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Recap with Rosenthal: New Legislators, Corruption Conviction, Firearms Registration, and Small Business Grants

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 27, 2023

Illinois welcomed two new legislators this week, Nicole La Ha and Brandun Schweizer, who were appointed to fill vacancies in the House Republican Caucus. La Ha, the State Representative of the 82nd District, is known for her commitment to lower property taxes and financial responsibility, as well as her advocacy for community accessibility and inclusive parks for children with disabilities. Schweizer, the State Representative of the 104th District, is a retired United States Marine Corps Master Sergeant with a background in intelligence and code enforcement. Both...

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Illinois Civil Service Commission met Oct. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 27, 2023

Illinois Civil Service Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 24

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Menard County Board of Commissioners met Nov. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 27, 2023

Menard County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Nov. 28

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Menard County collects $216,959 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2022

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 26, 2023

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

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 26, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 38.2% of Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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City of Petersburg City Council met November 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 26, 2023

City of Petersburg City Council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 21.

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Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met Oct. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 26, 2023

Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 23

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Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met Nov. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 26, 2023

Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met Monday, Nov. 27

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Did Athens Community Unit School District 213 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 25, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 39.5% of Athens Community Unit School District 213 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Oct, 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 25, 2023

Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct, 23

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Sangamon County Jail Committee met Nov. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 25, 2023

Sangamon County Jail Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 21

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President Biden Announces Springfield as a Recompete Pilot Program Grant Awardee

By Sangamon Sun Report | Dec 24, 2023

As part of President Biden’s “Investing in America” agenda, the Department of Commerce has selected Springfield as one of the communities nationwide to receive funding for reducing unemployment and establishing long-term economic growth.

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43.1% of Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 24, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 43.1% of Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Merry Christmas Wishes Everyone a Joyful Holiday Season

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 24, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, people around the world are preparing to celebrate Christmas with their families and loved ones. It is a time of joy, love, and togetherness, and the spirit of Christmas is contagious. In the spirit of this festive occasion, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to everyone for a very Merry Christmas.This year, as we gather with our families and loved ones, let us take a moment to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas. It is a time to reflect on the blessings we have received throughout the year and to express gratitude for the love...

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 23, 2023

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 23, 2023

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

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Week ending Dec. 16: Sangamon County home sales

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 23, 2023

There were 60 reported residential sales in Sangamon County in the week ending Dec. 16, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Home sales during week ending Dec. 16, 2023 in Logan County

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 23, 2023

There were seven reported residential sales in Logan County in the week ending Dec. 16, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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44.6% of Lincoln Elementary School District 27 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 23, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 44.6% of Lincoln Elementary School District 27 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Did Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 22, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 53.1% of Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.