The Champaign County Forest Preserve is thrilled to announce its 2024 summer camp programs, inviting children and teens to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and the richness of history. With registration opening on March 6 at 8:00am, these camps promise a summer filled with exploration, learning, and unforgettable […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Seven Mahomet-Seymour Junior High wrestlers qualified for the IESA state tournament based on their performances on Saturday (March 2) in a 23-school sectional meet at Jacksonville. Winning their weight classes at the sectional were Marco Casillas (167 pounds) and Jayvon Tompkins (275 pounds), both of whom […]
By Fred Kroner fred@mahometnews.com Senior DeAngelo Hughey placed second – with the state’s second-best 400-meter indoor time of the season – on Saturday (March 2) in the 43-school Cabin Fever Invitational at the Dr. Worrill Track and Field Center in Chicago. In a photo finish, Kankakee’s Jayon Morrow outstepped Hughey […]
By Melissa Eaton, MBA, RPSGT, Christie Clinic In the fast-paced world we live in, establishing a good sleep routine often takes a back seat to the demands of daily life. However, the importance of quality sleep cannot be overstated, as it plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and […]
Mahomet-Seymour Junior High has been named the State Winner for Illinois in the 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition. This selection secures a $12,000 Samsung technology package to enhance their educational capabilities further. Mahomet-Seymour Junior High proposed a solution to a pressing sports safety concern. The junior high’s […]
Marco Casillas, a standout wrestler from Mahomet-Seymour Junior High, has dominated his weight class during the 2024 wrestling season. Casillas, competing in the 167-pound weight class, has had an undefeated season, boasting a remarkable 24-0 record. Casillas’s success is at the heart of his ability to secure pins against his […]
By Zainab Susi Am I halfway done or do I still have half of my life to live? It all depends on how we look at it, our perspective, right? I just celebrated my birthday. Where did time go by? I can close my eyes and see my entire life […]
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A Cook County judge on Wednesday ordered former President Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the March 19 Republican primary ballot but stayed her order until Friday to give time for an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. In a lengthy decision, […]
Mahomet-Seymour’s Junior High seventh-grade volleyball team snapped a five-match losing streak on Monday (Feb. 26) with an IESA Class 4A regional quarterfinal victory over Danville North Ridge, 25-12, 25-18, at Champaign Edison. The second-seeded Bulldogs, however, had their season end on Tuesday (Feb.27) against third-seeded Charleston in a 19-25, 25-20, […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s Junior High wrestling team produced seven regional champions and a total of 20 sectional qualifiers on Saturday (Feb. 24) in a regional tournament that the Bulldogs hosted. Placing first at regionals were Niko Truax (2-0 with two pins at 105 pounds), Doninic Gaudio (3-0 with […]
