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News from May 2023

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Recent Sangamon County home sales in week ending May 20

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2023

There were 53 reported residential sales in Sangamon County in the week ending May 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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

By Sangamon Sun | May 26, 2023

Schools among Cook County had the fourth highest truancy rate of 31.9% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release two inmates sentenced in Sangamon County during week ending May 27

By Sangamon Sun | May 26, 2023

There are two 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 27.

Village of Chatham Fire Protection District Board of Trustee met March 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 26, 2023

Village of Chatham Fire Protection District Board of Trustee met Tuesday, March 28

Village of Chatham Community Fire Protection District Board met May 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 26, 2023

Village of Chatham Community Fire Protection District Board met Tuesday, May 9

Village of La Grange Plan Commission met May 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 26, 2023

Village of La Grange Plan Commission met Tuesday, May 9

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Smart Carbon Network launches with ag and rural focus

By Press Release | May 25, 2023

Leaders in agriculture, academia, and energy launch coalition in support of carbon capture management across the Midwest

Logan County Board Zoning & Economic Development Committee met May 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2023

Logan County Board Zoning & Economic Development Committee met Tuesday, May 9

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Sangamon County had a median home sale price of $130,000 in 2022

By Sangamon Sun | May 24, 2023

These are the top 100 home sales for Sangamon County in 2022, calculated for the 12 months ending Dec. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Illinois' Davidsmeyer: General Assembly has 'not had an open discussion on the budget'

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 24, 2023

Illinois Republican lawmakers have been critical of the budget process during the legislative session, as a deadline for May 19 has come and gone without a vote on the proposed budget.

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Rep. Randy Frese: 'Where's the budget?'

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 24, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Randy Frese (R-Quincy) took to social media to plead fellow legislators to pass a budget, while criticizing Democrats for their spending.

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Village of Divernon Village Board met May 10

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 24, 2023

Village of Divernon Village Board met 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10.

Village of La Grange Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees met May 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 24, 2023

Village of La Grange Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 9

Logan County Board Finance Committee met May 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 24, 2023

Logan County Board Finance Committee met Tuesday, May 9

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Illinois midterms sees Friends of Misty Buscher in a city within Sangamon County spend the most during week ending May 20

By Sangamon Sun | May 23, 2023

REALTORS® Political Action Committee was the biggest spender the week before.

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Top 100 Logan County home sales for 2022

By Sangamon Sun | May 23, 2023

These are the top 100 home sales for Logan County in 2022, calculated for the 12 months ending Dec. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.

Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met May 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 23, 2023

Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Monday, May 8

Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met May 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 23, 2023

Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met Monday 8, May 8

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Which political committee based in a сity within DuPage County spent the most during week ending May 20?

By Sangamon Sun | May 22, 2023

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

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Julia Drake earns NFCA First Team All-Region honors

By Sangamon Sun | May 22, 2023

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) has announced its annual All-Region award recipients, with Julia Drake earning a spot on the First Team. Drake's performance for the Lady Blues this season was notable, tying for first in the IC school record books with a 1.01 ERA and ranking second all-time with 162 strikeouts in a single season. She also led the Midwest Conference (MWC) in these categories, as well as in innings pitched at 124.2. Her achievements earned her the title of MWC Pitcher of the Year.