Category: Local

The Village of Mahomet in conjunction with the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday to identify some Mahomet needs and put together volunteers who would tackle those needs. Thursday the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce launched a delivery service to get goods from Mahomet IGA/Schnucks, Walgreens and CVS to residents in the 61853 area code.  To… Read more

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Abby Drinkwater will never forget her 16th birthday. It is a date that she has anticipated for months. “A 16th birthday is a big milestone for a teen,” Drinkwater said. It is a rite of passage, the day that those turning 16 are able to test for their driver’s license. A… Read more

MARCH 18, 2020 — Less than one week ago, the 2020 Census fully kicked off, and invitations continue to arrive in mailboxes across the nation.  As of this morning, more than eleven million households have responded. America is stepping up to shape our future and ensure families and communities are counted. Beginning today, in support of guidance on what we… Read more

Store owner says increase began Monday after bars, restaurants were ordered closed Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with statistics from the Illinois State Police. By BEN ORNERCapitol News Illinoisborner@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Toilet paper and hand sanitizer are in short supply at Illinois supermarkets. At gun shops, firearms and ammunition are flying off the… Read more

Number of known cases jumps to 288 as governor says ‘no place, no person, is immune’ By REBECCA ANZELCapitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Illinois almost doubled overnight, from 160 cases to 288, the state’s Department of Public Health announced Wednesday. The “novel severe acute respiratory… Read more

Dear MAYC Families-MAYC understands there is a lot of impact on Mahomet families due to COVID-19 and the related closings and we want to help as much as possible! As we all know things are rapidly changing around us, so please keep an eye out for additional communications from us and don’t hesitate to reach out… Read more

This is a video message from Dr. Lindsey Hall addressing all of the following information: -School provided meals per filled out google form that can be found on the Mahomet Seymour district page or the link provided: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA… -Student resources for the COVID-19 procedures link here: https://www.ms.k12.il.us/o/district/b… or follow the path on the District page:… Read more

Joint Release from Champaign County Forest Preserve and Mahomet Parks and Recreation: Guidelines are rapidly changing as it relates to COVID-19 and how it affects our lives every day. It is important to remain informed and follow the directives and guidelines as they continue to update and change.  Numerous closures have occurred in local park… Read more

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Champaign County was an accurate reflection of the state of Illinois in most aspects of Tuesday’s primary election. Across the state, approximately 1.2 million votes were counted. The exact figure is yet to be determined as mail-in ballots will be counted until March 31. In 2016 – the last year for… Read more

EDITOR’S NOTE: Staff writer Fred Kroner acknowledges that, in the past, he has been guilty of saying, “I wish I had done this sooner” or “I wish I’d said that before it was too late.” Today, he shares an open letter to his friend Andrew Cotner, whom he has known for more than three decades.… Read more