By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com How can two words, when put together in sequence, be equally befuddling and intriguing, pleasant and frustrating, as well as mystifying and appealing? The above words – and many more, actually – would accurately describe the person to whom the references are made: Gregory Brown. He […]
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Give your kid a healthy start to the school year with Christie Clinic
The following information is provided by Christie Clinic in paid partnership: Give your kid a healthy start to the school year. Children entering kindergarten, 6th grade and 9th grade are required to have a back-to-school physical before the first day of school. Schedule an appointment with your pediatrician or family […]
Glenwood Assisted Living Facility in Mahomet Invites Community to Open House Event on July 14
The Glenwood Assisted Living Facility in Mahomet is gearing up to welcome the East Central Illinois community to an exciting open house event on July 14. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors can explore the facility and refreshments while discovering the exceptional amenities offered by this esteemed retirement community. […]
Karley Yergler chooses to continue to grow at Parkland College after drawing national attention
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Karley Yergler could have been a one-and-done player on Parkland College’s softball team. Her mantra could have been: “I came. I saw. I conquered. I moved on.” “She had an opportunity,” said Parkland co-head coach Dan Paulson, who is entering his fifth season overseeing the Cobras’ […]
Special Village Brush/Tree Limb Collection on July 10
The Village of Mahomet will have a special Brush/Tree Limb Collection the week of July 10. Materials should be curbside on your designated zone pick-up day no later than 7:00 a.m. or it will not be picked up. As an important reminder, normal Brush/Tree Limb Collection Program rules apply. See […]
Celebrating 75 Years of CCPFD: Heron View Forest Preserve
In a significant milestone, the Champaign County Forest Preserve unveiled its sixth park, Heron View Forest Preserve, in 2021. Sprawling across 98 acres of picturesque land along the scenic Sangamon River, this ecological gem promises to captivate visitors with its stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and important ecological functions. One of […]
Mahomet Family Dentistry Athlete of the Week: Champaign County Communities TNT Firecrackers
The Champaign County Communities TNT Firecrackers participated in the 2023 Special Olympics Summer Games in Bloomington on June 9. Several athletes from the Mahomet and St. Joseph communities were recognized for their accomplishments. From Mahomet: Preston Hodges received Gold in Powerlifting Bench Press Gold and Silver in DeadLift Kinley Woods […]
Illinois expands use of police surveillance drones
By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Next time you attend a parade, there might be an eye in the sky. A new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday expands local police departments’ authority to use drones to surveil certain events, respond to certain 911 calls, inspect buildings […]
Stalled bills include repeal of subminimum wage for disabled workers, BIPA reform
By CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOISnews@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – While hundreds of bills cleared the General Assembly in the final month of the legislative session, some big-ticket measures will have to wait until at least the fall. Sponsors of several stalled bills say they will consider reviving their proposals when lawmakers return to […]
Wildwood to play at Bridle Leash Park on June 23
By Brett McMahon The Wildwood string Band will bring their live show to Bridle Leash park in Mahomet this Friday, June 23. Keith Rushing and daughters Megan Baird and Kaitlin Lonergan along with her husband, Brian, have comprised the group for the last six years and blend their tight family […]