Author: Dani Tietz
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Watching for trick-or-treaters on Halloween
Halloween is here! And with all the excitement, we want to remind Mahomet drivers to be extra vigilant while children are going to house-to-house looking for their favorite candies. Here are a few tips: Make sure your headlights, windshield wipers, turn signals, brakes and tires are properly working so you can see, stop for and… Read more
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Crowley Pumpkin Glow Oct. 29-31
The glow of a pumpkin on a doorstep is enough to make anyone smile. But hundreds of glowing pumpkins placed near the forest in rural Mahomet is something that draws crowds from miles away each year. After the pumpkin buying season dies down, the Crowley family invites friends and family to their property at 435… Read more
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Grace Church to celebrate the harvest on Oct. 30
Grace Church will host their annual Harvest Party from 6 to 8 p.m. on October 30. The family-fun event features a variety of games and experiences for all ages. Children can dress up and receive candy, grab some food and jump in bounce houses. A family photo booth will also be available. Read more
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Trick or Treat at the Glenwood on October 26
The Glenwood Assisted & Supportive Living Communities of Mahomet will open their doors to trick-or-treaters on Saturday October 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. “They look forward to being able to see them in their costumes, having the come out and being in their costumes. That means a lot to them.” Glenwood residents will be… Read more
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Burgwald’s annual Trunk or Treat October 25
Trick-or-Treaters can double or triple their Halloween haul as they travel down Main Street in downtown Mahomet on October 25. Burgwald Eye Center‘s annual Trunk or Treat event brings together Mahomet businesses who are happy to put candies and treats in bags as children in costumes travel from decorated trunk to decorated trunk. Stop by… Read more
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Shults to bring stories of Peoria State Hospital to Mahomet
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Founded by the Illinois General Assemly in 1895, the Peoria State Hospital, also known as the Bartonville State Hospital or Illinois Asylum for the Incurable Insane was a psychiatic hospital that closed its doors in 1973. Patients diagnosed as “incurable” were housed in Illinois’ premiere mental health facility where Dr. George Zeller… Read more
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What to do with leftover Halloween candy
Candy. Bags and bags of candy. And maybe one more bag of candy depending on how long the kids stay out trick-or-treating. Your kids will come home Monday night, spread the candy out on the floor, sort it by type and then trade with their siblings so they have what they were looking for. Next… Read more
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Mahomet teenagers invite community to Disney’s “Frozen Jr.”
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Temperatures outside may still be roaring, the CUTC’s Penguin Project‘s production of Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” is sure to provide relief at the end of September. After working on the show for four months, Mahomet’s Preston Hodges, Andrew Moseley, Cecilia Taylor, Kara Januzik and Izzy Gonzalez are ready to take the stage… Read more
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Mahomet Public Library to host adult book club
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – The Mahomet Public Library is expanding its programming to include more options for adults. Alongside Adult Craft Connection events, a Business and Professional Book Club will meet every other month beginning on Sept. 26, 2019 and a Tuesday Night Book Club for adults will meet monthly beginning Sept.… Read more