By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s girls’ swimming and diving team left no doubt about who would win the sectional championship on Saturday (Nov. 8) at Centennial High School. The meet’s outcome came down to the final event, the 400-yard freestyle relay. The two contenders for team honors were the host […]
Americans are feeling increasingly pessimistic about the economy. A new survey from the University of Michigan shows that optimism about the future fell sharply in November, driven largely by anxiety over the month-long federal government shutdown and concerns about what it means for jobs and the economy. The Index of […]
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois November 10, 2025 Article Summary Illinois’ Dick Durbin was one of eight Democrats in the U.S. Senate to support a plan on Sunday night to reopen the federal government. The plan angered many top Illinois Democrats such as Gov. JB Pritzker and three candidates […]
The Giertz Gallery at Parkland College will open its newest exhibition, “2025 State of the Art Ceramics Biennial: Detour,” on November 17. The show, curated by guest artists Tyler Lotz and Albion Stafford of Illinois State University’s Wonsook Kim School of Art, explores the unexpected directions and evolving approaches within […]
Illinois lawmakers have passed legislation designed to protect residents from aggressive federal immigration enforcement while simultaneously creating pathways for legal action against constitutional violations. The bill, HB 1312, advanced through the General Assembly in late October and now awaits Governor JB Pritzker’s signature. The legislation is a response to federal Immigration […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Emily Anand is now in a special group of Mahomet-Seymour cross-country runners. She is No. 1. En route to earning All-State recognition on Saturday (Nov. 8) at Peoria’s Detweiller Park, for placing 15th individually, she ran the fastest 3-mile time in the history of the M-S girls’ […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s boys’ cross-country team played follow-the-leader on Saturday and the outcome was a successful one for the Bulldogs. With senior Henry McMurry leading the way – and capturing All-State honors after two previous near-misses – M-S brought home the Class 2A state runner-up team trophy at […]
The Senate took a step Sunday night toward ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, voting 60-40 to advance a bipartisan funding package that would reopen federal agencies and restore benefits to millions of Americans. The Senate needs to hold a final vote to officially pass the government funding […]
Harold (Max) McComb, a member of the Mahomet-Seymour School Board, is awaiting trial on reckless driving and electronic device charges following a March 1, 2025 crash on Interstate 57 that injured an Illinois State Police trooper. McComb, 66, faces two traffic-related charges stemming from the 1:49 p.m. incident near milepost […]
Night Lights event is set to return to the Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, promising a magical holiday experience for residents and visitors in the Champaign-Urbana area. Starting Friday, November 28, and running every Friday and Saturday evening through December 27, plus a special […]
