Author: Dani Tietz
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Op Ed: Sen. Rose explains his position on State budget crisis
Over the last three weeks, there has been intense conversation and numerous proposals in the Senate to get Illinois out of its fiscal mess. I support this much-needed discussion especially considering that by next July, Illinois’ bill backlog could reach $13.5 billion, nearly doubling in just one year. Several years ago, I proposed my own… Read more
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Sidewalk Prophets to perform at Grace Church April 12
Concert season will kick-off with a special visit from Sidewalk Prophets at Grace Church on April 12. Sidewalk Prophets, who performed at the Sangamon River Music Festival in 2012 and 2015, return on the “Prodigal Tour,” a concert which “weave(s) the power of the Prodigal film with the live concert experience.” Selling over 500K albums,… Read more
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ID Theft & Tax Refund Fraud
As Americans file tax returns to Uncle Sam, identity thieves are scheming to receive the refunds of thousands of identity theft victims. According to the Federal Trade Commission, tax identity theft has been the most common form of identity theft reported for the past five years. The experts at Busey want you to be informed… Read more
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Mahomet Madness Friday
The Mahomet-Seymour boys basketball team will host the 11th annual MSHS Boys Basketball fundraiser, Mahomet Madness, this Friday, January 27. Inflatables and Field House games will begin at 4:45 PM. Children can purchase a $5.00 Bracelet with unlimited use at the door. Admission to the game is included. A pulled pork meal, including sandwich, chips,… Read more
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Lake of the Woods Polar Plunge and 5K Donut Dash scheduled for Feb. 25
Bitter temperatures will not keep hundreds of Special Olympics supporters from jumping into the lake at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve on February 25. Participants can also participate in a 5K Donut Dash event where eating donuts actually helps your time. This is the only 5K around that not only tests your speed but your ability… Read more
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Driving out darkness in the bathroom
I came to the conclusion about three years ago that people want two things in life: 1) everyone wants to belong (to be loved, accepted and have a place) and 2) that everyone wants to be heard (implying that also means they have a voice). Take one of these two ingredients away from anyone and… Read more
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M-S District rolls out new website and app
The Mahomet-Seymour School District launched a new website and app early this morning in order to better communicate with the community. The district’s website had become out-dated as technology and website viewing habits drastically changed in recent years. Now, with a clean, responsive design and an app that can push out notifications to those who… Read more
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Coaches vs. Cancer Feb. 3
The Mahomet-Seymour basketball program will compete with one goal in mind on February 3: to combat cancer. The 9th Annual Hoopin’ for a Cure event will begin at 6 p.m. as the MSHS girls team hosts IVC and the boys program will host U-High at 7:30. Both JV teams will play in the fieldhouse.… Read more
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MPRD to host Daddy/Daughter Dance
The Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department will roll out the red carpet as they host a Daddy/Daughter Dance on February 18 at 6 p.m. at the Lake of the Pavilion. Event Coordinator Denise Reynolds said, “We saw the need and decided a Daddy Daughter Dance was a perfect event for this community. Mahomet is a… Read more
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My Daughter Did Not Make the Musical: Why I Create An Environment Where She Fails
My daughter found out she did not make the cast of Grease at Mahomet-Seymour High School last night. It wasn’t a surprise when her name wasn’t on the list of nearly 70 cast members, but still, being part of the team is something she really wanted to do. Her interest in school productions peaked when… Read more