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Mahomet, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Mahomet! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a Mahomet kid ended up producing movies with John Travolta
- From one year at M-S to NCAA champ and Hall of Fame
- Why a Mahomet-based board member wants the county clerk to resign
Also on today's calendar: "On the Road Again" A Standard Flower Show and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you stop your bagel from running away? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Humid; a morning thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunshine and not as warm, temps: high: 75, low: 54.
- Thursday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ From Small-Town Roots to Big-Time Credits: Vince Emmett's Rise (Mahomet-Seymour Hall of Fame 2026) (mahometdaily.com) ā Mahomet-Seymour alum and music producer Vince Emmett will be inducted into the Mahomet Schools Foundation Hall of Fame before the Bulldogsā Oct. 9 homecoming football game against Charleston. Raised in Mahomet, Emmett turned early support from local teachers and musicians into a globe-spanning career working with major artists and films, yet still credits his small-town roots for shaping his success and outlook. 
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ā¢ Undersized, Unbeaten, Unforgettable: John Lockhart's Mahomet-Seymour Hall of Fame Journey (mahometdaily.com) ā Former Mahomet-Seymour wrestling star John Lockhart will enter the Mahomet Schools Foundation Hall of Fame on Oct. 9, 2026, before the Bulldogsā homecoming football game. After transferring to M-S, he went undefeated en route to a state heavyweight title, then became an NCAA champion at Illinois and now serves as a pediatric sports-medicine physician in Seattle. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Champaign Co. Board member files resolution calling for Aaron Ammons' resignation (wcia.com) ā A Champaign County Board member from Mahomet has filed a resolution urging County Clerk Aaron Ammons to resign following his federal indictment, citing concerns about election integrity ahead of November 2026 voting. Other Republicans echo worries about Ammonsā focus during trial, while at least one Democrat defends his record on voting access and calls the charges politically motivated. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Mahomet
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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"On the Road Again" A Standard Flower Show ā
300 S Broadway Ave, Urbana
4:00 pm
Friday July 24
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Other local events
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Noah Guthrie - Oddly Flexible Tour ā
Yellow & Co., 1830 Patton Dr #2, Mahomet
7:00 pm -
Yellow and Co. presents Singer Songwriter Noah Guthrie ā
Yellow & Co. Events, 1830 Patton Dr #2, Mahomet
7:00 pm -
Yellow and Co. night of Line Dancing ā
Yellow & Co. Events, 1830 Patton Dr #2, Mahomet
7:00 pm -
Summer Splash ā
Lake of the Woods Peninsula, 101 N Lake of the Woods Rd, Mahomet
9:00 am -
Milestone Surveillance Training
Centennial High School Centennial-1-1401 - Cafeteria South (150)
8:00 am -
Mussel Monitoring ā Sangamon River ā
Museum of the Grand Prairie, 950 N Lombard St, Mahomet
9:00 am -
Mike E. Winfield ā
Yellow & Co., 1830 Patton Dr #2, Mahomet
7:00 pm -
Monthly Meeting ā
Mahomet Public Library, 1702 E Oak St, Mahomet
6:30 pm
Friday July 24
Saturday July 25
Friday July 31
Saturday August 1
Monday August 3
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š Events Nearby
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All Cheer Practice 9-11am
Fisher CUSD 1 Fisher, IL 61843 -
Promise Health Care Pharmacy Ribbon Cutting
Champaign County Chamber of Commerce 819 Bloomington Road Champaign, IL 61820
3:00 pm -
Music Bingo at Pour Bros ā
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom, 40 E University Ave, Champaign
7:00 pm -
Wednesday Night Trivia at Brothers ā
Brothers Bar & Grill, 601 S 1st St Apt 102, Champaign
8:00 pm
Wednesday July 22
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I go there quite a bit.
Their burgers are good ice cream, exceptional theyāre close to my house. (Nextdoor W Oak - Lombard)
- Parkland College posted a job opening for Student Employee Pool-Dean's Office in Champaign. Apply here.
- Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Champaign. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mahomet here.
š Nearby News
Champaign
- Champaign Park District announces weekend events and activities for July 16-19 (chambanasun.com)
- Former Illini Malcolm Hill back in Champaign (thechampaignroom.com)
- Mosquitoes in Champaign Co. test positive for West Nile Virus (wcia.com)
Savoy
- Non-profits receive boost from United Way of Champaign Co. Financial Security Grants (wcia.com)
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