The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
On Saturday, April 26, the Middle Fork River Forest Preserve in Rankin, Illinois, will host the International Dark Sky Celebration, an event dedicated to raising awareness about light pollution and promoting the beauty of natural night skies. This special occasion coincides with International Dark Sky Week, a global initiative that highlights […]
The Vermilion County Conservation District, in collaboration with the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC), is set to host an Illinois RiverWatch Workshop at the Forest Glen Preserve on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Gannett Education Center […]
On Sunday, April 6, the Hyatt Regency O’Hare hosted the seventh annual Individual Player National Championship Tournament (IPNCT), where 251 high school and middle school students from across the country competed in a unique quiz bowl format that tests individual knowledge and reflexes without team support. Among the competitors was […]
The William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College has revealed its highly anticipated Summer 2025 schedule, offering a diverse array of shows designed to captivate audiences of all ages. From explorations of the cosmos to sensory-friendly experiences, this summer promises to be an unforgettable season for astronomy enthusiasts and families […]
The 2025 Mahomet Music Festival is set for August 22 and 23, with headliners Gina Miles of Paxton and Parmalee. Miles, winner of The Voice Season 23, is known for her emotional performances and powerful vocals. As part of Niall Horan’s team, Miles won US$100,000 and a record deal with […]
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees has moved forward with a resolution to award the Churchill Road/US 150 Turn Lanes and Signal Modifications project to SNC Construction, Inc., placing the item on the consent agenda for approval. The project, designed to alleviate traffic congestion at the intersection, is estimated […]
Students in need of a prom dress or shoes are invited to shop at the fourth annual CU Prom Giveaway, located in the Lincoln Building at 44 E Main Street in downtown Champaign. After distributing nearly 3,000 dresses, hundreds of pairs of shoes, over 200 suits and handbags, and 750 […]
The Vermilion County Conservation District (VCCD) is set to host an engaging “Illinois Birds” workshop on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kennekuk County Park Education Center. This event, offered through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for […]
The Village of Mahomet has advanced its updated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan to the consent agenda for final approval on April 22. The 2025 update to the ADA Transition Plan focuses on improving sidewalk ramps within public rights-of-way, addressing non-compliant areas, and maintaining existing accessible infrastructure. The […]
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees has moved the approval of an engineering services agreement with Farnsworth Group to April’s consent agenda. This agreement, valued at $91,000, will initiate Phase 2 of the Main Street Streetscape Project, focusing on planning and preliminary design. The project, which builds on the […]
