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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Logan County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By E. S. Osborne | Oct 7, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Logan County in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.

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Sangamon County Education: 16,204 white students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By J. T. Simmons | Oct 7, 2025

In Sangamon County school districts, 16,204 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Who are the Springfield Metro area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Oct. 11?

By S. G. Roy | Oct 7, 2025

These former Springfield Metro area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, Oct. 11.

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Sangamon County taxpayers give $251,998 in County Sales Tax in August

By H. K. Calvert | Oct 7, 2025

In August, Sangamon County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois College Esports splits matches with win in Valorant, loss in Rocket League

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 7, 2025

Illinois College Esports secured a 2–0 victory against Wisconsin–Eau Claire in Valorant but suffered a 1–4 defeat to Jamestown in Rocket League on Monday.

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Illinois lawmakers prepare for veto session with focus on transit funding and energy policy

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 7, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly is set to reconvene in Springfield for its annual two-week Veto Session, scheduled for October 14-16 and October 28-30.

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Roads, health awareness highlighted by Sen. Turner for central Illinois district

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 7, 2025

Major road and bridge projects are planned for Illinois’ 44th Senate District in 2026, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Multi-Year Program.

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Illinois College men's soccer draws with Beloit after late comeback

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 7, 2025

Illinois College and Beloit College men's soccer teams ended their Midwest Conference match in a 2-2 draw on Tuesday at England Stadium in Jacksonville, Illinois.

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Keicher visits Israel on anniversary of Hamas attack

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 7, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher recently visited Israel, where he toured several locations that were attacked by Hamas militants on October 7, 2023.

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Petropoulos and Guest receive all-conference honors as Lady Blues place fourth at SLIAC Championship

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 7, 2025

The Illinois College Lady Blues golf team finished fourth at the SLIAC Golf Championship held at Birch Creek Golf Club in St. Louis, Missouri, closing their 2025 fall season with a team score of 1,028.

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Keicher and McCombie to host Medicare information session for Genoa seniors

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 7, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher and House Minority Leader Tony McCombie will host a Medicare 101 informational event in Genoa.

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Menard County collects $22,915 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By H. K. Calvert | Oct 7, 2025

In August, Menard County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Timo Kato named MWC Special Teams Performer after standout game against Lawrence

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 6, 2025

Illinois College sophomore Timo Kato has been recognized as the Midwest Conference Special Teams Performer of the Week, according to an announcement from the league.

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Chatham shred event sees strong community participation

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 6, 2025

Chatham hosted a free shred event over the weekend that attracted hundreds of community members.

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Menard County Education: 2,122 white students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By J. T. Simmons | Oct 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 93.1% of students enrolled in Menard County school districts identified as white.

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Illinois lawmakers prepare for debates over taxes and energy policy during fall veto session

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 6, 2025

Next week, the Illinois General Assembly will reconvene in Springfield for its annual two-week Veto Session, scheduled from October 14-16 and October 28-30.

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Feldhake and Hopper lead USA Clay Target League after week two

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 6, 2025

The Illinois College clay target team has two athletes leading individual categories in the USA Clay Target League after the second week of competition.

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Illinois College Lady Blues remain fourth after second round at SLIAC Golf Championship

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 6, 2025

Senior Emily Guest led the Illinois College Lady Blues with a personal best score of 79 (+7) during the second round of the SLIAC Golf Championship at Birch Creek Golf Club in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Illinois College Esports earns key wins in Valorant and Rocket League

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 6, 2025

Illinois College Esports teams had a full week of competition, securing important wins in Valorant and Rocket League.

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Montgomery County Board Development & Personnel Committee met Oct. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 6, 2025

Montgomery County Board Development & Personnel Committee met Monday, Oct. 6