Author: Press Release

Mahomet, IL– On April 3, 2018, well over 200 students were screened with an ECG, to detect potential heart issues, under the “Young Hearts for Life” (YH4L) program.   This program identifies high school and college-age students who could be at risk for sudden cardiac death.  Each week, sudden cardiac death claims the lives of more… Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 28, 2018      An investigation over the past 48 hours of an incident between a Mahomet-Seymour bus and private vehicle has yielded the following facts: On Monday, March 26th at approximately 8:00 a.m. a Mahomet-Seymour School bus, making a right turn to proceed west on State Street, clipped a vehicle (car)… Read more

The Mahomet American Legion Post 1015 invites community members to hear World War II Navy veteran Don Forna’s presentation at the American Legion Hall, 412 E. Main St., from 1-3 pm on Saturday, March 17. The Urbana man’s presentation will include discussions and slides concerning various Warbirds used during World War II. The program begins at 1 pm and refreshments… Read more

State Sen. Chapin Rose (left) met with Steve Stierwalt (right) from the Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation District and Sondra Baker (center) from Dewitt County Soil and Water Conservation District. Both were in Springfield Feb. 27 to meet with legislators. Read more

Champaign County residents interested in getting an inside look at how local law enforcement works are invited to participate in the Champaign County Citizen Police Academy. The academy, which meets Thursday nights from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for 10 weeks beginning April 19, 2018, will cover crime prevention, community based policing, drugs, gangs, DUI enforcement,… Read more

The 2018 Mahomet Music Festival, formerly known as the Sangamon River Music Festival, will headline country music starts Rodney Atkins and Mark Chestnutt August 24 and 25 at 9:30 p.m., respectively. The festival committee has also scheduled Christian group Carrollton to take the stage Saturday morning, August 25 at 11 a.m. Mark Chestnutt was scheduled… Read more

Thursday, January 18th, 2018 – RE/MAX Realty Associates welcomes Bill Oliger as a sales partner with The Nick Taylor Real Estate Team. Bill is a lifelong resident of Mahomet. He’s a graduate of Parkland College, Eastern Illinois University, and the University of Illinois Police Training Institute. Retiring after a twenty-year career as a Deputy Sheriff… Read more

There’s nothing better than knowing you can take care of yourself mentally, financially, and physically. For most people, the physical part is just exercise. In today’s world, the importance and relevance has grown. Being able to protect yourself in all situations is a confidence booster as much as it is a reassurance. That reassurance can… Read more

A murder mystery fundraiser dinner supporting the Mahomet Public Library. When: Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 6pm Where: Farm Credit Illinois, 1100 Farm Credit Drive, Mahomet Included in your reservation price: pork, beef, sides, desserts, and adult beverages. (Meat and sides from Black Dog; macaroni and cheese will be available as a vegetarian option.) The… Read more

CHICAGO (December 20, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today made appointments to the Mahomet Aquifer Task Force, which has been charged with protection of the Mahomet Aquifer, a primary source of drinking water for 500,000 central Illinois residents. “People throughout central Illinois depend on the Mahomet Aquifer for drinking water,” said Rauner. “Developing a plan… Read more