By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com More than six dozen Mahomet-Seymour junior high cross-country runners participated in the season-ending Intrasquad Spectacular on Tuesday (Oct. 6) at 13 Acres Park. It was a necessary event for a squad that featured more than 140 participants this season between the boy’ and girls’ programs. “Early […]
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New stoplight in Mahomet at Lake of the Woods Rd. and IL-150
A new traffic signal in Mahomet is nearly ready to illuminate. Located at the intersection of Lake of the Woods Rd. and Oak St. (IL-150), the $300,000 project will be completed on Oct. 20, according to the signs near the construction area. The Village of Mahomet and Solace Apartments developers […]
Local officials want Champaign County listed as Health Innovation Region
Mahomet’s Mayor Sean Widener joined other local officials from Champaign County in a letter addressed to Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) stating that it is “troubling and disappointing to everyone in our community” that Champaign County would be subject to additional mitigation measures should […]
Crowley Pumpkin Glow set for Oct. 29, 30 and 31
The glow of a pumpkin on a doorstep is enough to make anyone smile. But hundreds of glowing pumpkins placed near the forest in rural Mahomet is something that draws crowds from miles away each year. After the pumpkin buying season dies down, the Crowley family invites friends and family to their […]
After rare diagnoses, Make-A-Wish gives Bailey Nunn hope
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The first telltale sign was an insatiable thirst for water. When Mahomet teen-ager Bailey Nunn’s craving didn’t pass, his mom scheduled an appointment with his pediatrician. “It was very extreme,” Tonya Nunn said. “He would wake up multiple times through the night because he was so […]
Pumpkin Painting Competition for Mahomet Youth
Feldkamps West, Sam’s Club and the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce are hosting a pumpkin painting competition for children in Pre-K through 6th grade. Feldkamps provided pumpkins that were available for pick-up on Oct. 8 and 9, but painted pumpkins can be submitted by any child interested in competing until 10 […]
Spooky Trail and fall decor at Lake of the Woods
The Champaign County Forest Preserve has found a way to make the fall season special when many traditions have been canceled or modified due to COVID-19. With a focus of getting people outside, CCFPD has created a Halloween and fall experience at the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve with […]
Treats on Tables at Sangamon on Main Oct. 31
Sangamon on Main will host a walk-through Treats on Tables event on Oct. 31 from 10 a.m .to 4 p.m. Children in costumes accompanied by an adult are encouraged to come to Sangamon on Main to grab a treat in this socially distanced Halloween Event. Face coverings are required.
Book or Treat at Mahomet Public Library on Oct. 31
The Mahomet Public Library will host Book or Treat on Oct. 31 from 1 to 5 p.m. The library staff encourages children to stop by the library for a goodie bag and a free book from our Youth Librarian, Maura Stutzman. Stutzman will be in costume as other are encouraged […]
Virtual Halloween Bingo on Oct. 30
First State Bank of Forrest in Mahomet will host Halloween Bingo on Oct. 30. In order to follow CUPHD guidelines, Hallowen Bingo has been moved to a virtual event that will feature celebrity callers from Lincoln Trail and Middletown Prairie, goodie bags and an hour of family fun. This community […]