The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
*Editor’s Note: During a conversation with Bill this afternoon, he asked me to report that he is grateful for all the support and opportunity provided in Mahomet over his career. He said, “Thank you.” By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Some people relocate a business and do so by moving across town. […]
Champaign’s Orpheum Children’s Museum has announced that despite support, donations, a PPP loan and grants, the museum will not reopen it’s doors. “Since March, we have not been able to welcome guests to our museum or our camps,” a press release states. “ The impact of this pandemic has regrettably […]
Espresso Royale Coffee’s parent company in Michigan announced Thursday that the organization would permanently close doors due to the pandemic, but an announcement Thursday afternoon by local management states that Champaign-Urbana locations will “live on.” “Master roaster Ken (a UI alumnus who got his start as a barista at the […]
Financial uncertainty still swirls as COVID-19 continues to impact tax revenues By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker signed a state budget for fiscal year 2021 Wednesday, but there is no more financial clarity now than there was when lawmakers passed the measure last month. The $42.9 […]
Parkland College has given students an idea about what the fall 2020 semester will look like. Parkland’s plan is contingent upon the Central District in the Restore Illinois plan being in Phase 4, where groups of 50 are allowed. At this time, the Central Region is on pace to meet […]
By Dani Tietzdani@mahometnews.com There are many topics on the forefront of American’s minds today. Recently we’ve seen a lot of talk about our right to assemble–whether it is in church, at a restaurant, in protest or solidarity. Lawmakers have been sued over the right to attend church, citing that a […]
By Dani Tietzdani@sjodaily.com Mariah Madison is known as a serial entrepreneur. At least on the internet. “The internet just makes me look so good,” she said. “It’s like I have to meet that girl because she’s awesome.” The Chicago native, who played basketball for Eastern Illinois University, and now resides […]
*Author’s Note: It has been brought to my attention that I made a mistake in regards to Mr. Metzler’s career history. I said that he worked for 40 years in this department, when in actuality he previously worked in Urbana before coming to Mahomet. Thank you to those of you […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com For some time, I have been thinking about the slogans and mantras many of us are fond of saying, while seeking the one which I could call my favorite. Be kind. Work hard. Just do it. We’ll get through this. They are all solid, but very […]
Fitness Premier will be opening its 12th location at Churchill Crossing in Mahomet in late fall 2020. A press release from Guth & Associates said that Fitness Premier will occupy the third and final building to be constructed in the Churchill Crossing development. “We’ve been working with Fitness Premier for […]
