The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
Editor’s Note: This article was written in 2017. Due to COVID-19, the Hennesy’s will not have their Halloween wheel out and will not be handing out candy. Decorations are up and everyone is welcome to drive by. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for the Hennesy family. While […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – Raising between $80,000 and $100,000 in a week’s time, the Dawg Walk has been a fundraiser that is envied by surrounding school districts. And for Mahomet-Seymour Elementary students, the Dawg Walk celebration, which includes a walk, dancing and popsicles, is one of the […]
An estate plan legally ensures your family is taken care of and your financial goals are met after you’re gone. But the majority of Americans—including those with families—aren’t prepared. According to LexisNexis, 64 percent of people don’t have a will and 55 percent of individuals with children don’t either. Whether […]
Mahomet Aquifer consumers were alerted to an underground natural gas leak six miles north of Mahomet through a press release from Spiros Law Friday. The press release comes a little over a week ahead of an informational meeting that will be hosted by Spiros Law at the Newcomb Township Hall […]
When I was 17 years old, I really liked this boy. He was about 6’3” tall, he had big ears and a really cute smile. And although I was a measly 5’9” with my basketball shoes on, I could beat him in basketball. This proves that not all tall […]
Standing out in the heat of Friday, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for our town’s homecoming parade. Even though the sunshine made the chocolate candy melt before the kids could get it out of the wrapper, our town lined about a mile of street near downtown Mahomet for a […]
As retirement approaches and you look for ways to save, eliminating your house payment can seem like an obvious choice. But is paying off your mortgage the right answer? Busey’s team of experts say… it depends. Consider your home equity as part of your retirement—and analyze it as such. For […]
As your children move from infancy to adulthood, the rewards of parenthood are plentiful. But what are the costs? Full-time, center-based childcare alone is estimated at $9,589 per child, exceeding the average annual cost of in-state college tuition. Busey Wealth Management provides the tips you need to provide for your […]
Parent of the Class of 2030, YOU GOT THIS! Actually you probably don’t, but that’s okay too. Kindergarten feels-been there, done that and here is what I had to learn the hard way. One day, after the hustle and chaos of a class holiday party our daughter walked out the front door […]
Noah Lukach feels the excitement of the race just like every other 5K participant. Before the pop of the gun signals the beginning of the race, he shares smiles with others, fist bumps his family, and after he crosses the finish line, he is ready to lay down in the […]
