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Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met March 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 14, 2023

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, March 29

Q1 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Sangamon County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 13, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of homicide living in Sangamon County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

2019 Migration: How many people moved to Menard County?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 13, 2023

312 people moved to Menard County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

The new Sangamon County residents who came from across the U.S. in 2019

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 13, 2023

Sangamon County saw 1,360 people migrate from across the U.S. during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Logan County residents paid 28th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 13, 2023

Logan County residents paid $709,538 in sales taxes, the 28th highest total paid per county in January.

How many Menard County students failed their English exams in 2022?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 13, 2023

More than 7 in 10 Menard County public high school students aren't at grade level in English.

2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Menard County?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 13, 2023

There were six offenders released on parole during 2022 that live in Menard County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

2019 Migration: How many people moved to Menard County from the same state?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 13, 2023

312 people from across the state moved to Menard County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Blueboys tennis triumphs over Kaskaskia College after early setback

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 13, 2023

The Blueboys tennis team hosted Kaskaskia College in Jacksonville, Illinois, on Wednesday. The team managed to overcome an initial 0-3 deficit to secure a victory with a final score of 5-4.

City of Petersburg City Council met Feb. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2023

City of Petersburg City Council met Monday, Feb. 13

Village of Sherman Village Board met March 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2023

Village of Sherman Village Board met Tuesday, March 21

The new Logan County residents who came from the same state in 2019

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 12, 2023

467 people from across the state moved to Logan County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Illinois' Turner: New bill 'unfairly targets privately-funded pregnancy resource centers that do not provide abortion procedures'

By Sangamon Sun Report | Apr 12, 2023

In a recent post on social media, Illinois state Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) targeted Senate Bill 1909, which she claims unfairly targets clinics that do not perform abortions.

Analysis: 71.4 percent of Logan County public high schools students failed 2022 state English exam

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 12, 2023

More than 7 in 10 Logan County public high school students aren't at grade level in English.

The new Logan County residents who came from across the U.S. in 2019

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 12, 2023

127 people from across the country moved to Logan County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Logan County?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 12, 2023

There were 36 offenders released on parole during 2022 that live in Logan County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

From Metro East Sun

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski opposed resolution to end national COVID-19 emergency signed by Biden: 'Biden nevertheless extended the COVID-19 national emergency'

By Metro East Sun Report | 1 year ago

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL13) voted against the resolution President Joe Biden recently signed to end the COVID-19 national emergency declaration.

$21,695 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Logan County

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 12, 2023

In January, Logan County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Sangamon County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 12, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in Sangamon County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

New Logan County residents in 2019

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 12, 2023

594 people moved to Logan County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.