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News from May 2023

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Logan County home sales during week ending May 6

By Sangamon Sun | May 13, 2023

There were 14 reported residential sales in Logan County in the week ending May 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Springfield board of education recognizes, swears in new members at meeting

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 13, 2023

The Springfield board of education swore in two new members at a recent board meeting.

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Lady Blues conclude season after close MWC Championship loss to Grinnell

By Sangamon Sun | May 13, 2023

Illinois College's Lady Blues softball team concluded their 2023 season after competing in the Midwest Conference (MWC) Tournament. The event took place over the weekend, where the Lady Blues secured a victory against Lake Forest, advancing them to the championship game against Grinnell.

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Illinois College track & field teams finish sixth at MWC Championship

By Sangamon Sun | May 13, 2023

The Illinois College men's and women's track and field teams participated in the Midwest Conference (MWC) Championship held at Grinnell College over the weekend. Both teams finished in sixth place, with the men's team scoring 62 points and the women's team scoring 55.5 points.

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Q1 2023 Recap: 6 parolees from Sangamon County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | May 12, 2023

There were six offenders convicted of drug crimes 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.

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One inmate sentenced in Logan County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections during week ending May 13

By Sangamon Sun | May 12, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Logan County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 13.

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Lady Blues split games on opening day of MWC Tournament

By Sangamon Sun | May 12, 2023

The Lady Blues softball team participated in the first day of the 2023 Midwest Conference (MWC) Tournament on Friday in Jacksonville, Illinois. The team experienced mixed results, securing a victory against Cornell College and then facing defeat against Grinnell College.

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$2 million in County School Facility Tax collected in February for Sangamon County

By Sangamon Sun | May 12, 2023

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

Village of Jerome Board of Trustees met March 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 12, 2023

Village of Jerome Board of Trustees met Thursday, March 16

Village of Divernon Board of Trustees met April 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 12, 2023

Village of Divernon Board of Trustees met Wednesday, April 26

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Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Menard County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | May 11, 2023

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

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Bill sponsored by Hauter designed to help veterans passes House, Senate

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 11, 2023

In a May 9 Facebook post, Rep. Bill Hauter thanked Sen. Sally Turner for letting him pass SB 1376 in the House.

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State Rep. Frese: 'This week we introduced new legislation to help protect at-risk kids'

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 11, 2023

Illinois State Representative Randy Frese (R) promoted new legislation aimed at supporting the state's youth

Village of Chatham Fire Protection District Board of Trustees met March 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2023

Village of Chatham Fire Protection District Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 14

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met April 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2023

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, April 26

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Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Logan County convicted of a crime against a person set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | May 11, 2023

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

Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met March 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2023

Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met Monday, March 13

Village of Chatham Firefighter’s Pension Fund Board met April 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2023

Village of Chatham Firefighter’s Pension Fund Board met Wednesday, April 26

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Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met April 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 9, 2023

Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met Monday, April 24.

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Budzinski Announces Winners of 2023 Congressional Art Competition

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 9, 2023

This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced the winners of her first Congressional Art Competition at a reception in Springfield. Leo Harvey, from Springfield High School, was announced as the overall winner of the contest with his piece titled “Woof Woof.”