October, 2022 Stories | Sangamon Sun

Nathen Trachta sets school record as Illinois College swim teams dominate home opener

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 31, 2022

The Illinois College men's and women's swim teams competed against Principia College and Knox College in their home opener on Saturday. Both teams secured first-place victories, defeating Knox and Principia.

Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Oct. 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2022

Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 10.

City of Athens City Council met Oct. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2022

City of Athens City Council met Thursday, Oct. 6.

Value of Non-life Insurance company Horace Mann Educators Corp. (HMN:NYQ) based in Springfield rose 118.8% in week ending Oct. 29

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 30, 2022

Horace Mann Educators Corp. (HMN:NYQ) was the highest Non-life Insurance company headquartered in Illinois on Oct. 28.

JALC to Partner with Artspace 304 and Renowned Sculptor and Educator Aldon Addington

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2022

John A. Logan College and Artspace 304 have announced a partnership to display the work of renowned southern Illinois sculptor and Educator Aldon Addington.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 29, 2022

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

Sangamon County will have two inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during week ending Oct. 29

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 29, 2022

There are two inmates sentenced to jail in Sangamon County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending Oct. 29.

Illinois College runners excel at Midwest Conference Championship

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 29, 2022

The Illinois College men's and women's cross country teams recently participated in the Midwest Conference Championship at Monmouth College. The men's team secured a fourth-place finish, while the women's team finished seventh.

Lady Blues end season with win against Ripon College

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 29, 2022

The Lady Blues soccer team concluded their 2022 season with a narrow victory over Ripon College, winning 1-0 in a match held in Jacksonville, Illinois. The game marked the team's second consecutive win.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release one inmate sentenced in Logan County during week ending Oct. 29

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 28, 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 Oct. 29.

Village of Divernon Board of Trustees met Aug. 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 28, 2022

Village of Divernon Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Aug. 24.

Village of La Grange Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Sept. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 28, 2022

Village of La Grange Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Wednesday, Sept. 21.

OCC Student Senate is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive

By Press release submission | Oct 27, 2022

Give the gift of life!

Illinois College hosts recruiting invitational for new clay target team

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 27, 2022

The Illinois College Clay Target Team is organizing a Recruiting Invitational at the Jacksonville Sportsman Club in Jacksonville, Illinois. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 28th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Village of Jerome Board of Trustees met Aug. 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 27, 2022

Village of Jerome Board of Trustees met Thursday, Aug. 18.

Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education met Sept. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 27, 2022

Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 21.

Volleyball Earns Reverse Sweep Win Over Lindenwood

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2022

SIUE volleyball retuned to action on the road for a midweek matchup at Lindenwood, taking victory in a reverse sweep on Tuesday evening. The set scores were: 19-25, 23-25, 25-21, 25-14 and 15-11.

Illinois College women's soccer wins over Knox with a 2-1 score

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 26, 2022

The Illinois College Lady Blues secured a victory against Knox College on Wednesday evening in Galesburg, Illinois. The team emerged victorious with a final score of 2-1.