The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The date was Aug. 4. The year was 1950. It was a Friday. For many, it was a day like any other during a Midwestern summer. For Gene Rinkel and Margaret Causey, it was to be one of the most special days in their life. It […]
For as long as I can remember, the Fourth of July was always my favorite holiday. There was something pure about it: no pressure to buy gifts, just the promise of smoky barbecue, fresh veggies, laughter echoing over lawn games, music drifting through the humid air, and fireworks shimmering in […]
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its latest list of pediatric high-risk ZIP codes for lead exposure, highlighting several communities in Champaign and Vermilion counties as areas of concern. This designation means that children living in these ZIP codes are at increased risk for lead poisoning, a serious health […]
The deportation and detention of immigrants in the United States has been political fodder for Trump administration officials and advisors since his second term began in Jan. 2025. From U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s selfie with detainees in El Salvador to Trump advisor Laura Loomer expressing enthusiasm about […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District No. 3 has announced the appointment of Jessica Bryson as its new Director of Communications, a position created to lead the district’s strategic messaging and public relations efforts. Bryson brings 10 years of communication experience to the role. An Eastern Illinois University graduate, Bryson […]
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is once again stepping up to address summer nutrition needs by hosting the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), beginning Friday, July 25, and running through Monday, August 11. This essential initiative provides free breakfast and lunch to children aged one to 18 during the […]
Music lovers in Champaign County are in for a treat as the Painkillers Blues Band takes the stage at the Summer Concert Series, set for June 29 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Interpretive Center in Homer Lake Forest Preserve. The Painkillers Blues Band, a central Illinois favorite, is […]
The William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College is set to ignite imaginations this week with two highly anticipated planetarium shows: One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure and Niyah and the Multiverse. These interactive experiences are scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 26, 2025. One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve is gearing up for a morning of outdoor adventure as the Champaign County Forest Preserve District hosts its annual “Take Me Fishing 2025” event at Homer Lake Forest Preserve. The event is scheduled for June 28 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Walnut Hill […]
