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 […]
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Congressional Budget Office Projects $3.8 Trillion Deficit Surge from Sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”
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 […]
Mahomet Board of Trustees to Vote on $541,786 Sidewalk and Pavement Improvement Bid
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 […]
Mahomet Board to Vote on High-Tech Police Cameras and License Plate Readers
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 […]
Supreme Court Deadlocks, Leaving Oklahoma Ban on Religious Charter School in Place
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 […]
Mahomet Public Library Offers Online Library Card Registration for Township Residents
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 […]
Lawmakers seek to reverse Illinois law penalizing companies that boycott Israel
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 […]
Food Insecurity Surges in Champaign, Piatt, and Vermilion Counties
Food insecurity has reached alarming levels in central Illinois, with recent data showing that more than 13% of residents in the region struggle to access enough food. The latest “Map the Meal Gap” report from Feeding America and the Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) highlights a growing crisis, driven by rising […]
Mahomet Public Library to host “I Spy” Walk and Family Festival
The Mahomet Public Library is gearing up for a vibrant start to summer with the annual “I Spy” Summer at the Library event, set for Saturday, May 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Mahomet and the Friends of the Mahomet Public Library, this […]
From Mahomet to the Military: Wendy Wagner Pierce Honored for Lifelong Service, Leadership and Mentorship
M-S Schools Foundation 2025 Hall of Fame Class Kyle Kimme 1997Doug Parrett 1969Joe Sapp 2003Wendy Wagner Pierce 2001 Induction date: Friday, Sept.19, 2025 By FRED KRONER Fred@mahometnews.com Wendy Wagner Pierce began looking to her future while still in high school at Mahomet-Seymour. “I enlisted in the Army at 17 between […]