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Friday, October 24, 2025

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2024: 25 coaches at institutions in Sangamon County earned on average $28,964

By S. M. Seaman | Oct 24, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Sangamon County during 2024 was $33,531 at University of Illinois Springfield, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Village of Divernon Board of Trustees met Sept. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 24, 2025

Village of Divernon Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Sept. 24

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Sangamon County Board Jail Committee met Oct. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 24, 2025

Sangamon County Board Jail Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 21

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Menard County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 24, 2025

Menard County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 21

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Hancock County Board met Oct. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 24, 2025

Hancock County Board met Tuesday, Oct. 21

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Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Sept. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 24, 2025

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 24

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Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Oct. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 24, 2025

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 22

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Illinois College Valorant falls to Drury University in close NECC esports match

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 24, 2025

The Illinois College Valorant esports team was defeated by Drury University in a close NECC matchup on Thursday night, with a final score of 0–2.

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Who are the former Springfield Metro high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Oct. 27?

By M. M. Dorman | Oct 24, 2025

The week starting Monday, Oct. 27 will feature action from these former Springfield Metro area high school stars.

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Menard County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By T. D. Branch | Oct 23, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Menard County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois lawmakers debate solutions for rising property taxes

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 23, 2025

Property taxes in Illinois remain among the highest in the United States, with some sources ranking the state first or second for property tax rates.

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State Rep. Charlie Meier offers condolences to Bailey family after fatal crash

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 23, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier expressed his condolences after learning that Darren Bailey’s son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren died in a helicopter crash in Montana. “I extend my deepest condolences to the Bailey family.

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Logan County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?

By T. D. Branch | Oct 22, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Logan County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Sally Turner introduces bill targeting renewable energy property tax rates

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 22, 2025

State Senator Sally Turner has introduced new legislation aimed at increasing property tax contributions from wind and solar energy companies in Illinois.

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Illinois College Valorant secures key win over Morningside behind record-setting performance

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 22, 2025

The Illinois College Valorant team achieved a 2–1 victory over Morningside during Midwest Esports Conference play on Monday.

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Illinois College men's swimming extends dual meet win streak to thirteen

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 22, 2025

The Illinois College men's swimming team extended its dual meet winning streak to 13 after securing victories over North Central and Millikin at the Decatur YMCA Pool on Saturday.

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Illinois College women's soccer clinches first Midwest Conference Tournament berth

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 22, 2025

The Illinois College women's soccer team secured a spot in the Midwest Conference Tournament for the first time in its history after defeating Grinnell 2-0 on Saturday at Springer Field in Grinnell, Iowa.

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Illinois College men’s cross country finishes fourth at Greenville Classic

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 22, 2025

Robby Biesenthal led the Illinois College men's cross country team at the Greenville Classic in Litchfield, Illinois, on Friday by finishing ninth with a time of 27:22.67.

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Lucas Sullens named Midwest Conference Men's Swimming Performer of the Week

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 22, 2025

Illinois College swimmer Lucas Sullens has been recognized as the Midwest Conference Men's Swimming Performer of the Week, according to an announcement by the league.

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Illinois College women's soccer defeats Monmouth with strong second-half performance

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 22, 2025

The Illinois College women's soccer team secured a 5-1 victory over Monmouth College in a Midwest Conference match held Tuesday at Peacock Memorial Athletic Park in Monmouth, Illinois.