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COVID-19 has canceled a lot of events, but the pandemic did not stop 287 runners and walkers from supporting the Mahomet Area Youth Club. The 25th annual Run Mahomet was held virtually on July 31 and Aug. 1.  Executive Director Sara Balgoyen extended a “heartfelt thanks” to everyone for coming along even during this time… Read more

The Mahomet Lions Club has released the parade route for the 2020 Honor Parade on Aug. 29. The event to honor local first responders, active military and veterans will begin at 9 a.m., leaving from Lincoln Trail Elementary. The 1.7 mile parade will travel south down Division, west on Main, south on Turner, east on… Read more

The IHSA released fall sport-specific guidelines Friday, giving way to cross country to begin practice on Aug. 10 and participate in competitions Aug. 24. All Phase 4 Return to Play Guidelines must be followed during practice and competition, including social distancing of six feet, limiting groups to 50, including participants, coaches, timers, paid/volunteer meet officials,… Read more

The IHSA released fall sport-specific guidelines Friday, giving way to girls’ tennis to begin practice on Aug. 10 and participate in competitions Aug. 20. All Phase 4 Return to Play Guidelines must be followed during practice and competition, including social distancing of six feet, limiting groups to 50, including participants, coaches, timers, paid/volunteer meet officials,… Read more

The IHSA released fall sport-specific guidelines Friday, giving way to girls’ swimming and diving to begin practice on Aug. 10 and participate in competitions Aug. 24. All Phase 4 Return to Play Guidelines must be followed during practice and competition, including social distancing of six feet, limiting groups to 50, including participants, coaches, timers, paid/volunteer… Read more

The IHSA released fall sport-specific guidelines Friday, giving way to golf to begin practice on Aug. 10 and participate in competitions Aug. 13. All Phase 4 Return to Play Guidelines must be followed during practice and the competition, including social distancing of six feet and limiting groups to 50, including participants, coaches, timers, paid/volunteer meet… Read more

Gov. JB Pritzker has been talking this week about the importance of wearing masks as Illinois’ COVID-19 positive case numbers have risen to four-percent statewide. Pritzker took further action Friday announcing that the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will file emergency rules for businesses, schools, and child care establishments regarding the use of face… Read more

WWII Veteran Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. John Gillen, 20, of Champaign, will be laid to rest in his hometown of Champaign on Aug. 12, 2020. Gillen’s remains will return to Champaign County on Aug. 7. While final arrangements are still being made, local fire departments along I-74 from Indianapolis to Savoy have been asked to… Read more

Decatur, IL — BLDD Architects, Inc. has awared the inaugural Because Life Deserves Design Scholarship to Valeria Crites of Williamsville of Sherman High School, and Alexis Watkins and Boden Freeman of Mahomet-Seymour High School. The newly established scholarship — named for BLDD’s mission “Because Life Deserves Design” — recognizes senior high school students for their… Read more

Two parents with students in Mahomet-Seymour’s Jump Start program approached the Mahomet-Seymour School Board Monday night in hopes to better understand the district’s protocols when a teacher, student or staff member is exposed to or infected with COVID-19. Linda Hodges asked, “What measures are to take place before the student or teachers go back to… Read more