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Logan County residents pay $25,759 in County Sales Tax in August

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 22, 2023

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

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Popular Holiday Train Returning to Illinois

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 22, 2023

Canadian Pacific’s Holiday Train is set to make a return to Illinois this holiday season, with four stops scheduled. The much-loved holiday tradition, known for its bright light display, live music, and special appearance by Santa Claus, will bring joy and festive cheer to communities across the state.Starting its tour of Canada and the United States on November 20, the CPKC Holiday Train will continue spreading holiday spirit until December 19. The first stop in Illinois is scheduled for Saturday, November 25, in Bensenville. This will be followed by stops in Pingree...

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Finance Committee met Sept. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 22, 2023

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 19

Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Oct. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 22, 2023

Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 23

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On Tuesday, November 21, Parkway South High School standout Isaiah Esker competed in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 22, 2023

The game took place in Springfield, Missouri.

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On Tuesday, November 21, former Notre Dame High School standout Jason Bergstrom’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 22, 2023

The game took place in Springfield, Missouri.

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Jordan Rice, former Rock Island High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 21 in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 22, 2023

The UIS Prairie Stars won 96-77 in their NCAA D2 game against the Missouri Southern State Lions on Tuesday, November 21.

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Ellinwood High School standout Britton Dutton’s college team won in NCAA D2 game on Tuesday, November 21

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 22, 2023

The game took place in Springfield, Missouri.

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Sacred Heart-Griffin High School standout Kyle Ingram’s college team won in NCAA D2 game on Tuesday, November 21

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 22, 2023

The UIS Prairie Stars won 96-77 in their NCAA D2 game against the Missouri Southern State Lions on Tuesday, November 21.

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On Tuesday, November 21, Deer Creek-Mackinaw High School standout Lane Thomann competed in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 22, 2023

The game took place in Springfield, Missouri.

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Jack Weber, former El Paso-Gridley High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 21 in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 22, 2023

The game took place in Springfield, Missouri.

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Donaven Younger, former Bolingbrook High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 21 in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 22, 2023

The UIS Prairie Stars won 96-77 in their NCAA D2 game against the Missouri Southern State Lions on Tuesday, November 21.

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Evan Altman, former Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School standout, played on Tuesday, November 21 in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 22, 2023

The UIS Prairie Stars won 96-77 in their NCAA D2 game against the Missouri Southern State Lions on Tuesday, November 21.

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On Tuesday, November 21, former Hillcrest School standout Max Kunnert’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 22, 2023

The game took place in Springfield, Missouri.

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Whitfield High School standout Jorden Williams’ college team won in NCAA D2 game on Tuesday, November 21

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 22, 2023

The game took place in Springfield, Missouri.

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On Tuesday, November 21, former Plainfield East High School standout Yamani Shareef’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 22, 2023

The UIS Prairie Stars won 96-77 in their NCAA D2 game against the Missouri Southern State Lions on Tuesday, November 21.

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On Tuesday, November 21, Brother Rice High School standout Khalil Ross competed in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 22, 2023

The game took place in Springfield, Missouri.

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Maize Senior High School standout Jacob Hanna’s college team won in NCAA D2 game on Tuesday, November 21

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 22, 2023

The game took place in Springfield, Missouri.

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On Tuesday, November 21, former Batavia Sr High School standout Jayden Johnson’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 22, 2023

The UIS Prairie Stars won 96-77 in their NCAA D2 game against the Missouri Southern State Lions on Tuesday, November 21.

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ISP Finalizing Rules for Registering Firearms as Deadline Approaches

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 21, 2023

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is working to provide answers to questions regarding the state's assault weapons ban as the December 31 deadline for registration approaches. Under the Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA), certain firearms have been deemed unsafe and citizens in possession of these firearms must register them by January 1, 2024, or potentially face criminal penalties.The law prohibits the sale and possession of over 170 semi-automatic rifles, shotguns, and handguns, as well as magazines with a capacity of over 15 rounds for handguns and over 10 rounds...