Trump tells governors ‘you have to do retribution’ in response to destructive actions at protests By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — A conference call between U.S. governors and Republican President Donald Trump led to the latest in a series of spats between Illinois’ governor and the president Monday. “You […]
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Village of Mahomet to host Clean Up Day and Electronics Recycling Event
The Village of Mahomet will host a clean up day and electronics recycling event on June 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until containers are full. Village residents are welcome to dispose of unwanted junk or non-hazardous garbage, including bikes, metal exercise equipment, kitchen appliances and window air […]
Commentary: Don’t Fear Vote by Mail. It’s Pretty Great.
By Ben Chapman It wasn’t the first time that one of President Trump’s tweets left me scratching my head. He was ranting about vote by mail, an election administration topic that had, in recent years, been a subject of relatively tame discussion. “Republicans should fight very hard when it comes […]
Yo Yo’s to make shift from yogurt to coffee, still focused on community
By Dani Tietzdani@mahometnews.com The world is changing. Yo You’s owners Alice and Matt Pommier know that. One thing that hasn’t changed, though, is a need for community. The Pommier’s vision of a community gathering space in 2017 centered around yogurt. Just three years later as the COVID-19 pandemic began to […]
Mahomet Task Force focuses on outdoor seating,
*Many businesses are making last-minute arrangements to provide outdoor seating for Mahomet residents. While the Mahomet Daily hoped to have that list completed today, we will wait until next week when we have a clearer picture of long-term plans. For restaurant owners and local leaders, alike, the last nine days […]
The importance of social distancing during Phase 3
By Dani Tietzdani@mahometnews.com There is still a lot to be learned about COVID-19. But as Illinois begins to reopen in Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan, one thing is for certain, COVID-19 is still prevalent. “We don’t have a vaccine or a medication that for sure will treat COVID-19, […]
Mendoza unequivocal: No raises for lawmakers
But legislative back-and-forth shows complexity of state lawmaker pay law By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The complexities of Illinois’ legislator pay laws were on display again this week as the state’s comptroller insisted in a video message that there will be no raises for lawmakers this year. Comptroller […]
Pritzker lifts ban on worship services starting Friday
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – People in Illinois will be allowed to attend worship services starting this weekend without fear of prosecution as the state enters Phase 3 of Gov. JB Pritzker’s “Restore Illinois” reopening plan. Pritzker made the announcement during his daily COVID-19 briefing Thursday in Chicago, […]
Mahomet Garage Sales June 26 and 27, with Phase 3 modifications
As the Central region of Illinois moves into Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan Friday, a popular summer pastime, garage sales, will also be allowed. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Orders, no more than 10 people are allowed at a sale at one time and six feet of […]
Local restaurants make decisions on outdoor seating, deal with price increases
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com When Friday May 29, 2020 arrives, it will have been 74 days since people could gather for a sit-down meal at their favorite restaurant in Illinois. Still, as Illinois moves into Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan, dining out will take on a different atmosphere. Indoor […]