Village of Mahomet spring garage sales are scheduled for May 31 and June 1. The Mahomet Daily will produce a free garage sale guide. For a garage sale listing to be included in the guide, an email with the address, dates/times and description must be delivered to news@mahometnews.com by 5 […]
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Decades of Dedication: Kay Coulson Reflects on a Storied Teaching Career as She Embraces Retirement
For Kay Coulson’s students, school felt like magic—a place to belong, to create, and to explore. From whimsical writing prompts to Eric Carle-inspired art projects, mastering the basics of reading, writing, math, and science was both playful and formative during the nine months under her guidance. As children under the […]
Experience a Night of Soulful Rhythm and Blues with Candy Foster at Lake of the Woods
Join the community at Lake of the Woods Peninsula, within the serene expanse of Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, on Sunday, June 2, for an enchanting evening with rhythm and blues legend Candy Foster and his band, Shades of Blue. Part of the Summer Concert Series, this free event […]
Champaign County Home Sales Rise Amidst Nationwide Economic Optimism
The Champaign County area has recorded a 12 percent increase in home sales in April 2024, with a total of 218 units sold, compared to 195 units in the same month last year. This trend has nudged the year-to-date sales slightly by 0.1 percent over last year, according to the […]
Summer Lunch Programs and SUN Bucks: Nutritional Support for Champaign County’s Youth
As summer approaches, ensuring that children continue to receive nutritious meals is a paramount concern for many families, particularly when school is out. Recognizing this need, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is once again hosting the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), an initiative sponsored by the Illinois State Board […]
Lawmakers move to pause – then further regulate – carbon dioxide pipeline development
By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – After state regulators rebuffed several proposed carbon transport projects over the past year, lawmakers have moved to formally ban new projects until the federal government sets forth new safety rules. The technology is used to take carbon dioxide – a powerful greenhouse gas […]
Senate Democrats send $53.1B spending plan to House
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Two days after the General Assembly was scheduled to adjourn its spring session, Democrats in the Illinois Senate advanced a $53.1 billion budget to the House Sunday night, where leaders expect it to pass without changes. The fiscal year 2025 spending plan, which came together […]
Clutch Hits in the Sixth Propel Mahomet-Seymour to Fourth Straight Regional Baseball Title
By Fred Kroner Raymond Long and Nolan Johnson drove in runs in the bottom of the sixth inning on Saturday (May 25), helping Mahomet-Seymour’s baseball team rally and secure their fourth consecutive regional championship in the sport. Cleanup hitter Long laced a one-out single to left field, knocking in Finn […]
Travis Hoffman and Ty Clark Medal at IHSA Class 2A State Track Meet
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour juniors Travis Hoffman and Ty Clark both earned medals in the IHSA boys’ Class 2A state track and field meet on Saturday (May 25) at Eastern Illinois University, in Charleston. Hoffman was the top M-S placer, taking fifth in the 300-meter hurdles with a personal-best time […]
Atteberry and Bushue Score Historic Wins for Mahomet-Seymour at IHSA Class 1A Tennis Tournament
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour tennis players Jacob Atteberry and Caleb Bushue won two matches on Thursday (May 23) at the IHSA boys’ Class 1A state tennis tournament in Suburban Chicago. They are the first M-S players to earn wins at the boys’ state tennis meet. Atteberry, a senior, and […]