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CUPHD COVID-19 Vaccine Opportunities
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will be hosting community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for individuals that live or work in Champaign County, 16 years of age or older, who have not yet received their first dose of…
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Athlete of the Week: Eli Warren
Eli Warren has left his mark on the Mahomet-Seymour Soccer program. During his senior year, the 5’10” striker became the program’s leader in assists with 37 during his career. Warren also tied the record for career goals with 47 with an 11-0 win over Taylorville. This season, he leads the team with 22 goals and…
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Ayla Finfrock and Mae Thomas to participate in Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Nationals
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Ayla Finfrock has her own horse. Mae Thomas does not. Neither fact has any bearing on where the two girls will be next week, and the opportunity that is before them. They have qualified for the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Nationals, which will take place in Perry, Ga., starting on Thursday…
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Mahomet-Seymour Class of 2021: Senior Spotlights
The Mahomet Daily will recognize Mahomet-Seymour High Schoolgraduates each week until graduation on May 28. Senior students will stillhave the opportunity to submit a photo and answer questions in theupcoming months. To participate, contact Principal Chad Benedict atcbenedict@ms.k12.il.us.
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Annual Shred, Prescription Drug Drop Off, Cell Phone Recycling Event on April 24
Champaign County Crime Stoppers will host an Annual Shred, Prescription Drug Drop Off, Cell Phone Recycling Event on April 24 from 9-11 am in the University of Illinois – Parking Lot E14. Guests are asked to enter from First Street (Corner of First and Kirby near the State Farm Center). For a $10 donation, Crime…
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Bill placing term limits on General Assembly leadership passes committee
By TIM KIRSININKASCapitol News Illinoistkirsininkas@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A bill which would implement term limits on leadership roles in the Illinois General Assembly advanced out of committee Wednesday. House Bill 642, introduced by Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, would bar any individual from serving more than 10 consecutive years in a leadership position in the General…
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Illinois expands Medicaid coverage for mothers
By RAYMON TRONCOSOCapitol News Illinoisrtroncoso@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois will now provide Medicaid benefits to eligible mothers for up to 12 months postpartum, a major extension from the previous 60-day limit. Gov. JB Pritzker made the announcement Tuesday after a waiver submitted in 2019 by the state to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…
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Lundstrom joins Mahomet-Seymour elite, Warren reaches new career points for program
By Fred Kroner In their home finale on Tuesday (April 13), Mahomet-Seymour’s boys’ soccer team overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat Mattoon 4-2 and remain unbeaten in Apollo Conference matches. Nate Lundstrom posted a second-half hat trick. Teammate Eli Warren added a goal and an assist. Other Bulldog assists were by Sam Henrichs and…
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Mahomet-Seymour picks up 11th consecutive Apollo Conference win
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometmews.com The Bulldogs won their 11th consecutive Apollo Conference volleyball match on Tuesday (April 13), rallying from a one-set deficit for a victory at Taylorville, 20-25, 25-23, 25-13. Ainsley Ranstead hammered a team-high 15 kills to go with five digs and one service ace. Caylee Folken ended with 24 assists and eight…
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COVID-19 vaccine registration open for April 19 and 20
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will be hosting community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for individuals that live or work in Champaign County, 16 years of age or older, who have not yet received their first dose of…