Mahomet Daily

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Senior Leif Olson fired a 1-under-par 71 on Thursday (Aug. 10) as Mahomet-Seymour opened the 2023 boys’ golf season with a third-place finish in an 18-team invitational at The Den, in Bloomington. Olson collected birdies on three of the first seven holes and finished the day […]

Mahomet residents are eligible to attend the Residential Electronics Collections on Oct. 14 at no cost, but MUST register in advance to select an appointment time to attend. To register, go to the online registration website or contact the Champaign County Recycling Coordinator at (217) 819-4127 by Sept. 11 if you would like assistance […]

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School softball team is off to a slow start to the 2023 season, dropping three games in a six-day span that stretched through Tuesday (Aug. 8). The Bulldogs opened the season on Thursday (Aug 3) and suffered a 15-0 loss at Monticello. […]

This photo album of the 2023 Mahomet Area Youth Club Run is brought to you by First State Bank of Forest. Maddie Grindley was the photographer. To view the entire album, visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/2023-Mahomet-Area-Youth-Club-Run/.

August 25 5 to 10 p.m. Vendors and Crafters5 to 10 p.m. Carnival Rides5 to 10 p.m. Vendors5 to 11 p.m. Beer Garden5 to 11 p.m. Food Court6 to 11 p.m. Shuttle Service6:30 p.m. Zakk Tompkins7:30 p.m. Candy Foster and the Shades of Blue9:00 p.m. Hairbangers Ball August 26 9 […]

By: Larry Williams, Health Coach, Transformations Medical Weight Loss Program Let’s face it, as a society, we are fixated with numbers. Whether it’s miles per gallon, interest rates, or years to retirement we are very much aware of numbers. This is also true with our health, more specifically, our weight. […]

By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com As another of Illinois’ border states is set to enact a near-total abortion ban this week, Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced several new programs to help address the influx of out-of-state abortion seekers the state has seen in the 13 months since the U.S. […]

Get ready for an exciting two-day cycling adventure amidst the picturesque landscapes of Champaign County Forest Preserve! The much-awaited Pedal the Preserves event is set to take place on August 19th and 20th, 2023, offering participants the opportunity to explore the beautiful Kickapoo Rail Trail, Homer Lake Forest Preserve, and […]

By Dani Tietz Aera Boateng is making her mark in the world of theater.  An employee at the Mahomet Public Library and graduate of Mahomet-Seymour, Boateng’s journey into the world of acting began when she joined the drama club during her freshman year.  Although she didn’t have a strong interest […]

By ANDREW ADAMS  Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Drivers who need to renew their license at a secretary of state facility will likely have to make an appointment starting this fall. Starting Sept. 1, 44 driver services facilities in medium- to large-sized cities around the state will require appointments for driver services – […]