Author: Press Release
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Volunteers Needed for Freedom Fest
Each year thousands gather around the water at the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve for the Champaign County Forest Preserve‘s annual Freedom Fest on July 4. While CCFPD takes the lead in hosting and scheduling the event, dozens of volunteers are needed to work in shifts from 1 to 10 p.m. to ensure that… Read more
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Area students named on Parkland College Dean’s List
In honor of their outstanding scholastic achievement, the following students have been named to the Parkland College Dean’s List for spring 2019. To make the list, students must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 grade scale for the semester in which they are being honored. Students who earn less than 12… Read more
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IDOT Construction on Prospect Bridge to begin next week
CHAMPAIGN — The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that repairs to the bridge that carries Prospect Avenue over Interstate 74 in Champaign will begin Monday, June 3. The project involves making repairs to the bridge and replacing the bridge deck and will begin with placing protective shielding under the bridge and installing temporary signals on… Read more
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Rose and Caulkins announce agreement to help veterans transfer credits to University of Illinois
Springfield, IL– State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) announced they have reached an agreement with the University of Illinois to increase access for veterans. The lawmakers worked with University of Illinois Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost Andreas Cangellaris, reaching an agreement to form a committee to focus on the issue. The… Read more
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Help Stamp Out Hunger on May 11
Mahomet, Illinois – With the help of MM volunteer organizations and U.S. Postal Service employees in 10,000 communities nationwide, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 26th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive – the nation’s largest single-day food drive – on Saturday, May 11. It’s easy to make a donation: simply… Read more
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Community invited to Avengers celebration at Mahomet Public Library
Mahomet, IL- The Mahomet Public Library staff is excited for the final chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and is preparing for it by testing the trivia knowledge of local residents and offering a “night-before” viewing of Avengers: Infinity War. Locals who can’t wait for Thursday’s opening of the Avengers: Endgame movie can spend… Read more
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Letter to the Editor: Briar Cliff Annexation feels like collateral damage
I am a resident of Briar Cliff and right now I feel like collateral damage. Collateral damage is most often used in war for innocent civilians or building being caught in the line of fire. Manifest Destiny, a phrase coined in 1845, expressed the philosophy that drove 19th century U.S. territorial expansion. …the US… Read more
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Letter to the Editor: Tax rebate on annexed home
The Villge of Mahomet is trying annex the 49 homes in the quiet, older part of Briarcliff. I have lived in Briarcliff since 1993 with water from Sangamon Valley, road maintenance from the township, and police protection from the county. Mahomet is not offering me any upgrades in service, but they want me to pay… Read more
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Applications for Fisher Fair Queen Pageant Now Open
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Jones serves as honoray page at State Capitol
On April 10th, State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) Mahomet student Kadyn Jones to serve as an honorary page for the day at the Capitol in Springfield. Read more