The Mahomet-Seymour Soccer Club has canceled the rest of their Spring 2020 season. The season has been in question since March 17, when Gov. Pritzker released the stay-at-home public order. Club executives have been posting regularly regarding their season on their Facebook page. The first Covid-19 update was released on […]
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Guidelines for Farmer’s Markets in Champaign County
By Brogan Hennesy Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Champaign Farmers Market, Urbana’s Market at the Square, and UBA’s Market in the Square will all remain open to shoppers in 2020. In order to keep produce, vendors, and shoppers safe, a collaboration has been made to create the Champaign Urbana Covid-19 Market […]
Mahomet-Seymour PTO offers school supply boxes
By Brogan Hennesy The Mahomet Seymour Parent Teacher Organization has once again decided to get students their back-to-school supplies through partnering with 1st Day School Supplies. By ordering a kit, parents can expect their shopping to be over, as it covers all the supplies a student will need for the […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing May 1, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 14 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 149 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
Lake of the Woods Golf Course to reopen May 1
By Brogan Hennesy The Lake of the Woods Golf Course will reopen on May 1. Golfers will be able to play the 18 hole course for walking only; no carts will be provided. A tee-time is required, and there are no walk-ons permitted. With this, the Forest Preserve has issued […]
Allerton Park and Retreat Center to reopen May 4
By Brogan Hennesy Allerton Park and Retreat Center will reopen to the public on Monday, May 4. Guests will be able to visit from 8:00 am until sunset. With the reopening, Allerton has put safety precautions into place in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The guidelines are as […]
Mahomet-Seymour Ag Club taking plant orders
By Brogan Hennesy Mahomet-Seymour High School’s Agriculture Club will be hosting a curbside plant sale this year from May 4-8 in place of their traditional sales in the past. Located behind Mahomet-Seymour High School, customers will be able to drive up and purchase a selection of plants to adhere to […]
Section of Dunbar to be closed May 5
The Village of Mahomet is scheduled to replace a drainage culvert under the street near 602 and 601 W Dunbar Street next Tues., May 5 beginning at 8:00 a.m. To complete this job safely and as efficiently as possible, the street will be completely closed for approximately 3-5 hours. Please […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing April 30, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 11 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 135 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
Illinois Attorney General asks Supreme Court to weigh in on Bailey’s lawsuit
Only 22 such requests granted since 1995 By REBECCA ANZELCapitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois attorney general’s office asked the state’s highest court to consider arguments in a state representative’s case challenging the governor’s authority to oversee the COVID-19 pandemic. If the Illinois Supreme Court agrees, it would take […]