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St. Joseph-Ogden Volleyball Opens Season with a Win Over Maroa-Forsyth, Falls to Armstrong-Potomac in Close Match

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometdaily.com Emma McKinney distributed 11 assists on Monday (Aug. 26) as the St. Joseph-Ogden volleyball team opened the season with a 26-24, 19-25, 25-20 triumph at home over Maroa-Forsyth. Katie Ericksen totaled 11 digs to go with three service aces. Tinley Ideus notched seven kills as well […]

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Real Estate Industry Undergoes Significant Changes: What It Means for Realtors, Buyers, and Sellers

As of August 17, 2024, the real estate industry has experienced significant changes due to new practices implemented by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). These changes follow lawsuits alleging that NAR violated antitrust laws and artificially inflated commission prices. The National Association of Realtors® reached a $418 million settlement […]

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Illinois Opens State Flag Design Contest

The Illinois Flag Commission is inviting the public to participate in a historic opportunity to design a new state flag. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Commission will accept submissions from residents who wish to contribute their artistic vision to a potential new symbol for Illinois. Designs can be submitted online […]

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St. Joseph-Ogden Girls’ Tennis Faces Tough Season Opener Against Mara-Forsyth, Falls 9-0

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometdaily.com Twelve of 18 squad members played a match for the St. Joseph-Ogden girls’ tennis team in its season-opening match on Thursday (Aug. 22) at Decatur’s Fairview Park courts. The Spartans dropped a 9-0 decision to Mara-Forsyth. The SJ-O singles’ lineup featured junior Samantha Kelso (No. 1), […]

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Dylan Scott to headline Mahomet Music Festival

American country pop singer and songwriter Dylan Scott is set to headline the Mahomet Music Festival on August 24.  Scott, the ACM-nominated, multi-Platinum singer who has notched four No. 1 singles on the radio (“My Girl,” “Nobody,” “New Truck,” and “Can’t Have Mine”), as well as Top 5 hit “Hooked.” […]

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Illinois Bans Corporal Punishment in All Schools

Illinois will become the fifth U.S. state to prohibit corporal punishment in all schools starting in January, following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recent signing of a bill. This new law extends the existing 30-year ban on physical discipline, such as paddling and spanking, from public schools to private schools across the […]

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Live Raptor Program Coming to Kennekuk County Park

Wildlife enthusiasts and families alike are in for a treat this September as the Illinois Raptor Center brings its captivating Live Raptor Program to Kennekuk County Park. Scheduled for Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., this event offers a unique opportunity to see hawks, eagles, and other […]