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 – […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Ava Boyd is no longer running alongside fast company. The Mahomet-Seymour senior-to-be is the fast company others are trying to catch. Boyd, competing for the Champaign-based Vipers Track Club, solidified her status as one of the nation’s elite prep distance runners on Sunday (July 30) when […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahomet.news.com Three tournament records were broken on Thursday (July 27) in the annual Lake of the Woods Junior Open golf tournament. All three record-setters were in the boys’ division. Mahomet-Seymour junior-to-be Reis Claybrooke shot an 18-hole score of 70 to win the boys’ 16-17 age division. He […]
By Dani Tietz Prospects for the 2023–24 school year are on the horizon. With just a month of summer vacation remaining, parents throughout Champaign and Vermilion counties are registering their children for school. In a tradition that used to take place with paper, pencil, and a checkbook at each school, […]
By Dani Tietz The Champaign Urbana Theatre Company (CUTC) is gearing up for an exciting production of “The Music Man,” and among the talented cast is John Howard, the Director of Mahomet Public Library. Taking the stage on August 3-5, the production promises to deliver a delightful slice of rural […]
How many people does it take to hug a 200-year-old tree? This question (and so many more) can be answered at the Champaign County Forest Preserve’s Sangamon River Forest Preserve. Located north of Mahomet on County Rd 600 E adjacent to a pasture with roaming cows, the 106-acre park has […]
