Mahomet resident, superintendent share why they think referendum for new middle school should pass
Tom Patel
Tom Patel
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
With a background in educational policy and a degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Tom has spent the last 6 years covering the Bloomington school district for various outlets. He is passionate about education and has won awards for his investigative pieces on local school funding and reforms.
More from Tom →Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 12:22 AM · 1 min read
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Mahomet-Seymour School District has a referendum on the ballot asking for a new middle school as the population in the village continues to grow. Officials said it's time to build a new junior high school. After months of discussion and community feedback, the district has another chance on the ballot for [...]