By Fred Kroner Brody Taflinger connected for a season-high 19 points on Tuesday (Jan. 30) at Westville, helping Oakwood’s boys’ basketball team reach the 20-win mark with a 57-45 triumph over the Tigers. Taflinger drained three three-point shots. Trailing him in scoring for the Comets were Jackson Dudley (17 points), […]
By Fred Kroner St. Joseph-Ogden displayed its prolific shooting touch on Monday (Jan. 29) at Rantoul in a 68-25 victory. The Spartans nailed 14 three-point shots in the Illini Prairie Conference game as well as connecting on 6-of-6 free throw attempts. Addy Martinie led the way, sinking five three-pointers en […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Five players scored in double figures on Tuesday (Jan. 30) as the St. Joseph-Ogden boys’ basketball team subdued visiting Decatur St. Teresa, 72-51. Luke Landrus led the way for SJ-O with 15 points. He was closely followed by Tanner Siems (14 points), Coy Taylor (12 points), […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District (CCFPD) in Mahomet, Illinois, has recently received a significant boost in the form of a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). This funding, sourced from the IDNR’s Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant Program, is earmarked for the expansion […]
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Former President Donald Trump’s name will appear on the March 19 Republican primary election ballot in Illinois, barring any extraordinary action by state or federal courts to remove him. The Illinois State Board of Elections voted unanimously Tuesday to deny an objection based […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com After finishing the regular season with a win at home over Chrisman (40-22) on Wednesday (Jan. 17), the eighth-grade Oakwood boys’ basketball team started regional tournament play with a 46-27 IESA Class 3A quarterfinal win over Westville. When Oakwood and Westville played in December, Westville posted […]
The Vermilion County Conservation District is set to welcome families and nature enthusiasts to its engaging and educational event, “Whoo’s Your Valentine?” This special event will be held at Forest Glen Preserve on Sunday, February 11th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This unique family-friendly event is designed to offer […]
In a heartening community initiative, the Illini District Dental Society, in collaboration with the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District and Parkland College Dental Hygiene Clinic, is set to host Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS) Day. This charitable event will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 […]
The Champaign-Urbana Elks Lodge 2497, in a heartwarming collaboration with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, is set to host a free orthopedic assessment clinic for children. This special event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. It will be held at the OSF […]
In a significant move to address the needs of the aging population, Advocates for Aging Care (AAC) and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) are set to launch a comprehensive survey titled, “Your Voice Matters: A Survey of Older Adults and Family Caregivers in Champaign County.” This initiative, commencing on […]
