgomery doesn’t exist; not in the traditional sense of someone who possesses an identification confirming her name and address. And yet, the Mahomet resident is very real. The ultimate proof comes in the forms of the readers of her recently-published novel, “WELL…THAT WAS AWKWARD.” Megan […]
By RAYMON TRONCOSOCapitol News Illinoisrtroncoso@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker signed a criminal justice omnibus bill backed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Monday, abolishing cash bail, overhauling police certification and reforming use-of-force standards among numerous other provisions. Pritzker signed the legislation, House Bill 3653, referred to as the “Safe-T Act,” during […]
Registration for the Mahomet Area Youth Club’s annual auction is now open. The 2021 virtual event focuses on raising funds for MAYC’s mission of providing a safe and educational space for students throughout the year. The MAYC Auction is the club’s largest single fundraiser. Money raised from this event will […]
