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The official day for the primary election will be March 17, 2026. Key items on the ballot will be elections for candidates for various local offices, including county board members and municipal positions, candidates for statewide offices, such as the governor and other state executive positions, and local referendums or measures specific to Champaign County that address community issues or funding initiatives. But why wait? Early voting increases voter participation and may

YOU can help the Mahomet Public Library design a brand-new library card!     Break out your markers, colored pencils, paint or other artistic medium of your choice, and design a card that symbolizes what you love about MPL. Designs created with both physical media (markers, paint, colored pencils, etc…) and digital media will be accepted. All designs must be created and submitted on the template provided by the library.     There will be four age divisions in the competition,

Whether you’re looking to spend time with your special someone, a group of friends, or are flying solo, there’s something for everyone during this month of love.   For Couples and/or Groups:   February 12 Yellow and Company will be hosting Music Bingo,  themed “Breakups and Love Stories” at 7pm . “Music Bingo combines two things everyone loves into one night full of fun and prizes!” say the hosts. “Wear sparkles, sequins or something glitzy and be entered for a chance to win

Mahomet Residents’ Quick Inclement Weather Guide   How bad will it get?   The current forecast in our immediate area is an expectation of 1-7” of snow accumulation. Heavy snow is not expected until Sunday, January 25, 2026.   As a reminder, frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as 10-30 minutes when temperatures or wind chills fall below 0 degrees and depending on wind conditions.   Who will plow?   The Illinois Department of Transportation maintains all state and

Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday celebrating the life and achievements of the civil rights leader who campaigned to end racial inequality in the United States. Recognized annually on the third Monday in January since 1986, the holiday observance marks its proximity to the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr..    Dr. King was steadfast in his mission of breaking barriers and proving that humanity is more than skin deep. King’s activism gained popularity, due to hi

I was first introduced to Devin and his father at Mahomet’s Soda Festival in June of 2025. A few things stood out to me—Devin’s calm aura and obliging disposition upon meeting me as a newcomer and Dad’s support, hope, tenacity and love. Ryan Robbins had a carload full of “Stand by Devin” apparel that was carefully displayed in a tent in the 600 block of Main Street, and Devin was taking in his surroundings and surveying the soda options and other vendors’ merchandise, with th

Mahomet Officials: Meet Village President, Jason Tompkins Jason Tompkins was sworn in as Mahomet’s village president last April, replacing former president, Sean Widener. While Tompkins says that the village presidency seemed to find him more than he sought it out, he is seasoned in positions of leadership and appreciative to be an integral governing part of the community, as Mahomet continues to grow and thrive.   “Growing up in rural Cuba, Illinois, I was active at an early

Now that the new year is underway, residents are looking for ways to keep moving, amidst the colder temperatures.   According to Harvard Health, TWO minutes of daily exercise can lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, and even early death. Researchers calculated that exercising vigorously for a total of 15 minutes a week was associated with an 18% lower risk of dying during the study period, and doing 16 minutes weekly was associated with a 16% drop in cancer risk. The ris

I'm always excited about a new year. Something about the prospects that lie ahead make me feel hopeful and joyful. Motivation looks multi-faceted for different people and happens at varying rates and intervals. While the notion of a new year seems to inspire change and resolution for some, it can be anxiety-producing and defeating for others.   The usual "resolutions" are related to fitness, dietary changes and productivity. I have ongoing intentions that are less related to

Welcome to Everything Mahomet !   We are proud to introduce this new website, which serves as an information hub for all Mahomet residents and our visitors! Everything Mahomet  started as a concept over a year ago and has flourished into an exciting collaboration between the Mahomet Public Library, the Village of Mahomet and the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce.   Our goal is to benefit all Mahomet residents and fine-tune the manner in which we obtain our community information in