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The average school administrator's salary in the Fox River Grove School District 3 was $108,731 during the 2020 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $59,011.

State of Illinois employee Jenifer Johnson contributes a total of $58 to Democratic Party candidate Pete Buttigieg

State of Illinois employee Jenifer Johnson has contributed a total of $58 to Democratic Party candidate Pete Buttigieg

Q3 2020 Recap: 2 parolees from Logan County convicted of drug crimes set for release

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Logan County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

77.8 percent of Washington-Monroe teachers stay put; average earns $53,184 per year

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 77.8 percent of teachers stay at Washington-Monroe Elementary School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

Lincoln CC has an inmate population of at least 769 in June 2020

Lincoln Correctional Center had an inmate population of at least 769 in June 2020, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Q2 2020 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Logan County?

There were 19 offenders released on parole during the second quarter of 2020 that live in Logan County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

35.3 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Pawnee

35.3 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Pawnee in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Annual Junior Collector’s Day

We’re hosting our annual Junior Collector’s Day virtually this year.

AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN POLAND: Meeting with Mr. Jacek Ozdoba, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Climate & Environment

On February 23, the AmCham Industry & Energy Committee organized a meeting with Mr. Jacek Ozdoba, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Climate & Environment.

BALL-CHATHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 5: Pre-K Screening Dates Set for May 24-25

The Ball Chatham Pre-K program is an at-risk program.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: What We Know About Covid-19 Variants

First – the good news about the multiple variant strains of COVID-19 coming at us from the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil: so far, studies suggest antibodies in the currently authorized vaccines recognize and can counteract the effects of the variants.

ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: Help HSHS Illinois Home Care Collect Food Items For Catholic Charities

HSHS Illinois Home Care is holding a food drive this month for the Catholic Charities food pantry to help those in the area struggling with food insecurity.

46 professional licenses set to lapse in zip code 62712 during March

46 professional licenses are set to lapse in zip code 62712 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

20.1 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Buffalo

20.1 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Buffalo in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Sangamon Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

80.6 percent of New Berlin Junior teachers stay put; average earns $45,834 per year

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 80.6 percent of teachers stay at New Berlin Junior High School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

The average school administrator earns 70% more than teachers in Springfield School District 186

The average school administrator's salary in the Springfield School District 186 was $108,147 during the 2020 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $63,733.

One clinical professional counselor license set to lapse in zip code 62705 during March

One clinical professional counselor license set to lapse in zip code 62705 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Q2 2020 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Sangamon County?

There were 87 offenders released on parole during the second quarter of 2020 that live in Sangamon County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

State of Illinois employee Jane Ryan contributes a total of $200 to President Joe Biden