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The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
Farmer City Garage Sale List June 26-27
1. Multi Family Maxwell103 E Water formally Fitness FirstHome Décor, glass wear, furniture, kids Nike,UA, American eagle. Table umbrella,Wall mount tv stand new, toys, booksKitchen misc. Longaberger baskets. 2.Kristal Phillips1134 E Clinton AveRedid the house, mid-century hanging dining room light,Curtains, traverse rod, home décor, king size bedspread,Girls clothes, size kids […]
Mahomet Schnucks’ employee tests positive for COVID-19
Schnucks in Mahomet announced on June 22 that an employee working at 202 Eastwood Drive tested positive for COVID-19. The employee who worked on June 20 reported that they did not experience symptoms on that day. On Saturday Mahomet-Seymour Superintendent Lindsey Hall released an email saying that one student in […]
More businesses to reopen in Phase 4, groups of 50 will be allowed
All regions of Gov. JB Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan have met the requirements to move into Phase 4 by June 26. In a press release, the Pritzker administration cited significant progress in reducing new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths, with the average 7-day statewide case positivity rate falling to just […]
I-74 construction between Mahomet and Mansfield to begin June 22
Motorists on I-74 between Mahomet and Mansfield can expect delays as the Illinois Department of Transportation begins construction on June 22. The project that involves pavement patching and resurfacing will require lane closures with one lane open in each direction at all times. Work is expected to be completed in […]
Rural Mahomet residents still impacted by Peoples Gas leak could get clean water soon
Clean water should be coming soon for residents north of Mahomet that were affected by a natural gas leak nearly four years ago. Senator Chapin Rose announced last week that $3.8 million in State funds have been approved through the capital appropriations bill and are awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker to […]
Stage 2 of Return to Play awaiting IDPH approval
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) released a draft for Stage 2 of Return to Play guidelines Wednesday. Currently, the plans are pending Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) approval. Stage 2 could begin as early as June 26 if the Phase 4 requirements of Restore Illinois are met throughout […]
Taking time to learn about Juneteenth
By Mariah Madison Although June 19th is recognized as a holiday in all states except four, a lot of people don’t know what Juneteenth is. Juneteenth is one of America’s oldest holidays and is observed each year on June 19 to mark the official end of slavery in the US. As an African […]
Unemployment rate 15.2 percent in May; state on pace to enter Phase 4 on June 26
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ unemployment rate fell to 15.2 percent in May, according to the state Department of Employment Security, representing a 2 percent drop from the previous month. Nonfarm payrolls added 62,200 jobs in May based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of […]
University of Illinois announces Fall 2020 plans
University of Illinois students received an update on fall 2020 classes Thursday. The plan is to resume with “a hybrid mixture of in-person and online classes.” “As a public land-grant university, it is our obligation to provide accessible and equitable research, creative expression and educational experiences for people from across […]
