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Illinois College men's tennis reschedules match due to weather concerns

The Illinois College men's tennis team has announced a change in the schedule for their upcoming match against Illinois Valley Community College.

Rep. Nikki Budzinski addresses education cuts and farmer engagement

In recent tweets from March 12-13, Rep. Nikki Budzinski addressed concerns over staff cuts at the Department of Education and engaged with Illinois corn growers about agricultural initiatives.

Dylan Doss honored in four events by USTFCCCA

Illinois College's Dylan Doss has been recognized as an All-Region honoree in four events for the 2025 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field season.

1 gas station in cities throughout Menard County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 8

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

6 lawyers in good standing in cities within Menard County as of February

There were six lawyers in good standing in cities within Menard County as of February.

West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Menard County in week ending Mar. 8?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Sangamon County in week ending Mar. 8?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Menard County residents pay $25,739 in County Sales Tax in December 2024

In December 2024, Menard County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

18 new registered sex offenders living in Sangamon County as of February

Sangamon County had 18 new sex offenders registered as living there in February, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Interest grows in Lincoln Historic Site rehabilitation

In recent weeks, there has been increasing interest in the rehabilitation of the Lincoln Historic Site at New Salem.

Nikki Budzinski criticizes federal policies impacting Illinois' 13th district

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski addressed several key issues via Twitter on March 12, 2025.

Concerns arise over handling of homeschool legislation in Illinois

House Bill 2827, a contentious piece of legislation concerning the homeschooling of children in Illinois, is set for a public hearing in Springfield.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, March 15?

This former Sangamon Sun area high school standout will be in action on Saturday, March 15.

Registered sex offenders: 2 new new living in Logan County as of February

There were two new registered sex offenders living in Logan County in February, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 welcomes 297 students in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Logan County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 1

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Nikki Budzinski voices opposition to USPS privatization and stopgap funding bill

U.S. Congresswoman Rep. Nikki Budzinski has taken a firm stance against USPS privatization and criticized a proposed stopgap funding bill in recent tweets dated March 10-11, 2025.

Illinois College sweeps Eureka in dominant doubleheader