Dr. William Gingold, a local Holocaust survivor from Champaign-Urbana, will share his family’s powerful story at the Mahomet Public Library on Tuesday, February 25th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Dr. Gingold was born in Warsaw on September 20, 1939, a day before the Nazis bombed the hospital and just 19 […]
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Pritzker calls $55.2B budget ‘responsible and balanced’ – but warns Trump policies could upend it
Pritzker calls $55.2B budget ‘responsible and balanced’ – but warns Trump policies could upend it by Ben Szalinski, Peter Hancock and Jerry Nowicki, Capitol News Illinois February 19, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — An improved revenue forecast is helping ease pressure on state finances as Gov. JB Pritzker calls for tightened spending […]
Mahomet-Seymour to consider girl’s flag football program
The Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District No. 3 is considering adding Girls’ Flag Football as a new sport at Mahomet-Seymour High School (MSHS). The Board of Education is set to discuss the proposal at its meeting on Feb. 18. The move comes as Girls’ Flag Football gains popularity throughout Illinois, […]
Mahomet-Seymour BOE Approves Contract with BLDD for MSJH Secured Entry
The Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District No. 3 Board of Education approved a contract with BLDD Architects, Inc. to design and oversee the construction of a new secured entry at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High (MSJH) on Feb. 3. The project aims to create a more controlled access point to the building […]
Trump Administration Halts Operations at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Undermining Post-Crisis Safeguards
The Trump administration has effectively shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), an agency created to protect consumers after the 2008 financial crisis. Russell Vought, the newly installed director of the Office of Management and Budget and acting head of the CFPB, has ordered the agency to cease nearly […]
Mahomet Village Trustees to Review New Ordinance Aimed at Regulating Sexually Oriented Businesses
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees is set to discuss a proposed ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses at its meeting on Feb. 11. The ordinance aims to establish guidelines for such businesses to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of village residents. According to the draft ordinance, the […]
Feeding Champaign County Food Summit 2025: Tackling Food Insecurity with Innovative Local Initiatives
The third annual Feeding Champaign County Food Summit is scheduled for February 26, 2025, at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign, Illinois. This day-long event, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., aims to tackle the pressing issue of food insecurity in the region. Organized by Illinois Extension in […]
Mahomet Board to Review Enhanced Mutual Aid Agreement, Bolstering Emergency Support Across Illinois
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees is set to discuss and potentially approve an updated intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN) at their meeting on February 11, 2025. The agreement aims to formalize and strengthen the village’s participation in a network that provides emergency […]
Mahomet Village Trustees to Review New Ordinance Aimed at Regulating Sexually Oriented Businesses
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees is set to discuss a proposed ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses at its meeting on Feb. 11. The ordinance aims to establish guidelines for such businesses to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of village residents. According to the draft ordinance, the […]
Parkland College Celebrates Black History Month with Emphasis on “African Americans and Labor”
Parkland College is set to celebrate Black History Month in February with an array of events centered around the theme “African Americans and Labor.” Parkland aims to highlight both historical and contemporary contributions of African Americans to the workforce, with a program packed with educational and cultural activities designed to […]