Mahomet Daily

“Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly-sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.” -Kathleen Kelly, “You’ve Got Mail” Every time I watch “You’ve Got Mail” and I hear Kathleen Kelly (played […]

The last thing anyone wants to do on a hot, summer day such as this (where there isn’t a cloud in the sky and the heat index is 105 degrees) is go out to a muddy field to remove tassels from corn. But today, there are brave teenage kids out […]

Soccer player Delaney King was asked to keep a short journal on her journey to the Dominican Republic. She asked fellow U13 girls players to help her answer some of the questions. Here is what Delaney and her teammates wrote. Day 1 question: What do you hope this trip will […]

On the evening of July 4, most residents of Mahomet were spending time with family and friends, watching fireworks, eating hot dogs and celebrating our country’s birth. A group of 30 or more Mahomet residents were also celebrating, but they knew in the next 24 hours, they would no longer […]

Do I wish I had done more as a kid than play sports? Yes, I do. As an adult I’ve learned that I have so many more interests and talents than dribbling a basketball or swinging a bat. But, there are also many, many lessons I learned as an athlete […]

Summer means pools, picnics and relaxation. It’s also the perfect time for a mid-year financial checkup. If you’ve fallen behind on your goals, Busey can help you get back on track. Here are a few tips from their experts:   Rethink big goals. See if you’re on track for saving […]

With lush green fields that seem to go on and on forever, white water rafting may not even be on your radar as an East Central Illinois resident. As a Mahomet resident with the Sangamon River running not a quarter-mile from my home, rafting is something I thought was only […]

Aviators. Retro. Flip. Sport. During the spring and summer months, consumer spend hours trying to figure out what shape of sunglasses will best reflect their personality and offer a little shade during the summer months. While sunglasses do add flare to your favorite outfit, there is more to their purpose […]

For many Americans, a dental hygienist asking, “Do you floss?” can be the most uncomfortable question of a routine dental visit. Maybe your gums are bleeding. Maybe you flossed once or twice after your last dental exam. Maybe you don’t even know where to find floss in the pharmacy. We […]

The local unit of Sea Cadets, SPC Justin O. Penrod Division, honored Vietnam soldiers during the opening ceremony for “The Wall That Heals,” the visiting Vietnam memorial in Mahomet at Lake of the Woods Thursday night. During the ceremony, the cadets escorted Vietnam veterans as the veterans placed a wreath […]