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Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education met November 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 20, 2023

Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 15.

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Planning Underway for America's 250th Birthday

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 20, 2023

In less than three years, the United States will be celebrating its 250th birthday, also known as the Semiquincentennial. The journey towards this historic milestone is an opportunity to reflect on our nation's past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look towards the future for the next generation and beyond.The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, established by Congress in 2016, is diligently working to plan and orchestrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. This nonpartisan commission's mission is to engage Americans from all walks...

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Williamsville School District Celebrates New Facilities and Academic Success

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 20, 2023

In a recent tour of the Williamsville school, Tip Reedy, along with other community members, had the opportunity to witness the impressive new facilities and discuss the school's commitment to academic excellence and student success.During the tour, Mr. Reedy and his guests had the chance to explore the state-of-the-art improvements that have been implemented in the school. The expansion of the school and the addition of a 70,000 square foot indoor track facility were particularly noteworthy. This new facility not only benefits Williamsville students but also provides an...

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Catching Up with Coffey: Minimum Wage, Pensions, Veterans, Energy, and Firearms

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 20, 2023

Illinois is set to make several changes in the upcoming year, affecting various aspects of the state. Starting on January 1, 2024, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers in Illinois will increase from $13.00 per hour to $14.00 per hour. Tipped employees will also see an increase in their minimum wage, from $7.80 per hour to $8.40 per hour. These changes are part of the Illinois Minimum Wage Law, which aims to gradually raise the minimum wage to a "living wage" of $15 per hour by 2025.Moving on to pensions, the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability...

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Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Finance Committee met Oct. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 20, 2023

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Finance Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 17

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Village of Illiopolis Board of Trustees met Nov. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 20, 2023

Village of Illiopolis Board of Trustees met Monday, Nov. 20

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Whitney Rumbold, former Tremont High School standout, played on Tuesday, December 19 in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 20, 2023

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 67-50 in their NJCAA game against the Bryant & Stratton Wisconsin Bobcats on Tuesday, December 19.

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On Tuesday, December 19, Paris High School standout Trinity Tingley competed in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 20, 2023

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 67-50 in their NJCAA game against the Bryant & Stratton Wisconsin Bobcats on Tuesday, December 19.

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On Tuesday, December 19, former Stanford Olympia High School standout Taylor Nowaskie’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 20, 2023

The game took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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On Tuesday, December 19, former West Burlington High School standout Megan Harrel’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 20, 2023

The game took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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On Tuesday, December 19, Waterloo High School standout Sam Lindhorst competed in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 20, 2023

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 67-50 in their NJCAA game against the Bryant & Stratton Wisconsin Bobcats on Tuesday, December 19.

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Auburn High School standouts Marley Smith and Olivia Marchizza’s college team won in NJCAA game on Tuesday, December 19

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 20, 2023

The game took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Marshall High School standout Nolee Sollars’ college team won in NJCAA game on Tuesday, December 19

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 20, 2023

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 67-50 in their NJCAA game against the Bryant & Stratton Wisconsin Bobcats on Tuesday, December 19.

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On Tuesday, December 19, Sherrard High School standout Avrie Schmidt competed in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 20, 2023

The game took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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On Tuesday, December 19, Brimfield High School standout Elynn Peterson competed in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 20, 2023

The game took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Alexis Wade, former Mount Pulaski High School standout, played on Tuesday, December 19 in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 20, 2023

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 67-50 in their NJCAA game against the Bryant & Stratton Wisconsin Bobcats on Tuesday, December 19.

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On Tuesday, December 19, Mt. Carmel High School standout Rilee Riggs competed in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 20, 2023

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 67-50 in their NJCAA game against the Bryant & Stratton Wisconsin Bobcats on Tuesday, December 19.

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On Tuesday, December 19, Mahomet-Seymour High School standout Durbin Thomas competed in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 20, 2023

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 67-50 in their NJCAA game against the Bryant & Stratton Wisconsin Bobcats on Tuesday, December 19.

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Notre Dame High School standout Jason Bergstrom’s college team won in NCAA D2 game on Tuesday, December 19

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 20, 2023

The UIS Prairie Stars won 70-57 in their NCAA D2 game against the Grand Valley State Lakers on Tuesday, December 19.

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Hillcrest School standout Max Kunnert’s college team won in NCAA D2 game on Tuesday, December 19

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 20, 2023

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois.