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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Park Ridge Consolidated Community School District 64 in 2020-2021 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 31, 2022

There were 42 students suspended in Park Ridge Consolidated Community School District 64 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Polish-American trade relations. Exports to the United States - current status and future prospects.

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2022

Polish-American trade relations. Exports to the United States - current status and future prospects.

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Smith: 'Sue Scherer is continuing Illinois Democrats’ radical push to defund the police'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 31, 2022

The heavily debated SAFE-T Act is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023. Since its inception, the SAFE-T Act has received push back from law enforcement, police unions and many Republican elected representatives.

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Smith, candidate for state representative HD 96: 'Illinois’ economy and our workers continue to suffer under the mismanaged economy of Sue Scherer'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 31, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic had a nationwide impact on many economic sectors and states are now in the process of recovery. With the third highest unemployment rate in the nation, Illinois’ economy is lagging behind other states compared to the national average. It is the belief of many Republican elected officials and candidates that current policies of high taxes and rigid regulations is the cause.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Aug. 21

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 31, 2022

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Aug. 21.

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Candidate for State House District 96 Smith: 'My children are driving me to make a difference in our state'

By David Beasley | Aug 31, 2022

Lisa Smith is running for District 96 state representative to “promote change in the state of Illinois," the candidate said in a statement.

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Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 in Sangamon County opts out of controversial new sex education studies

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 31, 2022

Across Illinois, 520 school districts have decided not to teach the updated and “obscene” sex ed curriculum.

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Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 in Sangamon County won’t be teaching controversial new sex education curriculum

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 31, 2022

Across Illinois, 520 school districts have decided not to teach the updated and “obscene” sex ed curriculum.

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Illinois College women's cross country ranked seventh in MWC preseason poll

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 31, 2022

The Midwest Conference (MWC) has announced its Preseason Coaches Poll for the 2022 cross-country season. The Illinois College Lady Blues are projected to finish in seventh place, having received 20 points.

Value of Financials company Horace Mann Educators Corp. (HMN:NYQ) based in Springfield fell 15.1% on Aug. 30

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 31, 2022

Arthur J Gallagher & Co. (AJG:NYQ) traded at the highest value among Financials companies headquartered in Illinois on Aug. 30.

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Midwest Conference releases men's cross country preseason poll results

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 31, 2022

The Midwest Conference (MWC) has announced its Preseason Coaches Poll for the 2022 cross-country season. The Illinois College Blueboys have been projected to finish in sixth place, accumulating 29 points.

Village of Chatham Zoning Board of Appeals met July 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 31, 2022

Village of Chatham Zoning Board of Appeals met Monday, July 25.

Village of Chatham Zoning Board of Appeals met July 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 31, 2022

Village of Chatham Zoning Board of Appeals met Monday, July 25.

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Students suspended or expelled 51 times in a single school year in O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 30, 2022

There were 51 students suspended in O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Controversial sex ed curriculum won’t be taught in Sangamon County’s Rochester Community Unit School District 3A

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 30, 2022

Across Illinois, 520 school districts have decided not to teach the updated and “obscene” sex ed curriculum.

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Sex Ed: Sangamon County Riverton Community Unit School District 14 opts out of controversial new sex education curriculum

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 30, 2022

Across Illinois, 520 school districts have decided not to teach the updated and “obscene” sex ed curriculum.

Village of Greenview Village Board met July 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 30, 2022

Village of Greenview Village Board met Tuesday, July 5.

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Sangamon County Community Resources Committee met July 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 30, 2022

Sangamon County Community Resources Committee met 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 26.

Sangamon County Building & Grounds Committee met July 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 30, 2022

Sangamon County Building & Grounds Committee met Monday, July 25.

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Pawnee Community Unit School District 11 in Sangamon County won’t be teaching controversial new sex education curriculum

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 29, 2022

Across Illinois, 520 school districts have decided not to teach the updated and “obscene” sex ed curriculum.