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Grinnell defeats Illinois College in Midwest Conference tennis opener

By Sangamon Sun | May 3, 2025

The Illinois College women's tennis team faced a challenging start at the 2024-25 Midwest Conference Team Tournament.

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Cities within Logan County registered no change in the number of lawyers with active licenses to practice law in Q1 compared to the previous quarter

By Sangamon Sun | May 2, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Logan County in the first quarter of 2025 remained the same in comparison to the previous quarter.

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Test expectations: How many Porta Community Unit School District 202 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 87.2% of Porta Community Unit School District 202 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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49.4% of Lincoln Elementary School District 27 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | May 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 49.4% of the students in Lincoln Elementary School District 27 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Jordan Closs leads IC to victory with another perfect game

By Sangamon Sun | May 2, 2025

In Galesburg, Illinois, the IC Lady Blues softball team displayed a commanding performance against Knox, with Jordan Closs achieving her second perfect game of the season.

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HSHS Home Care hosts butterfly release ceremonies to honor loved ones across Illinois

By Sangamon Sun | May 2, 2025

HSHS Home Care is inviting residents across central Illinois to participate in a series of butterfly release ceremonies in memory of loved ones who have passed away.

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New Holland-Middletown Elementary School District 88: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 89.7% of New Holland-Middletown Elementary School District 88 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Did West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By Sangamon Sun | May 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 50% of the students in West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Police officers honored at Illinois Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony

By Sangamon Sun | May 1, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher joined state officials and law enforcement personnel to honor Illinois police officers who died in duty over the past year.

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Spring cleaning your digital life: tips for efficiency and organization

By Sangamon Sun | May 1, 2025

Spring is traditionally associated with renewal and cleaning, and it's not only about physical spaces anymore.

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Illinois legislators honor Vietnam War veterans on 50th anniversary

By Sangamon Sun | May 1, 2025

State Rep. Wayne Rosenthal, R-Morrisonville, alongside a bipartisan group of Illinois legislators, commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War's conclusion at a press conference in Springfield.

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Logan County residents pay $32,573 in County Sales Tax in February

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

In February, Logan County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$303,706 in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Menard County

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

In 2024, Menard County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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50.1% of Paris-Union School District 95 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 50.1% of the students in Paris-Union School District 95 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, 96.5% of Pembroke Consolidated Community School District 259 students failed math portion of IAR

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 96.5% of Pembroke Consolidated Community School District 259 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Meier advocates for Dorsey family amid DHS relocation disputes

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

Rep. Charlie Meier is actively supporting the Dorsey family in their efforts to prevent their son, Gregory Dorsey, from being relocated to a state-operated developmental center (SODC) far from their home.

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Illinois College's Weakley named coach of the year and wins sportsmanship award

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

Illinois College Men's Tennis Coach Scott Weakley has received the 2025 Midwest Conference Coach of the Year honor.

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Illinois Senate approves bill regulating "zombie drug" xylazine

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

In a significant move to combat the rising threat of certain synthetic drugs in Illinois, the state's Senate has approved legislation aimed at more strictly regulating xylazine, often referred to as the "zombie drug."

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Representative Keicher supports resolution marking 50 years since the Fall of Saigon

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

Today, State Representative Jeff Keicher supported House Resolution 249 as a co-sponsor.

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Rep. Joe Sosnowski hosts homeschool families at Springfield event

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, along with State Representative John M. Cabello and State Senator Andrew Chesney, invited homeschool families from the Stateline area to Springfield.