Sangamon County schools welcomed 26,224 students in 2023-24 school year
Enrollment numbers in Sangamon County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Q4 2024 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Menard County?
There was one offender living in Menard County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.
Blue pinwheels mark start of National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Blue pinwheels adorned the lawn of HSHS St. John's Pavilion in Springfield on Tuesday as leaders from Hospital Sisters Health System, along with advocates and officials, marked the beginning of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
- Budzinski condemns funding cuts affecting Illinois' public health in recent statements
- Autism Awareness Month highlights need for acceptance and support
- Small business grant program deadline approaches on April 7
- Illinois College softball reschedules postponed doubleheaders for April
- Illinois College baseball team sweeps Principia in doubleheader finale
Rep. Nikki Budzinski addresses challenges in agriculture and veterans' affairs
Rep. Nikki Budzinski has recently addressed key issues affecting women veterans, young farmers, and the implications of VA layoffs via tweets on April 1, 2025.
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Sangamon County has 4 new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16
There are four new registered sex offenders living in Sangamon County in the week ending March 16, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Lawmakers fail to advance ethics reforms out of committee
State lawmakers in Springfield did not pass any ethics reform legislation during the recent committee deadline week.
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Agencies to mark child abuse prevention month with Springfield pinwheel event
Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital will hold a joint press conference on April 1 in Springfield to mark the beginning of National Child Abuse...
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Illinois lawmakers debate education, sports policies, and gaming legislation
Illinois lawmakers are navigating contentious debates over education, sports policies, and gaming legislation.
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Nikki Budzinski discusses veterans' needs, Medicaid, and nursing education in recent tweets
U.S. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, representing Illinois’ 13th district, engaged her audience on social media on March 31, 2025, discussing her interactions with veterans, support for Medicaid, and a partnership for enhancing nursing education.
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Week ending March 16: No new registered sex offenders living in Menard County
The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Menard County as of the week ending March 16.
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Rep. Nikki Budzinski discusses Medicaid and Eid celebration in recent posts
Rep. Nikki Budzinski, currently representing Illinois' 13th district, discusses important issues in recent posts.
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Ic versus Grinnell baseball game rescheduled due to rain
With the forecast predicting rain, Illinois College's baseball game against Grinnell is rescheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. this Sunday at Joe Brooks Field.
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Illinois College Esports earn All-Conference honors for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025
Illinois College Esports athletes have been acknowledged by conference coaches with All-Conference honors for their performances in the Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 seasons.
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Illinois College track team opens outdoor season with strong performances
The Illinois College women's track and field team began their outdoor season competing in two events over the weekend.
