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'Congratulations to them on a great season and winning the Big Ten Conference title': Turner welcomes University of Illinois' men's basketball team

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 30, 2022

On April 5, Illinois Sen. Sally Turner welcomed the 2021-2022 Fighting Illini to Springfield in recognition of the hard work the University of Illinois' men's basketball team put in as they competed in March Madness this year.

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Analysis: Williamsville administrators rank 580th in state for average pay

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2022

Administrators in Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 earn an average of $93,012 per year, ranking 580th out of 864 districts in Illinois.

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23.6 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Latham

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2022

23.6 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Latham in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Menard County will have one inmate sentenced in its jurisdiction released during week ending April 7

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2022

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Menard County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 7.

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Butler resolution urges help for former Lincoln College students

By Zachary Richter | Apr 30, 2022

Lincoln College in Logan County announced in March that it would be closing its doors effective May 13. On April 8, Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield), whose district includes Lincoln College, saw his resolution to support the students of the closing school pass both chambers.

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Butler: 'The MICRO Act means hundreds, even thousands, of jobs can be created here in Illinois'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 30, 2022

Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) thinks the MICRO act could have passed on its own merits, but he is happy that it has received support as part of another bill.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2022

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

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Logan County officials report 87 coronavirus deaths, with 9,658 confirmed cases

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2022

There have been 9,658 confirmed coronavirus cases in Logan County as of April 29, with 87 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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Sangamon County officials report 391 coronavirus deaths, with 55,595 confirmed cases

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2022

There have been 55,595 confirmed coronavirus cases in Sangamon County as of April 29, with 391 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release one inmate sentenced in Logan County during week ending April 7

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2022

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Logan County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 7.

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Best jewelry gifts for a night out in Sangamon County

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Sangamon Sun has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

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Jewelry gifts for any Menard County event

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Sangamon Sun has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

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Illinois officials report 33,614 coronavirus deaths, with 3,138,682 confirmed cases

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2022

There have been 3,138,682 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of April 29, with 33,614 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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Analysis: South Beloit administrators rank 572nd in state for average pay

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2022

Administrators in South Beloit Community Unified School District 320 earn an average of $93,584 per year, ranking 572nd out of 864 districts in Illinois.

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Menard County officials report 20 coronavirus deaths, with 3,531 confirmed cases

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2022

There have been 3,531 confirmed coronavirus cases in Menard County as of April 29, with 20 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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Best jewelry gifts for a night out in Logan County

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Sangamon Sun has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

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70.6 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Leland Grove

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2022

70.6 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Leland Grove in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Village of Greenview Village Board met April 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 29, 2022

Village of Greenview Village Board met Monday, April 4.

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Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met March 31

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 29, 2022

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Thursday, March 31.

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Analysis: Ball-Chatham administrators rank 571st in state for average pay

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 28, 2022

Administrators in Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 earn an average of $93,727 per year, ranking 571st out of 864 districts in Illinois.