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Illinois officials report 33,735 coronavirus deaths, with 3,237,287 confirmed cases

By Sangamon Sun | May 18, 2022

There have been 3,237,287 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of May 18, with 33,735 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Village of Chatham Village Board met April 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 18, 2022

Village of Chatham Village Board met Tuesday, April 26.

Village of La Grange Village Board met April 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 18, 2022

Village of La Grange Village Board met Monday, April 25.

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Petersburg taxpayers give $9,823 in Business District Tax in April

By Sangamon Sun | May 17, 2022

This is an increase over the month before.

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Pawnee residents pay $17,516 in Municipal Sales Tax in April

By Sangamon Sun | May 17, 2022

This is an increase over the month before.

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Illinois officials report 33,724 coronavirus deaths, with 3,231,524 confirmed cases

By Sangamon Sun | May 17, 2022

There have been 3,231,524 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of May 17, with 33,724 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 57,029 confirmed cases

By Sangamon Sun | May 17, 2022

There have been 57,029 confirmed coronavirus cases in Sangamon County as of May 17, with 391 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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Essential summer gifts for sunny parties in Logan County

By Sangamon Sun | May 17, 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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57.8 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Sherman

By Sangamon Sun | May 17, 2022

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

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Analysis: Chester-East Lincoln administrators rank 747th in state for average pay

By Sangamon Sun | May 17, 2022

Administrators in Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 earn an average of $82,500 per year, ranking 747th out of 864 districts in Illinois.

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Logan County officials report 87 coronavirus deaths, with 10,005 confirmed cases

By Sangamon Sun | May 17, 2022

There have been 10,005 confirmed coronavirus cases in Logan County as of May 17, with 87 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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The most essential gifts for a perfect summer in Menard County

By Sangamon Sun | May 17, 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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Essential summer gifts for sunny parties in Sangamon County

By Sangamon Sun | May 17, 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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Butler: 'It's a true loss to the community for Lincoln College to close'

By Timothy Stuckey | May 17, 2022

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) recently sponsored a measure extending application deadlines for students enrolled at Lincoln College, which recently announced it is closing.

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Butler gains endorsements of law enforcement officials to represent newly created district

By Timothy Stuckey | May 17, 2022

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) recently revealed that two law enforcement officials have endorsed his campaign to represent the newly created 95th District in a social media post.

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Menard County officials report 20 coronavirus deaths, with 3,575 confirmed cases

By Sangamon Sun | May 17, 2022

There have been 3,575 confirmed coronavirus cases in Menard County as of May 17, with 20 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Sangamon County Building & Grounds Committee met April 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2022

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

Village of Jerome Board of Trustees met April 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2022

Village of Jerome Board of Trustees met Thursday, April 21.

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Illinois officials report 33,710 coronavirus deaths, with 3,226,197 confirmed cases

By Sangamon Sun | May 16, 2022

There have been 3,226,197 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of May 16, with 33,710 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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Logan County officials report 87 coronavirus deaths, with 9,990 confirmed cases

By Sangamon Sun | May 16, 2022

There have been 9,990 confirmed coronavirus cases in Logan County as of May 16, with 87 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).