Author: Dani Tietz
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Mahomet will discuss future of marijuana within Village limits
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – A new state law doesn’t necessarily mean a new amount of tolerance in area communities. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who was elected earlier this year, signed a bill on Tuesday that will legalize marijuana (up to one ounce per person for adults 21 and older) in the state effective… Read more
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Illinois becomes 11th state in US to legalize recreational marijuana
CHICAGO- Illinois on Tuesday became the 11th state to legalize the use of recreational marijuana (HB 1438) for persons over 21 years of age. While the use of recreational marijuana continues to be illegal under federal law, Illinois residents will be able to purchase and possess up to 30 grams of cannabis flower or 5… Read more
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Let’s Take a Hike: Horsetails at Riverbend Forest Preserve
Mahomet, Ill. – There’s much to be said for being under a tree canopy or brushing your fingertips on top of grasses that are waist high. CCFPD’s Riverbend Forest Preserve is known for its lakes created after sand and gravel mining were complete. But surrounding the lakes, which are trails that wind through the prairie… Read more
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Village of Mahomet intends to purchase 5 parcels near downtown Mahomet
Mahomet, Ill. – The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees announced its intent to purchase property to the east of the Village of Mahomet Administration Building, after an executive session on June 18. The properties currently known as 511 E. Main St., 107 S. Jefferson St., 507 E. Main St., 201 S. Jefferson St. and… Read more
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Keefe proposes M-S policy change to open communication
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Newly-elected board member Ken Keefe presented suggested policy changes that would allow for various channels of communication between the public and the board. Currently, board policy 2:240 states, “Anyone may propose new policies, changes to existing policies, or elimination of existing policies. Staff suggestions should be processed through the Superintendent.… Read more
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M-S Policy Committee reviews upcoming changes
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour School Board members Meghan Hennesy and Lori Larson will make up the board’s policy committee, which held its first open meeting Wednesday morning. Led by Superintendent Lindsey Hall, the meeting began with an overview of recommended PRESS Updates. The full board will be made aware of the updates at the… Read more
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Day Trips: Goosecreek Blueberries opens for the summer
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Picking a handful of blueberries may seem like a pastime of summer’s past, but Goosecreek Blueberries located just outside of Monticello opened this morning with parents, toddlers, and teenagers combing rows and rows of blueberry plants. In its third year selling you-pick blueberries, Goosecreek Blueberries opens for three to five days… Read more
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MSFPA 8U finishes season
The Mahomet-Seymour 8U Softball team finished their spring season last weekend. Addie Hirsbrunner, Benelli Ellis, Brenna Dyer, Brooke Alderks, Chandler Mills, Clara Ummel, Fallon Hughes, Hadley Carolan, Harlow Carolan, Lauryn Uebelhoer, Lena Ishcomer, Madeline Willard and Phoebe Graham were coached by Head Coach Carrie Ummel and Assistant Coaches Jamie Alderks, Brandi Hughes, Chad Graham. Read more
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Kilborn Alley to perform at Homer Lake Sunday
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Grunge. Hip Hop. R&B. Heavy Metal. Rock. Rap. The 1990’s were all about music. Champaign natives Andrew Duncanson, Josh Stimmel and Chris Breen began their band, Kilborn Alley, in 1999. They had no idea where their talent might take them. Producing blues music for 19 years, Kilborn Alley has recorded six… Read more
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Celebrate the Fourth with activities in Mahomet-Seymour
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Staying in Mahomet or Seymour for the Fourth of July makes for a fun-filled lazy day with family and friends. A hometown parade full of tractors and candy kicks the day off right at 10 a.m. in Seymour. The Seymour Fourth of July Parade, which started in 1975 with a Boy… Read more