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News from May 2023

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Menard County collects $20,207 in County Sales Tax in February

By Sangamon Sun | May 22, 2023

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

City of Athens City Council met May 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 22, 2023

City of Athens City Council met Monday, May 8

Logan County Special Regular Board met May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 22, 2023

Logan County Special Regular Board met Monday, May 1

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How much did Citizens For Dan Patlak spend in week ending May 20 to be biggest spender in a city within Cook County?

By Sangamon Sun | May 21, 2023

Carpentry Advancement Political Action was the biggest spender the week before.

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Week ending May 13: Sangamon County home sales

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2023

There were 70 reported residential sales in Sangamon County in the week ending May 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Home sales in Logan County in week ending May 13

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2023

There were six reported residential sales in Logan County in the week ending May 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Week ending May 20: one inmate sentenced in Sangamon County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Sangamon County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 20.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2023

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

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Week ending May 20: one inmate sentenced in Logan County to be released

By Sangamon Sun | May 19, 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 20.

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National Police Week celebrated by Illinois senator: 'Thank you to all of the men and women of our law enforcement for everything you do to help keep us safe'

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 19, 2023

Sen. Sally Turner thanked police officers across the state and recognized National Police Week in a May 15 Facebook post.

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Frese: 'We can’t continue year after year to spend money we don’t have'

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 19, 2023

State Rep. Randy Frese (R-Quincy) recently gave a preview on what lawmakers will be focusing on as the current spring session comes to a close.

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Illinois College concludes track season at Augustana Midwest Twilight Meet

By Sangamon Sun | May 19, 2023

The Illinois College men's and women's track and field teams concluded their 2023 season at the Augustana Midwest Twilight Meet in Rock Island, Illinois. A select group of athletes represented the college in this final event.

Village of Divernon Board of Trustees met March 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 19, 2023

Village of Divernon Board of Trustees met Wednesday, March 22

Village of Jerome Village Board of Trustees met May 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 19, 2023

Village of Jerome Village Board of Trustees met Thursday, May 4

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Budzinski, Jackson Urge Administration to Focus on Food Access

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 18, 2023

On May 16, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture urging Secretary Tom Vilsack to make additional resources available to rural and urban communities struggling to maintain access to healthy and affordable food options.

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Illinois College's Logan Schweigert earns second team all-conference honors

By Sangamon Sun | May 18, 2023

The Midwest Conference has announced its special award recipients and All-Conference honorees for the 2023 baseball season. Logan Schweigert of Illinois College has been named Second Team All-Conference, recognizing his performance this year.

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Caldwell: ‘Adding more taxes to pay for services for illegal immigrants will not help to draw tax-paying citizens to Illinois’

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 18, 2023

Former state worker Curtis Caldwell is sharing his disappointment over the state’s Democratic lawmakers seeking to increase taxes on the rich while also increasing spending on immigrants.

Village of Illiopolis Board of Trustees met March 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 18, 2023

Village of Illiopolis Board of Trustees met Monday, March 20

Logan County Board Building & Grounds Committee met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 18, 2023

Logan County Board Building & Grounds Committee met Tuesday, May 2

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Menard County residents pay $54,912 in County School Facility Tax in February

By Sangamon Sun | May 17, 2023

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