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Springfield residents paid 2nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 4, 2024

Springfield residents paid $8.2 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per municipality in September.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Sangamon County in week ending Nov. 30?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 4, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Q2 Recap: 2 parolees from Sangamon County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 4, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of homicide living in Sangamon County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Menard County in week ending Nov. 30

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 4, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District 11 in 2022-23 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 4, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 44% of the students in El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District 11 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Nikki Budzinski shares updates on community achievements and congressional role

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 4, 2024

Rep. Nikki Budzinski recently highlighted community successes and important deadlines via social media posts dated December 2 and December 4, 2024.

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Lady Blues narrowly lose conference opener against Cornell

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 4, 2024

The Illinois College Lady Blues faced a narrow defeat against Cornell College, opening their conference play with a 60-58 loss.

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Illinois College narrowly defeated by Cornell in opening conference basketball game

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 4, 2024

The Illinois College men's basketball team faced a setback in their opening conference game, losing to Cornell with a score of 71-67.

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Tyler Schiltz earns All-Region IX honor from United Soccer Coaches

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 4, 2024

Illinois College men's soccer player Tyler Schiltz has been recognized by the United Soccer Coaches Association, earning a spot on the second team All-Region IX.

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State Rep. Mike Coffey engages with community through tours and events

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 4, 2024

State Representative Mike Coffey has emphasized his commitment to improving the quality of life for constituents in Illinois' 95th District.

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Rosenthal outlines legislative efforts for Illinois seniors' welfare

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 4, 2024

State Representative Rosenthal has outlined his efforts to support senior citizens in Illinois.

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Menard County residents pay $18,131 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 3, 2024

In September, Menard County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Menard County houses no new registered sex offenders as of November 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 3, 2024

There were no new registered sex offenders living in Menard County in November 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Sangamon County responsible for 10th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during September

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 3, 2024

Sangamon County residents paid $3.5 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per county in September.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Athens Community Unit School District 213 in 2022-23 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 3, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 45.4% of the students in Athens Community Unit School District 213 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois College's Collin Brunstein named AFCA second-team All-American

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 3, 2024

Illinois College's wide receiver, Collin Brunstein, has been recognized as a second-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).

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Illinois' path from territory to statehood: Challenges and milestones

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 3, 2024

On December 3, 1818, Illinois was admitted as the 21st state of the United States.

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Logan County collects $228,897 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 2, 2024

In September, Logan County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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47.1% of Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 2, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 47.1% of the students in Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Hancock County as of November 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 2, 2024

Hancock County had no new sex offenders registered as living there in November 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.