Governor JB Pritzker has signed the Safety and Aid for the Environment in Carbon Capture and Sequestration (SAFE CCS) Act into law, establishing stringent safety requirements and a temporary ban on carbon dioxide pipeline construction in Illinois. The law sets rigorous standards for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects, mandating […]
From the moment he first touched an instrument, Isaac Hanson’s path to musical greatness seemed inevitable. This talented alto saxophonist from Mahomet-Seymour High School has already accumulated a series of prestigious accolades that many musicians only dream of achieving in a lifetime. This weekend, he added performing with the National […]
For those who enjoy staying active and exploring the great outdoors, the Champaign County Forest Preserve District has an exciting new challenge. The District is inviting area residents to take on the task of hiking all 30 of its trails, spread across six forest preserves and the Kickapoo Rail Trail. […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Eight Mahomet-Seymour athletes earned postseason recognition on one of the all-Apollo Conference girls’ soccer teams chosen by league coaches. Four Bulldogs were first-team selections and four others earned second-team laurels. The M-S first-teamers were senior Nadia Biegler, sophomore Hannah Creel, freshman Jaycee Fancher and sophomore Paislee […]
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced Tuesday that Illinois has secured approximately $51 million in federal funding for the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub. This initiative leverages the state’s leading production of raw agricultural materials to develop sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based products. This funding from […]
July 3 Homer Freedom and Music Festival Get ready for an explosive celebration on Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th. Here’s a rundown of the exciting events taking place: Wednesday July 34pm – Food Trucks Arrive5pm – Beer Tent Opens6-8pm – Stage performance by Rock Posse9-11pm – Stage performance […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Illinois Top Dawgs/Orange wrestling team – consisting primarily of Mahomet-Seymour students — placed ninth in the Malecek Team Duals, which ended on Thursday (June 27) at the Wisconsin Dells. The Top Dawgs leader was 275-pound Jayvon Tompkins, an incoming freshman. He compiled a 6-1 record […]
by Jaime Mitchell, APRN, Dermatology, Christie Clinic Break out the sunscreen! July is dedicated to UV Safety Month, a time to raise awareness about theharmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and promote strategies for preventing skin damage andreducing the risk of skin cancer caused by excessive sun exposure. The sun emits […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet’s Dana Busch scored her first-ever hole-in-one on Monday (June 24) on the fourth hole at Lake of the Woods Golf Course. She used an 8-iron on the 110-yard hole. Busch’s feat was witnessed by Susan Bates, Mary Alumbaugh and Cheryl Easter.
Fred Kroner, a name synonymous with East Central Illinois sports reporting, has ventured into new territory with his debut novel, “The Tracks of Disappearance.” After a career spanning over five decades, the seasoned journalist turns to fiction, crafting a narrative that explores the profound themes of identity, freedom, and the […]
