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Logan County Board met October 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 25, 2025

Logan County Board met 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 21

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HSHS St. John’s Community Pharmacy offers year-round medication disposal services

By J. C. Ulrich | Oct 24, 2025

HSHS St. John’s Community Pharmacy in Springfield is encouraging residents to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs, as the fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day approaches on Saturday, October 25.

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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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Rep. Charlie Meier and IDNR consider changes to waterfowl season dates after public feedback

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 24, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) are addressing concerns from Southern Illinois hunters about the recently announced 2026-2030 waterfowl season dates, which exclude the...

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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 leaders offer condolences after tragic accident claims Bailey family members

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 23, 2025

On Wednesday evening, Darren Bailey and his wife, Cindy, were informed that their son Zachary, his wife Kelsey, and their children Vada Rose, 12, and Samuel, 7, died in a helicopter crash in Montana.

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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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Who are the ex-high school stars from Springfield Metro area competing on Saturday, Oct. 25?

By S. G. Roy | Oct 22, 2025

These former Springfield Metro area high school athletes will take part in events on Saturday, Oct. 25.