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University of Illinois Alum Barghav Sivaguru Wins Prestigious Rangel
Fellowship By Isabella Zarate Former Mahomet resident Barghav Sivaguru has recently made a name for himself as he was selected as a 2022 Charles B. Rangel Fellowship recipient. The fellowship, which is a U.S. Department of State program, is administered by Howard University. The program seeks to enhance both diversity and excellence within the U.S.…
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Wolters commits to play baseball at University of Arizona
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Blake Wolters took a chance. The rising Mahomet-Seymour senior had accepted an offer (last October) to play baseball and attend college at Purdue University in another year. When Wolters decommitted from that scholarship on June 29, he recognized the gamble. He was giving up a guaranteed offer for one that might…
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Registration for Run Mahomet open
The Mahomet Area Youth Club will host its annual fundraiser, a 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon on Aug. 6. The race will begin and end at Mahomet-Seymour High School. Shotgun start of the USATF Certified Course begins at 7 a.m. Registration fees are reduced until July 15 at 11:59 p.m. The following information is provided…
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Born Learning Trail located at Bridle Leash Park
By Isabella Zarate In one of their various efforts to give back to the community, the Mahomet Rotary Club, led by former president Chad Hoffman, recently came together with the Mahomet Parks and Recreation department to create an interactive learning trail. The trail, which was designed for preschool age children, can be found on the…
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CUPHD Officials Confirm First Probable Case of Monkeypox Virus in Champaign County
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (C-UPHD) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), announced today a single presumptive monkeypox case in an adult male Champaign County resident with recent travel history to Chicago. Initial testing was completed Friday, July 8, 2022, at an IDPH laboratory, and confirmatory testing for monkeypox is pending at…
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Mahomet Auto Fest July 10
The 13th annual Mahomet Auto Fest will take place in downtown Mahomet on July 10, beginning at 9 a.m. Over 275 classic vehicles are expected to line Main Street until about 4 p.m. when they will head north towards Lake of the Woods for a cruise through the park. Vehicle registration is $15, but admission…
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How to Make Healthy Changes with Christie Clinic
It is the middle of the year, so New Year’s resolutions have come and gone, right? You can still make small changes in your life that can have a big impact on your health and wellness! Here are some helpful hints for making a lasting change: Create a List of “Whys” List out your reasons…
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Commentary: There is no place safe anymore
By Zainab Susi There’s no place safe anymore! I have no words to describe how someone could plan to shoot to kill when family and friends are together, enjoying the 4th of July parade in Highland Park, IL. No words to describe how horrible the scene was, what the victims went through and are still…
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Christie Clinic Photos: Seymour Fourth of July Parade
This photo album of the Seymour Fourth of July parade is brought to you by Christie Clinic. Photos were taken by Brogan Hennesy. To view the entire album visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/Seymour-4th-of-July-Parade-2022/.
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New Illinois laws take effect July 1
According to the Illinois General Assembly’s official website, here is a list of the Illinois laws that go into effect on July 1, 2022: SB 0061: Illinois Insurance Code: automobiles Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that it is an improper claims practice for a domestic, foreign, or alien company transacting business in this State to…