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Governor signs mail ballot, curbside voting expansion into law
Springfield, Ill. – Building on efforts that ensured the safe and active participation in the 2020 elections, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 1871 into law today to establish permanent ballot drop boxes and allow curbside voting across Illinois for early voting or on Election Day. The new law codifies safety measures that were implemented ahead of…
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Athlete of the Week: Ainsley Ranstead
Mahomet-Seymour senior Ansley Ranstead is leaving her mark with the Bulldogs as the 2021 volleyball season gets underway. As the Bulldogs kicked off against Mount Zion, Ranstead posted 12 kills, 2 aces, and one block. Against Teutopolis, she put down seven kills and added seven more kills, eight digs, and seven aces against Lincoln. Ranstead…
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10 Question Friday: Chris Bedford
About Chris, 1. How long have you lived in Mahomet, what has your experience been like and why did you move here? My husband, daughter and I moved here in 1984. We moved here because Mahomet is mid way between Urbana- where I worked and Clinton- where my husband Russ worked. We’ve really enjoyed…
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Letter to the Editor: Support for McComb, Lamb and McMurry
Dear Editor, I am a person who doesn’t usually talk politics but I am heading out of my comfort zone because this school board election is too important. As a resident of Mahomet for the past 17 years, I have experienced Mahomet-Seymour schools as an employee, a parent and a volunteer. I worked as a…
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Commentary: A good person first and then religions!
By Zainab SusiOriginal story written on Easter 2013. Two days ago when I went to my twelve years old daughter’s room to say goodnight to her, she asked me, Mom “I need to ask you something “Can I be with Dad and his wife next weekend”? Her question surprised me. Because she was just with…
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Work resumes April 1 on two I-74 bridges
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the $32.6 million project to replace two bridges on Interstate 74 in Champaign, one over the Canadian National Railroad yard and the other over Market Street, resumes April 1. The project is a highlight of Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital program. Starting Thursday, two-way traffic will…
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Letter to the Editor: Take time to read, research and review ALL the candidates and their history
Mahomet-Seymour Families/Voters, This spring, the voters of the Mahomet-Seymour School District have an opportunity to choose candidates to represent them on the Board of Education. When choosing who best represents you, your values, and the values of Mahomet-Seymour, I hope you’ll consider the long, rich history of Excellence in Education that we have enjoyed in this community…
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New data tracker shows decline in small business as lawsuits proceed
By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Hospitality jobs in Illinois have declined nearly 52 percent since the pandemic began, according to new data, as lawsuits continue against the governor’s orders to close nonessential businesses. While leisure and hospitality jobs were hit the hardest, the number of small businesses open in Illinois overall has fallen…
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State releases guide to school reopening
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Educators, students and families will face a host of new challenges in overcoming the learning loss that occurred over the past year of mostly remote learning as COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available and schools prepare to fully reopen for in-person learning. To aid in that process, Gov.…
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Ranstead leads Bulldogs over Charleston
By Fred Kroner Ainsley Ranstead just missed a double-double on Tuesday (March 30) as Mahomet-Seymour’s volleyball team remained unbeaten in Apollo Conference matches. Ranstead posted nine kills and 17 digs in a 25-20, 25-16 triumph at Charleston. Josie Hess totaled 14 digs to go with three assists and one ace. Maddie Gaede dished out 10…