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One nail at a time: Mahomet organization hopes to build 150 beds for kids
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One nail at a time: Mahomet organization hopes to build 150 beds for kids

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated 2 hrs ago

The Mahomet chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is gearing up for its second annual bed build, with a plan to build 150 bed frames for children across Champaign County who are in need.

Popular C-U burger spot expanding to Downtown Mahomet
Community

Popular C-U burger spot expanding to Downtown Mahomet

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Feb 18, 2026

Smith Burger Co. announced Wednesday that it will open a new location in Downtown Mahomet this spring. 

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New year, new laws: Breaking down major changes for Illinois in 2026

New year, new laws: Breaking down major changes for Illinois in 2026

  • Updated Dec 31, 2025

More than 250 new Illinois laws will take effect when the clock strikes midnight, including major changes for public safety and healthcare.

Boil order issued for area in Mahomet
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Boil order issued for area in Mahomet

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Oct 9, 2025

UPDATE: The order was lifted on Thursday, October 9 around 3:30 p.m.

5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois Oct. 3-5
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5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois Oct. 3-5

  • WAND Digital Team, Caroline Reese
  • Updated Oct 3, 2025

The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in your area.  

'Sing Me a Story' provides light to local family facing their darkest days
Community

'Sing Me a Story' provides light to local family facing their darkest days

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated Sep 23, 2025

Nonprofit, Sing Me A Story, is helping the Nash family find moments of joy through storytelling and music. 

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Pritzker signs Mahomet aquifer protection plan into law

Pritzker signs Mahomet aquifer protection plan into law

  • Updated Aug 1, 2025

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed the highly anticipated plan to stop carbon capture and sequestration near the Mahomet aquifer.

ADM Decatur volunteers look to make a 'splash' at Summer Splash 2025
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ADM Decatur volunteers look to make a 'splash' at Summer Splash 2025

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 26, 2025

MAHOMET, Ill. (WAND) - Volunteers from ADM Decatur helped bring the summer fun to Summer Splash 2025 this weekend.

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Village of Mahomet to name new police chief

Village of Mahomet to name new police chief

  • Updated Jul 24, 2025
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ISP Trooper, Mahomet man taken to hospital after crash
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ISP Trooper, Mahomet man taken to hospital after crash

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 3, 2025

An ISP trooper and a man from Mahomet were taken to the hospital with injuries after a Scott's Law crash near Chebanse, according to Illinois State Police.

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