Customers of the Sangamon Valley Public Water District will see an option to vote to elect trustees to the SVPWD board on the primary ballot (June 28). That measure was championed by two current and two former board members who were appointed to the board for decades. Answering questions about […]
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School district asks for proposals for Construction Manager ahead of referendum vote
At the recommendation of BLDD Architect Damien Schlitt, Mahomet-Seymour will move away from the design-bid-build model and into a Construction Manager model as the district looks to undertake facility upgrades should the June 28 referendum pass. This model will move the district away from the competitive bid process and just […]
Majority of commercial growth in Mahomet happens in TIF districts, this impacts dollars the schools will receive
The establishment of TIF districts benefit development by taking a designated amount property tax money intended for local taxing bodies and redirecting it into infrastructure that encourages developers to invest in property. As Mahomet-Seymour asks taxpayers for a total of $97.9 million, that burden will be carried in large part […]
Public Notice: Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3 public hearing for PE Waiver
Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3 Board of Education will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2022, in the Board Conference Room at Middletown Prairie Elementary, to allow for input concerning a PE Waiver for the District. Ken Keefe, Secretary Board of Education Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3
Public Notice Additions, Renovations and New Facilities for Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3 1301 S. Bulldog Dr. Mahomet, IL 61853
The Board of Education of Mahomet – Seymour CUSD #3 (hereinafter also referred to as “M-S #3”, “District” and “Owner”) is requesting proposals for the services of a Construction Manager as Constructor. The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to identify those firms most capable of delivering the […]
Mahomet-Seymour’s fourth-place finish best in school history
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Years from now, when the conversation ball gets tossed to the subject of high school sports in 2022, a prominent topic will be the Mahomet-Seymour softball team. That is the history-making and record-setting 2022 Bulldog softball team. It’s the one that elevated a program which had […]
Mahomet-Seymour softball to play for 3rd place in IHSA 3A finals on Saturday
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour Softball A season of unparalleled firsts won’t end with the most coveted one – a state championship – but not even a 3-0 loss to Chicago St. Ignatius in the Class 3A state semifinals on Friday (June 10) at Peoria can put a damper on […]
Athlete of the Week: Mahomet-Seymour HS softball
It is an accomplishment that will be noted forever. The 2022 Mahomet-Seymour softball team is the first to make it into the final four of the IHSA Class 3A tournament. They were actually the first in the Elite 8 and the first to win 20 in a season. Hopefully that […]
A look at Mahomet-Seymour development, present and potential
Editor’s Note: The following is an attempt to look at Mahomet-Seymour Development, both ongoing and upcoming. information has been pulled from several FOIA responses with the Village of Mahomet and the Mahomet-Seymour School District, and ongoing question and answer emails with the Village. It is important to recognize that not […]
Diamond Dogs to host 17th Annual Classic Tournament
Mahomet’s Diamond Dogs will host their 17th Annual at 13 Acres Park on June 10, 11 and 12. This year’s tournament will feature 25 teams in the 8U, 9U and 10U category. To see the brackets, click here. The tournament kicks off at 5:30 pm on Friday, 8:00 am on […]