The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is set to kick off its 2025 Summer Concert Series with a highly anticipated performance by Candy Foster and Shades of Blue. The event will take place on Saturday, June 7, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lake of the Woods Peninsula. […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated immunization guidelines for children and adolescents on May 29, 2025, retaining COVID-19 vaccination as part of routine care for individuals aged 6 months and older under a revised framework of “shared clinical decision-making.” The update follows a contentious announcement by […]
Urbana School District 116 (USD116) will once again offer free meals to all children 18 years old and younger during the summer months through its annual Summer Meal Program. The initiative, running from June through mid-July 2025, is designed to ensure that local youth have consistent access to nutritious food […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com They may not be changing the entire world, but several Mahomet women are diligently pursuing the cause. The latest project for members of the Mahomet Persisterhood organization is the second musical benefit to support Planned Parenthood of Illinois. The outdoor event will be held at the […]
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provided its analysis of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H. Con. Res. 14) on May 20, 2025, setting the stage for a contentious vote in the House just days later. The legislation narrowly passed the House of Representatives in a 215-214 pre-dawn vote. The […]
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees is set to vote on awarding a $541,786 contract for extensive sidewalk and pavement improvements at its upcoming meeting on May 27. The project aims to address deteriorating streets and sidewalks in several older subdivisions. Project Scope and Locations The 2025 PCC Patching […]
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees is set to vote on May 27 on two major technology upgrades for the police department: a nine-year contract for advanced Axon body cameras with artificial intelligence features, and the purchase of a dozen additional Flock Safety license plate reader (LPR) cameras, including […]
The U.S. Supreme Court has left in place an Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling blocking the nation’s first religious public charter school, after the justices split 4-4 in a closely watched case involving the intersection of public education and religious freedom. Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself from the decision, resulting […]
Getting a library card at the Mahomet Public Library is now easier than ever, thanks to a streamlined online registration process for Mahomet Township residents. Whether you’re a lifelong book lover or a new resident eager to explore the library’s resources, you can apply for a card from the comfort […]
by Simon Carr, Sonya Dymova and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois May 16, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — A growing number of state lawmakers are moving to repeal a 2015 Illinois law penalizing companies that boycott Israel to protest its policies toward Palestinians. Amid concerns about Israel’s ongoing war in […]
