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1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 20

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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School administrators earns 77% more on average than teachers in Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 was $84,867 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $47,945, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Catching Up with Coffey

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2024

Illinois House of Representatives recently faced the "Third Reading deadline," marking the final date for House bills to be debated and passed over to the Senate. Despite the passage of 324 House bills, including 291 Democrat-sponsored bills and 33 Republican-sponsored bills, concerns were raised about the prioritization of legislation. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie criticized the focus on frivolous bills like a kangaroo ban instead of addressing significant issues facing the state.The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) released a...

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5 Good Bills That Passed Through The House

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2024

In a recent session at the House, a total of 324 bills were passed, with a significant majority belonging to the Democrat party. Among them, five bills stood out for their positive impact and implications for various sectors.One of the bills, HB4412, focused on amending the Child Care Act of 1969 to enhance child care facility safety and streamline the process of completing criminal background investigations. Another noteworthy bill, HB4874, amended the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to ensure that pharmacists cannot refuse to fill a valid prescription simply because...

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School administrators earns 87.1% more on average than teachers in Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 22, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 was $85,043 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $45,452, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Sangamon County residents pay $180,358 in County Sales Tax in January

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 22, 2024

In January, Sangamon County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Senate Republicans Raise Concerns Over Likely-Unconstitutional University Funding Plan

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 22, 2024

Senator Bennett, along with other Illinois Senate Republicans, recently raised concerns about a proposed funding formula for the state’s higher education system. During a press conference, they highlighted elements of the formula that base funding on a student’s race, which they believe could be unconstitutional. The Senators emphasized that such a plan could violate the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and jeopardize federal funding for schools. They pointed to the University of Illinois as an example of the potential consequences, with over $750 million in funding at stake....

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School administrators earns 60.1% more on average than teachers in Riverton Community Unit School District 14 in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 21, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Riverton Community Unit School District 14 was $86,953 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $54,320, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Sangamon County in week ending Apr. 20

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 21, 2024

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Sangamon Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 20, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 was $89,836 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $54,976, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How did Central NE City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 007 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 124 voters in Central NE City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 007 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central N City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 024

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 321 voters in Central N City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 024 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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School administrators earns 69.8% more on average than teachers in Community Unit School District 16 in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 19, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Community Unit School District 16 was $91,163 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $53,684, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 058

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 235 voters in Central City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 058 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 19, 2024

The only price of e85 gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Hartsburg Emden Community Unit School District 21 in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 18, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Hartsburg Emden Community Unit School District 21 was $92,178 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $41,074, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Western City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 085

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 18, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 576 voters in Western City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 085 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Central NE City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 013 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 18, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 168 voters in Central NE City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 013 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.