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News from May 2023

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Illinois College players named to CSC Academic All-District baseball teams

By Sangamon Sun | May 17, 2023

The 2023 Academic All-District Baseball Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, have been announced. Illinois College's Peyton Phillis and Connor Hennemann have been recognized as honorees this year.

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Budzinski Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Classify Corn-Based Ethanol as an Advanced Biofuel

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 17, 2023

On May 15, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski joined Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Wesley Hunt (TX-13) and Eric Sorensen (IL-17) to introduce the Fuels Parity Act, bipartisan legislation that would allow ethanol from corn starch to qualify as an advanced biofuel.

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Illinois College players recognized as CSC Academic All-District honorees

By Sangamon Sun | May 17, 2023

The College Sports Communicators have announced the 2023 Academic All-District Softball Teams. Among the honorees are Illinois College's Annie Schimpf and Olivia Shimmin. This recognition highlights student-athletes for their achievements both on the field and in academics.

City of Petersburg City Council met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2023

City of Petersburg City Council met Wednesday, May 2

Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2023

Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education met Tuesday, May 2

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VIDEO: Budzinski, Miller Lead Moment of Silence to Honor Victims of Tragic I-55 Pileup

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 16, 2023

On May11, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) led a moment of silence with colleagues from the Illinois congressional delegation to honor the victims of last week’s tragic pileup on Interstate 55. The incident, caused by low visibility from a dust storm, resulted in seven deaths and more than 30 hospitalizations.

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City of Athens City Council Committee met May 4

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 16, 2023

City of Athens City Council Committee met 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4.

Logan County Board Transportation Committee met May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 16, 2023

Logan County Board Transportation Committee met Monday, May 1

Village of Greenview Village Board met May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 16, 2023

Village of Greenview Village Board met Monday, May 1

Village of La Grange Police Pension Board met April 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 15, 2023

Village of La Grange Police Pension Board met Wednesday, April 26

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Davis: ‘That is just a byproduct of just everything controlled by one or two people in Springfield’

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 15, 2023

State Rep. Jed Davis (R-Newark) said ethics reform is needed in Illinois.

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Budzinski Calls for Funding to Stop Flow of Illicit Fentanyl and Secure the Southern Border

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 15, 2023

On May 11, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined Congressman Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) and colleagues on the New Democrat Coalition in a call for increased federal funding to address the flow of deadly, illicit fentanyl that is impacting nearly every American community and secure our nation’s southern border. Budzinski is the Freshman Leadership Representative for the coalition.

Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education met April 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 15, 2023

Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education met Wednesday, April 19

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Lady Blues athletes earn top Midwest Conference softball honors

By Sangamon Sun | May 14, 2023

The Midwest Conference has announced its annual awards and all-conference selections for the 2023 softball season. Julia Drake, a key player for the Lady Blues, has been named Pitcher of the Year. Alongside Drake, six players from the Lady Blues have been recognized on the all-conference team.

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State Rep. Davidsmeyer attends gathering that mourns 'law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2022'

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 13, 2023

State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer took to Facebook to announce his participation in the 2023 Illinois Police Memorial Event on May 5.

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Weekly recap of Sangamon County home sales during week ending May 6

By Sangamon Sun | May 13, 2023

There were 95 reported residential sales in Sangamon County in the week ending May 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Q1 2023 Recap: 13 parolees from Sangamon County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | May 13, 2023

There were 13 offenders convicted of property 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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How many inmates sentenced in Sangamon County will be released during week ending May 13?

By Sangamon Sun | May 13, 2023

There are seven inmates sentenced to jail in Sangamon County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 13.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | May 13, 2023

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

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Prairie State sales taxes: Sangamon County residents paid 9th-largest sum in February

By Sangamon Sun | May 13, 2023

Sangamon County residents paid $2.8 million in sales taxes, the ninth highest total paid per county in February.