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In the 2023-24 school year, 46.9% of Athens Community Unit School District 213 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rep. Miller: Death of Illinois citizen 'is a direct consequence of Pritzker's policies'

Mary Miller, U.S. Representative of Illinois, attributed the death of a young woman in Central Illinois to Governor J.B. Pritzker's immigration policies.

Analysis: Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 administrators rank 371st lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 earn an average of $106,366 per year, ranking 371st lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Dylan Doss and Jordan Closs receive top athletic awards at Illinois College

Illinois College announced today that Dylan Doss and Jordan Closs have been awarded the William J. Downer and Doris B. Hopper Awards for the 2024-25 athletic year.

Illinois governor signs record $55.2 billion budget amid criticism

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal has expressed concerns following Governor JB Pritzker's signing of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which totals $55.2 billion.

Did Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 15, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 48% of Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2024: Auburn Community Unit School District 10 administrators rank 377th lowest in state for average salary

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 15, 2025

Administrators in Auburn Community Unit School District 10 earn an average of $106,822 per year, ranking 377th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

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

22 inmates sentenced in Sangamon County to be released in Q3

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release 22 inmates who were sentenced to jail in Sangamon County during the third quarter of 2025.

Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 396th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $107,871 per year, ranking 396th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Did Litchfield Community Unit School District 12 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 49.7% of Litchfield Community Unit School District 12 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Flag Day commemorates adoption of American flag by Continental Congress

Today marks Flag Day, a moment to honor the American flag and contemplate the ideals it embodies.

How many inmates sentenced in Menard County will be released during Q3?

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release two inmates who were sentenced to jail in Menard County during the third quarter of 2025.

Sangamon County to have 6 inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during July

There are six inmates sentenced in Sangamon County set to be released from jail in July.

Analysis: Rochester Community Unit School District 3A administrators rank 423rd lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Rochester Community Unit School District 3A earn an average of $109,002 per year, ranking 423rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

3.5% of Pembroke Consolidated Community School District 259 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 3.5% of the students in Pembroke Consolidated Community School District 259 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In 2023-24 school year, 49.9% of Paris-Union School District 95 students failed ELA portion of IAR