By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The defense was stellar. At times. The offense produced big plays in key moments. At times. Much of Mahomet-Seymour’s Class 5A football playoff game mirrored what the team did in the regular season. Except the outcome. In a back-and-forth game, Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin rallied in the […]
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Contractors Among Top Donors for Mahomet-Seymour Schools $112M Referendum
As voters in the Mahomet-Seymour School District prepare to weigh in on a $112 million bond referendum, records show that a significant portion of campaign contributions for the Citizens for Mahomet-Seymour Schools political action committee (PAC) are coming from contractors who stand to benefit from the proposed construction projects. The […]
Mahomet’s Plan and Zoning Commission to Review Proposal for Travel Centers of America Facility
The Village of Mahomet’s Plan and Zoning Commission (PZC) is set to review a proposal for a new Travel Centers of America (TA) travel plaza at a public hearing scheduled for Nov. 5. The proposed facility, located at 501 S. Prairieview Road, would span approximately 15.73 acres and bring a […]
Christie Clinic Photos: Mahomet-Seymour Marching Band 2024
This photo album of Mahomet-Seymour Marching Band is brought to you by Christie Clinic. To view the entire album: https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/Mahomet-Seymour-Marching-Band-2024.
Mahomet Family Dentistry Athlete of the Week: Emily Anand
In a season marked by fierce competition and personal bests, Emily Anand has emerged as the cornerstone of Mahomet-Seymour’s girls’ cross-country team. Anand’s impact was especially evident during the recent Apollo Conference meet on October 15 at Mount Zion, where she clocked a 3-mile career-best time of 18:17.00, finishing third […]
Mahomet-Seymour Soccer Season Ends with Sectional Semifinal Loss to Chatham Glenwood, Finishing with a 16-8-2 Record
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s boys’ soccer season ended on Wednesday (Oct. 30) with a 6-0 loss to Chatham Glenwood in a semifinal match of the IHSA Class 2A Warrensburg-Latham Sectional. M-S was one win away from advancing to the Sweet 16. Glenwood also defeated the Bulldogs in a regular-season match, […]
Mahomet-Seymour Volleyball Sets New School Record with 33rd Win, Advances to Regional Championship
By FRED KRONER Mahomet-Seymour’s volleyball team registered a school-record win on Tuesday (Oct. 29) in an IHSA Class 3A regional semifinal tournament match at Champaign Central. The Bulldogs took down Urbana, 25-12, 25-5, to advance into the regional championship match while also breaking the school standard for wins in a […]
Illinois School Districts Gain New Flexibility for Building Projects Under New Law
Illinois school districts are poised to see significant changes in how they can finance new buildings and renovations, thanks to the passage of House Bill 4582, now known as Public Act 103-0591. Signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker on June 7, 2024, the Act introduces several key reforms that […]
Commentary: An Open Letter to Dr. Lee on Capacity
On Oct. 23, the Mahomet Daily published a letter to the editor that read: The district says the new schools will help with overcrowding, but they’re also telling us that these buildings will be full again in just 10 years. That’s not very long, especially since the referendum will raise […]
Mahomet-Seymour Girls’ Swim Team Shines at Byron Invitational with Multiple First-Place Finishes
By Fred Kroner Four Mahomet-Seymour athletes won individual races on Saturday (Oct. 26) as the girls’ swimming team ended the regular season with a runner-up finish in the five-team Byron Invitational. Capturing first place were Caroline Mills (200-yard freestyle in 2:01.50), Raegan O’Donnell (50-yard freestyle in 25.22 seconds), Karsyn Johnson […]