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. […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Dani Tietz Nature has a way of captivating us, providing an escape from our busy lives, and offering tranquility like no other. Look no further than the Homer Lake Forest Preserve if you’re looking for a tranquil getaway amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Nestled in Champaign County, Illinois, this hidden […]
There is a need for quality childcare in Mahomet, and Briana McDade is continuously looking for ways to fill that need. Opening Briana’s Buddies in 2021, Briana sought to provide an in-home preschool with a focus on kindergarten preparedness for children ages 2-5. With a 4 to 1 student-to-teacher ratio […]
