Sangamon Sun

Nearly 7 in 10 Menard County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

Logan County home valuations rose in October compared to the same period in 2023

In October, the median sale price of a home in Logan County rose by $18,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 2.2%.

Did Community Unit School District 16 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 31.8% of the students in Community Unit School District 16 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Dec. 7

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

$230,091 in County School Facility Tax collected in September for Logan County

In September, Logan County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Lincoln-Douglas debates highlighted contrasting visions for America

In the fall of 1858, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas engaged in a series of debates that would not only shape their political futures but also address the pressing issue of slavery in America.

Illinois introduces new laws on wages, digital IDs, and employment verification

Illinois will implement several new laws on January 1, 2025, following the passage of multiple bills during the spring session in the statehouse.

General Assembly passes key legislation addressing education, healthcare, and infrastructure

The General Assembly has passed a series of legislative measures in 2024.

31.9% of Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 31.9% of the students in Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Menard County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Dec. 7

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many Logan County students failed their English exams in 2023-24 school year?

More than 7 in 10 Logan County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

Illinois issues over 155K standard IDs to noncitizens amid rising pension concerns

In Illinois, a new law allowing noncitizens to obtain standardized driver's licenses and IDs has resulted in over 155,000 such documents being issued since its implementation in July.

Madigan trial progresses; Illinois faces financial challenges amid legislative changes

The trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has entered its third month at the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending Dec. 7?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

33% of Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 33% of the students in Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Sangamon County in week ending Dec. 7

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 16?