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The bells will ring for retailers this holiday season if predictions from the National Retail Federation are any indication. Shoppers are expected to spend a staggering $935.58; 58 percent of shoppers will splurge on themselves. Keep your holidays merry and don’t overspend with these 7 Savvy Financial Tips from Busey and the American Bankers Association:… Read more

Springfield, IL – A new study confirms a previous study by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), which found that consumers will pay more in electric bills with the slated closure of nuclear power plants in Clinton and Cordova. It is important to note that this new study was commissioned by consumers – not the power companies.… Read more

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A historical, quiet street. Carolers filling spaces with Christmas cheer. Children lighting up with the magic of Christmas. After seeing great success with the previous Christmas Walks, the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce is ready to fill the streets of downtown Mahomet with the holiday spirit again on December 2 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Enlisting… Read more

  The Mahomet Public Library will provide materials for all ages to make ornaments on Saturday, December 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Due to popularity of this event, the Mahomet Public Library has prepared extra ornaments this year. This event does not require registration and is free. Read more

The Mahomet Police Department has concluded their investigation into the May 7, 2016 incident in which Mahomet Police officer Jeremy Scharlow was shot by Dracy Clint Pendleton. After the Champaign County Multi-Jurisdictional Investigative Team (CCMJIT), under the supervision of Illinois State Police Master Sergeant Michael Atkinson, conducted numerous interviews, collected many items of physical evidence,… Read more

Each quarter the Mahomet-Seymour Education Foundation recognizes student accomplishments throughout the Mahomet-Seymour School District. The Mahomet-Seymour Junior High 1st Quarter Luke Busch H.E.A.R.T Award winners have been announced. These winners were selected by faculty based on helpfulness, effort, acceptance, respect, and tolerance. Read more

Healthy living isn’t only something Valerie Wright teaches, it’s also something she practices on a daily basis. Founder of Wright Family Products, which provides a natural alternative to commercially produced personal hygiene products, Wright has also decided to follow her passion for yoga as she opens Studio Reset 360 inside Transform Fitness located at 1002… Read more

First Financial Bank of Mahomet, alongside other First Financial Bank branches in Champaign County are currently collecting toys to be distributed to Mahomet-Seymour students for the holidays. Mahomet Banking Center Manager Gretchen Miller said the bank, which serves all of Champaign County, is hosting a toy drive this year. With a growing market in Mahomet,… Read more

In a world full of hustle and bustle, Sunset Christmas Tree Farm, located just 5 miles west of Mahomet has provided Central Illinois with a cozy, nostalgic holiday feel for more than 10 years. With homemade sugar cookies, hot cocoa, Christmas music and a variety of pre-cut and fresh cut trees, owners Kevin Dyer and… Read more