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$301,416 in County Sales Tax collected in 2022 for Menard County

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 31, 2023

In 2022, Menard County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Athens Community Unit School District 213 in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 31, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 33% of Athens Community Unit School District 213 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 30, 2023

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District 11 in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 30, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 33.9% of El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District 11 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Home sales in Logan County during week ending Dec. 23, 2023

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 30, 2023

There were five reported residential sales in Logan County in the week ending Dec. 23, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

Sangamon County home sales during week ending Dec. 23, 2023

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 30, 2023

There were 51 reported residential sales in Sangamon County in the week ending Dec. 23, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 30, 2023

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

Illinois College falls to Otterbein in Smokey Ballenger Classic final

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 30, 2023

The Illinois College men's basketball team faced its first defeat of the season against Otterbein in the Smokey Ballenger Classic championship game. The match, held at the Rike Center, ended with a score of 74-71 in favor of the Cardinals.

City of Springfield Yard Waste Dates for 2024

By Sangamon Sun Report | Dec 30, 2023

The City of Springfield's Office of Public Works, in cooperation with Republic Services, is pleased to announce the 2024 Yard Waste program dates. Please keep in mind that all pickups start on a Monday. The City recommends that if that time is too early for you, you have the yard waste out the evening before.

City of Springfield Christmas Tree and Wreath Pick-Up Announcement

By Sangamon Sun Report | Dec 30, 2023

The City of Springfield's Office of Public Works will pick up natural fir and evergreen Christmas trees and wreaths within the corporate city limits of Springfield that are set out at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024.

From Macon Reporter

Smith: ‘It makes me sick to see how the Democrats have ruined our school system and are now keeping children from attending the school of their choice’

By Macon Reporter | 10 months ago

Dr. Lisa Smith, a candidate for State House District 96, has voiced her dissatisfaction with the Illinois Democrats. She accuses them of damaging the state's school system and obstructing children's access to their preferred schools.

34% of West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 29, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 34% of West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Illinois College defeats Covenant in Smokey Ballenger Classic opener

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 29, 2023

Illinois College secured a 75-56 victory over Covenant in the opening round of the Smokey Ballenger Classic on Friday at the Rike Center in Westerville, Ohio. This win marks their 12th consecutive victory this season, setting a new school record for Illinois College.

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Oct. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 29, 2023

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 25

Village of Divernon Board of Trustees met Oct. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 29, 2023

Village of Divernon Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Oct. 25

Did Pawnee Community Unit School District 11 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 28, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 34.2% of Pawnee Community Unit School District 11 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Menard County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 28, 2023

Menard County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 24

Sangamon County Finance Committee met Nov. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 28, 2023

Sangamon County Finance Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 28

Did El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District 11 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 27, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 35.1% of El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District 11 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Menard County taxpayers give $62,372 in County School Facility Tax in September

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 27, 2023

In September, Menard County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.