In recognition of International Dark Sky Week, the Champaign County Forest Preserve District and the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society are joining with other partners to raise awareness about light pollution and its impact on the environment. Light pollution can come in one of four forms. “Glare” occurs when unwanted light shines […]
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois on Thursday received its second credit rating upgrade from Moody’s Investors Service within one year, moving up one notch but remaining in the worst shape of the 50 states. It’s the third upgrade between the three major credit ratings agencies during Gov. […]
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s undefeated girls’ soccer team received a tie-breaking goal from Cayla Koerner in the final minute on Monday (April 18) and edged Rochester at Middletown Field, 3-2. “The Bulldogs once again avoided the comfort of an Epicurean game, rather playing their third match within a week that […]
By Fred Kroner It took until the third inning on Monday (April 18) for the Mahomet-Seymour softball offense to kick into gear, but once the Bulldogs got rolling, they recorded a 16-2 win at Champaign Central. Central carried a 1-0 lead into the third inning. M-S scored twice in the […]
Most taxpayers in Illinois will see some relief within the fiscal year 2023 budget. Signed on Tuesday, the 2023 budget includes $1.83 billion in tax relief for working families, including direct checks and suspension of tax on gas and groceries. Independent filers in 2021 who made under $200,000 will receive […]
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed a package of bills Tuesday that make up a roughly $46 billion Fiscal Year 2023 state general revenue funds budget that includes increased funding for education and human services and $1.8 billion in mostly-temporary tax relief. Pritzker signed the […]
The Mahomet-Seymour School board rejected bids to renovate the Mahomet-Seymour Junior High mat room into five spaces, two classrooms and two offices. To remedy the need for space, the board voted to approve portal classrooms from Vesta for $65,622 with set up costs from $83,500, plus IT and furniture costs. […]
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board approved $186,680.00 for the purchase of Chromebooks for sixth and ninth grade students from Trafera Tuesday night. The annual purchase of Chromebooks was higher than previous years, Director of Technology Jared Lynn said. He attributed the increase to rising prices throughout the market. The district still […]
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board voted 4-3 to reject a proposal to raise prices on school lunches in the 2022-23 school year Tuesday night. Meghan Hennesy, Justin Lamb, Ken Keefe and Colleen Schultz voted against the proposal. The fee increase was proposed after Arbor Management Inc. passed tcosts onto the Mahomet-Seymour […]
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoijnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed his final first-term budget into law Tuesday, a roughly $46 billion spending plan buoyed by pandemic-driven revenue windfalls and a current-year surplus that helped the state pay down debts and offer temporary tax relief. Between the three budget-related bills […]
