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Repeal of Parental Notice of Abortion will head to Pritzker
By PETER HANCOCK& JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House late Wednesday gave final passage to a bill that repeals the state’s Parental Notice of Abortion Act, clearing the way for Gov. JB Pritzker to sign it into law. The bill narrowly passed out of the Senate on Tuesday night on a 32-22 vote,…
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Health Care Right of Conscience changes will head to governor
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate joined the House on Thursday in approving a change to the Health Care Right of Conscience Act that was requested by the governor and attorney general, putting it one signature away from becoming law. The HCRC Act currently prohibits discrimination against anyone for their “conscientious…
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Athlete of the Week: Ava Boyd
Mahomet-Seymour sophomore Ava Boyd won the Class 2A Regional title Saturday. The photo finish put Boyd right in front of fellow sophomore Brooklynn Sweikar from Centennial. The girls ran the 3-mile course at Olney Central College in 19 minutes, 13.78 seconds. Earlier this season, Boyd placed third at the Apollo Conference meet and 12th at…
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Bulldogs to play Normal University High in Regional final
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour swept past Centennial, 25-15, 25-12, on Tuesday (Oct. 26) in a Class 3A IHSA regional volleyball semifinal match in Mahomet. The victory was the 19th in a row for the Bulldogs. Avery Allen garnered 12 kills. Caylee Folken had 12 assists. Libby Bodine finished with 12 digs. Grace Rodebaugh contributed four…
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Senate passes Parental Notice of Abortion Act repeal amid faith leader, GOP opposition
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate advanced a measure to repeal the state’s Parental Notice of Abortion Act early Tuesday evening amid staunch opposition from Republicans and religious groups. The repeal bill passed the Senate Executive Committee on a 9-6-1 vote Tuesday shortly after 5 p.m., and passed the full Senate…
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MSJHS First Quarter Honor Roll 2021-22
High Honors 6th Grade Alderks, Carter J. Anderson, Ruby E. Ashby, Camden D. Ashby, Kennedy C. Bain, Madilynn E. Bell, Wyatt H. Benedict, Faith E. Beyer, Elijah B. Beyer, Ezekiel A. Bird, Penelope J. Bohn, Gianna M. Bonham, Mackenzie N. Boughton, Alexander J. Bowie, Christopher D. Branson, Preston T. Brewer, Ethan M. Buh, Luke D.…
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Commentary: What are Mahomet-Seymour’s chances?
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com A popular question has been swirling around Mahomet faster than the autumn leaves in recent weeks. Does the high school football team have the talent to win a state championship? To me, that is not the real question, but I will address that one first and then tackle what I perceive…
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M-SJHS girls’ basketball continues to win
By Fred Kroner Both the seventh-grade and eighth-grade girls’ basketball teams at Mahomet-Seymour improved their season records to 14-1 with victories on consecutive days to start the week. On Monday (Oct. 25), M-S prevailed twice at Rantoul Eater and followed that up on Tuesday (Oct. 26) by winning two more games at home over Mattoon.…
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Howard to lead “Death and Taxes” in Monticello
By Isabella Zarate If you are a theatre fan, or even just looking for a fun night out, you are in luck! This November, the Monticello Theatre Association will present Death and Taxes. The play which is written by Pat Cook will be shown five times throughout the month, so you have plenty of chances…
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Pritzker urges child vaccination as changes to Health Care Right of Conscience Act emerge
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – An amendment to the Health Care Right of Conscience Act that allows an employer to fire a worker for noncompliance with COVID-19 vaccine or test requirements surfaced Monday ahead of the final three scheduled days of legislative action this year. That bill language was introduced in the General…