Author: Dani Tietz

Economics students at Mahomet-Seymour High School raised over $4000 this fall to donate to various charities, including Christmas for Kids, which provides Christmas gifts for students in the Mahomet-Seymour school district via the school social workers. Mahomet-Seymour Economics classes have sold cookies during the lunch hours for years, but in the past, students split up… Read more

Community Evangelical Free Church Christmas Eve 6:30pm Christmas Day 9:30am Mahomet Christian Church Christmas Eve, candlelight, communion 6:30pm First Baptist Church Christmas Eve, candlelight 11pm Christmas Day 10:45am Grace Church Christmas Eve Service: 6:00pm Christmas Morning Service: 9:30am Life Community Church Christmas Eve candlelight 4:00pm No sunday service Lutheran Church of Mahomet Christmas Eve Service-6:30… Read more

The Mahomet-Seymour High School Freshman Mentor Program we raised $4,894.32  during the Pasta for Pennies campaign to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This fundraiser is sponsored by Olive Garden and the Office Depot. Over a time period of 3 weeks, our ten advisories competed against each other to raise the most money.  For the… Read more

  It’s Christmastime. And Mahomet residents also know it’s time to head to the “Griswold” house. As one of the most sought out Christmas displays in Mahomet, George and Dixie Schoonover have delighted both young and old with their elaborate Christmas light display at their home at 701 N. Timberview Drive for more than 30… Read more

Students in Gay Fritz’s second grade and Sarah Kaper’s first grade class submitted question for a Mahomet Daily exclusive interview with Santa and Mrs. Claus.Many students submitted similar questions, so our team narrowed them down. Thank you for your questions, students! The Elves How many elves do you have? We really have too many to… Read more

The bells will ring for retailers this holiday season if predictions from the National Retail Federation are any indication. Shoppers are expected to spend a staggering $935.58; 58 percent of shoppers will splurge on themselves. Keep your holidays merry and don’t overspend with these 7 Savvy Financial Tips from Busey and the American Bankers Association:… Read more

*This advertisement is paid for by Busey Bank. Explore issues that matter most to you, your family and your financial future with The Pillar. The fall issue of Busey’s comprehensive publication is available now!   Turn the pages of The Pillar for a variety of resources and advice from Busey’s team of experts. With age… Read more

A historical, quiet street. Carolers filling spaces with Christmas cheer. Children lighting up with the magic of Christmas. After seeing great success with the previous Christmas Walks, the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce is ready to fill the streets of downtown Mahomet with the holiday spirit again on December 2 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Enlisting… Read more

  The Mahomet Public Library will provide materials for all ages to make ornaments on Saturday, December 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Due to popularity of this event, the Mahomet Public Library has prepared extra ornaments this year. This event does not require registration and is free. Read more

The Mahomet Police Department has concluded their investigation into the May 7, 2016 incident in which Mahomet Police officer Jeremy Scharlow was shot by Dracy Clint Pendleton. After the Champaign County Multi-Jurisdictional Investigative Team (CCMJIT), under the supervision of Illinois State Police Master Sergeant Michael Atkinson, conducted numerous interviews, collected many items of physical evidence,… Read more