The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
Do you need a sister right now? A confidante, someone to relate to, someone to help see you through? It may seem like connection with those outside of your home is impossible at this time, but Root 2 Branches owner Adi Puckett believes that there’s always an opportunity to connect. […]
Editor’s Note: The term developing story has taken on a new meaning since November 2019. At that time, many Americans read news stories about COVID-19, not thinking it would impact their lives, but come March 2020, nearly every American’s lives were turned upside down. As scientists learn about coronavirus, as […]
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 10 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 124 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com State championships are out of the question in 2020 for athletes and teams that participate in any Illinois High School Association spring sport. The statewide organization announced that decision last week. However, there is a possible caveat. At the same time, the IHSA kept open the possibility […]
Cabello’s case seeks relief for all Illinois residents By REBECCA ANZELCapitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — A second Republican state representative on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Gov. JB Pritzker alleging he overstepped his authority in ordering Illinoisans to stay at home to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The […]
State reports record 144 coronavirus deaths in past 24 hours By BEN ORNERCapitol News IllinoisBorner@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday denounced a state representative from southern Illinois, calling the lawsuit that defeated his stay-at-home order in court “a cheap political stunt.” Referring to state Rep. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, […]
Another Republican representative will file a near-identical lawsuit By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Attorney General’s office filed a notice to appeal a downstate judge’s ruling releasing one Republican representative from the governor’s executive orders, according to court documents. Xenia Republican Rep. Darren Bailey alleged in […]
Editor’s Note: The term developing story has taken on a new meaning since November 2019. At that time, many Americans read news stories about COVID-19, not thinking it would impact their lives, but come March 2020, nearly every American’s lives were turned upside down. As scientists learn about coronavirus, as […]
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing five new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 114 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
The Mahomet Public Library continues to operate in the world of unknowns. The library, which closed its doors on March 12 as Illinois prepared to navigate Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order, still does not know when the building will reopen, but director John Howard told the board of trustees via […]
