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Historic M-S girls’ basketball season comes to an end
By Fred Kroner The best girls’ basketball season in Mahomet-Seymour history came to an end on Monday (Feb. 28) one win short of a state tournament berth. A second-half Bulldog rally wasn’t enough to pull out a victory in the Highland Class 3A super-sectional game against Bethalto Civic Memorial, which captured a 53-48 victory. The…
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Christie Clinic Photos: Mahomet-Seymour Jazz Concert
This photo album of the Mahomet-Seymour Jazz Band is brought to you by Christie Clinic. Photos were taken by Brogan Hennesy. To view the entire album visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/Mahomet-Jazz-Night-2022/.
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Commentary: The strength of a Ukraine
By Zainab Susi The entire world is watching Russia invade Ukraine. No words can describe how Ukrainian lives have changed in the blink of an eye. People are forced to leave their homes behind in hopes of safety and refuge elsewhere. There’s no guarantee that the trains they are waiting on will come. In their…
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Museum of the Grand Prairie to open new infectious disease exhibit in May
By Isabella Zarate If you’ve ever been to The Museum of the Grand Prarie, you are familiar with the detailed exhibits and their passion for the Champaign County community. It’s evident that the Museum staff has a dedication to history as they continuously are working to bring the past to life. One way the Museum…
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Bulldogs qualify for IESA Regional Championship
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s seventh-grade volleyball team triumphed twice this week to qualify for the IESA Class 4A regional championship match, which will be played at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday (March 3) in Mahomet. To start postseason play, the second-seeded Bulldogs rallied to beat seventh-seeded Champaign Franklin, 13-25, 25-25, 25-22, on Monday (Feb. 28). On…
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MSJHS picks wins IESA Class 2A Regional Championship
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s junior high wrestling team won an IESA Class 2A regional championship on Saturday (Feb. 26) in their own gymnasium. M-S totaled 354 points to outdistance runner-up Chatham Glenwood (274 ½ points) and third-place Mattoon (166 ½ points). Schools were allowed to enter two competitors in each weight class with the top…
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IDPH Director Dr. Ezike to serve last day on March 14.
IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike is leaving the agency after three years of service. Her last day in that role will be March 14. “With all her being, she has dedicated each day — and I mean EVERY day — to the agency’s mission to protect the health and wellness of the people in Illinois.…
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Illinois State Police caution motorist as convoy moves through area
Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Police cautions motorists who engage in acts that could endanger the safety of the motoring public. Illinois State Police officials have become aware of a planned event along several interstate corridors scheduled for Saturday, February 26, 2022 – Saturday, March 5, 2022, where truck drivers plan to conduct a…
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Mahomet’s Ryan Beasley voted the 2021 Cornbelt Fire Department Firefighter of the Year
By Will Payne Whether it is helping people out of a burning building, treating the injured or sick, or even helping a cat come down from a tree top, firefighters are essential members of society. This notion is no different in our local community, as the Cornbelt Fire Department has been serving and protecting the…
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State revenues $4.6 billion higher for current fiscal year than initially projected
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A House revenue committee on Thursday heard projections of an Illinois economy that is steadily moving back toward a level of pre-pandemic normalcy, which means revenue spikes realized due to temporary changes in consumer spending habits and federal stimulus packages are expected to subside. Illinois Department of Revenue…