BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com St. Joseph native Nicole Cribbett does not mince her words when talking about COVID-19. In fact, she calls it “the devil.” “I wouldn’t say it’s like the flu or a cold,” Cribbett said. “At first with the symptoms you get, you might think ‘oh, I’m getting a […]
In honor of their outstanding scholastic achievement, the following students have been named to the Parkland College Dean’s List for spring 2020. To make the list, students must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 grade scale for the semester in which they are being honored. Students who […]
Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School has announced the 4th Quarter Luke Busch Award winners. Luke Busch was a student at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High when he was diagnosed with a terminal illness. The Busch family established the Luke Busch H.E.A.R.T. Award in his memory. Students are selected based on: Helpfulness, Effort, Acceptance, […]
The 2020 Fisher Fair has been canceled due to COVID-19. The annual fair to be held July 7-11 always includes a queen pageant, tractor and truck pulls, horse show, livestock shows, a car show, demolition derby and a 5K Walk. “The health and safety of our community, exhibitors, fair-goers, sponsors, […]
The 2020 Champaign County Fair in Urbana has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Friday’s announcement by the Champaign County Fair Association Board of Directors comes after weeks of monitoring the outbreak and talking to local health officials. “We are heartbroken as we had a great week planned for you […]
State revenues fall 23% during the month By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — While new unemployment claims remained historically high in the final week of May, the surge of new claims since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be starting to slow as a number of businesses […]
By Dani Tietzdani@mahometnews.com The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released guidance on in-person instruction for summer school Thursday. Part Two of the Transition Plan Advisory Workgroup’s recommendations for transitioning to in-person instruction provides recommendations for how schools can comply with IDPH health […]
The Mahomet Public Library will reopen its doors after being closed for 84 days on June 8. The library board met in special session Wednesday to approve plans for a re-opening with reduced hours and services. “Our plans are designed to reduce the risk to our staff and patrons as […]
A peaceful March is being planned for Mahomet on June 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. What is being called “Promise March for Humanity” will be a peaceful vigil in remembrance of black lives lost, with speakers, music and a moment of silence. Organizers are also including the idea of […]
Fisher National Bank has donated $1,500 to the Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department to offset some of the loss associated with canceled spring programming. According to a press release from Mahomet Parks and Rec, the $1500 donation will be used to help offset losses in revenue and has been earmarked […]
