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The Illinois College Esports team has received recognition from the Midwest Varsity Esports Conference (MVEC) for their performances in the fall season.

Coffey invites residents to join Valentines for Veterans Card Drive

State Representative Mike Coffey is once again hosting the "Valentines for Veterans Card Drive" in Springfield, Illinois.

Illinois College MVEC Overwatch falls to Gustavus Adolphus in season opener

The Illinois College MVEC Overwatch team faced a challenging start to their spring season, losing 4-1 against Gustavus Adolphus on Wednesday night in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Illinois considers raising age limit for mandatory road tests for seniors

State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) has joined other lawmakers in supporting legislation that proposes to raise the age for mandatory road tests to 87 for senior drivers renewing their licenses in Illinois.

Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 19?

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 19.

1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Jan. 11

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Menard County in week ending Jan. 11?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Stark County houses 1 new registered sex offender in Q4 2024

There was one new registered sex offender living in Stark County as of the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

No new registered sex offenders living in Pope County in week ending Jan. 5

Pope County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending Jan. 5, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Stark County houses no new registered sex offenders as of December 2024 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were no new registered sex offenders living in Stark County in December 2024 2024.

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Sangamon County in week ending Jan. 11

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

McCombie announces key appointments ahead of 104th General Assembly

House Republican Leader Tony McCombie has announced the appointments of members to key legislative bodies, including the Legislative Audit Commission, CGFA, and JCAR.

Illinois College Esports starts spring season with loss to Gustavus Adolphus

JACKSONVILLE, ILL - The Illinois College Esports team began their 2025 spring season with a match against Gustavus Adolphus College in the MVEC Valorant league.

Illinois Joining Forces supports military families through Operation Connect initiatives

Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) was established in 2012 as a result of an agreement between the Illinois Departments of Veterans’ Affairs and Military Affairs.

Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 18?

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Week ending Jan. 18: 2 inmates sentenced in Sangamon County to be released

At least two inmates who were sentenced in Sangamon County are set to be released from jail in the week ending Jan. 18.

The Registry shows 2 new sex offenders living in Richland County as of December 2024 2024

There were two new registered sex offenders living in Richland County in December 2024 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Menard County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending Jan. 5

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Menard County as of the week ending Jan. 5.

Sangamon County: Cities registered 586 lawyers in good standing as of December 2024

Cities within Sangamon County recorded 586 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of December 2024.

6.5% of Depue Community Unit School District 103 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year