Champaign County was one of the few counties in Illinois to see population growth over the last decade, according to the 2020 United States Census. The 2010 Census captured 201,181 residents while the 2020 Census showed 205, 865 residents. The City of Champaign saw the greatest number of new residents, […]
Editor’s Note: This article was first published on June 9, 2021. The plans for the MAARC Center have not be finalized or funded. At this point, only the land has been purchased by the Village. The language in this article has been updated to reflect the potential for the MAARC […]
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees moved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Mahomet-Seymour School District to the June 23 consent agenda Tuesday night. The Mahomet-Seymour School District has not seen the agreement yet, but Village Administrator Patrick Brown said that the topic should be on the upcoming board agenda. […]
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 […]
Dear Rory, You could have taken an easier route. You could have joined other peaceful protesters in Champaign. You could have been one face in hundreds, standing in solidarity to say that the system we have in America is neither fair nor just. Instead, you did the one thing that […]
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 […]
*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 […]
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 […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Mahomet Parks and Recreation has received a $400,000 Open Space and Land Acquisition Development (OSLAD) grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for Phase I of the Barber Park Master plan. The grant matches dollar-for-dollar up to one-half of a project’s funds. Mahomet was one of […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The Village of Mahomet will review an ordinance to prohibit the sale of recreational cannabis within Village limits Tuesday night (Dec. 10). On Nov. 12, the Village placed the discussion on the agenda a second time in order to hear feedback from the community. The Village placed […]
