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Schools across Logan County ranks 68th in truancy rate during 2021-2022 school year

By Sangamon Sun | May 31, 2023

Schools among Logan County had the 68th highest truancy rate of 6.7% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Village of Jerome Village Board of Trustees met May 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2023

Village of Jerome Village Board of Trustees met Thursday, May 18

Village of La Grange Board Fire and Police Commissioners met May 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2023

Village of La Grange Board Fire and Police Commissioners met Wednesday, May 17

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Illinois midterms sees REALTORS® Political Action Committee in a city within Sangamon County spend the most during week ending May 27

By Sangamon Sun | May 30, 2023

Friends of Misty Buscher was the biggest spender the week before.

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What is the highest percentage of truancy in schools among Cass County during 2021-2022 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 30, 2023

Schools among Cass County had the 44th highest truancy rate of 10% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Meghan Roman steps down as head softball coach at Illinois College

By Sangamon Sun | May 30, 2023

Illinois College has announced that Meghan Roman will step down as the head coach of the Lady Blues Softball team while continuing her role as director of athletics. Roman, who started her head coaching career in 2013, leaves behind a record of 211-164, making her the winningest coach in Illinois College softball history. Her tenure included two NCAA Tournament appearances and the team's first NCAA Tournament victory in 2022.

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Village of Greenview Village Board met May 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 30, 2023

Village of Greenview Village Board met 7 p.m. Monday, May 15.

City of Petersburg City Council met May 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 30, 2023

City of Petersburg City Council met Tuesday, May 16

Village of Illiopolis Board of Trustees met May 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 30, 2023

Village of Illiopolis Board of Trustees met Monday, May 15

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What Illinois school saw highest truancy rate during 2021-2022 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 29, 2023

Schools among McLean County had the 22nd highest truancy rate of 15.5% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Which political committee based in a сity within Logan County spent the most during week ending May 27?

By Sangamon Sun | May 29, 2023

Friends of Sally Turner was the biggest spender the week before.

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SPRINGFIELD: Budzinski, EPA Announce More than $787,000 for Moving Pillsbury Forward

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 29, 2023

On May 25, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to announce that Springfield’s Moving Pillsbury Forward project has been selected to receive a $787,135 grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Village of La Grange Environmental Quality Commission met May 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 29, 2023

Village of La Grange Environmental Quality Commission met Thursday, May 11

Village of Sherman Village Board met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 29, 2023

Village of Sherman Village Board met Tuesday, May 2

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How much did JB for Governor spend in week ending May 27 to be biggest spender in a city within DuPage County?

By Sangamon Sun | May 28, 2023

IUOE Local 399 Political Education Fund was the biggest spender the week before.

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Schools across Macon County had seventh highest truancy rate during 2021-2022 school year

By Sangamon Sun | May 28, 2023

Schools among Macon County had the seventh highest truancy rate of 30.3% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Schools across Sangamon County ranks fifth in truancy rate during 2021-2022 school year

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2023

Schools among Sangamon County had the fifth highest truancy rate of 31.6% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2023

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

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Sangamon County collects $174,631 in County Sales Tax in February

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2023

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

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Logan County home sales in week ending May 20

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2023

There were nine reported residential sales in Logan County in the week ending May 20, according to BlockShopper.com.