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News from November 2023

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Report: At Glenwood Intermediate School, Black student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 29, 2023

Black students, constituting 5.3% or 40 of Glenwood Intermediate School's total student population of 760, accounted for eight out of the 35 total suspensions (22.9%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per five students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois College men's track team ranked fifth in Midwest Conference preseason poll

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The Illinois College men's track and field team has been predicted to finish fifth in the 2023-24 Midwest Conference Coaches Poll, as announced by the league. The team garnered 38 points in the poll and will see the return of 20 student-athletes from last season.

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ICF 2023 Director’s Hunt Was Successful

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 29, 2023

For the ninth consecutive year, the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) has achieved great success with its annual Director's Hunt. In collaboration with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the ICF organizes programs and events aimed at preserving conservation and educating the youth on environmental matters.Taking place on November 27th and 28th at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife, the two-day ICF Director's Hunt brought together hunters from across Illinois for a noble cause. This event not only provided an opportunity for the hunters...

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Illinois College women's track and field predicted sixth in Midwest Conference

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 29, 2023

Illinois College's women's track and field team has been projected to finish sixth in the 2023-24 Midwest Conference, according to the coaches' poll announced by the league. The Lady Blues will rely on four returning athletes to guide a youthful squad throughout the season.

Logan County Board met Oct. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 29, 2023

Logan County Board met Thursday, Oct. 26.

Sangamon County Board Road and Bridge Committee met Oct. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 29, 2023

Sangamon County Board Road and Bridge Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 25

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Report reveals multiracial students face more discipline at Glenwood High School in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 28, 2023

Multiracial students, constituting 6.9% or 101 of Glenwood High School's total student population of 1,471, accounted for 18 out of the 71 total suspensions (25.4%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per six students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met Sept. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 28, 2023

Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 25

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Menard County Board of Commissioners met October 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 28, 2023

Menard County Board of Commissioners met 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 24.

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Oct. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 28, 2023

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 25

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On Monday, November 27, Rock Island High School standout Kayla Rice competed in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Owensboro, Kentucky.

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On Monday, November 27, Cascade Senior High School standout Sydney Warran competed in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Owensboro, Kentucky.

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Niyah Udoiwod, former Geneva High School standout, played on Monday, November 27 in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Owensboro, Kentucky.

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On Monday, November 27, former Hopewell High School standout Michaela Gibbons’ college team lost in an NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Owensboro, Kentucky.

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On Monday, November 27, Central High School (Louisville, KY) standout Amaya Asher competed in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 28, 2023

The UIS Prairie Stars lost 68-86 in their NCAA D2 game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers on Monday, November 27.

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Brooklyn High School standout Shariah Gailes’ college team lost in NCAA D2 game on Monday, November 27

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 28, 2023

The UIS Prairie Stars lost 68-86 in their NCAA D2 game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers on Monday, November 27.

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De’Yana Bogan, former Centennial High School standout, played on Monday, November 27 in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Owensboro, Kentucky.

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Decatur High School standout Mandi Pham’s college team lost in NCAA D2 game on Monday, November 27

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Owensboro, Kentucky.

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On Monday, November 27, former Maroa-Forsyth High School standout Ella Mann’s college team lost in an NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 28, 2023

The UIS Prairie Stars lost 68-86 in their NCAA D2 game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers on Monday, November 27.

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Saharra Murphy, former Wayne High School standout, played on Monday, November 27 in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Owensboro, Kentucky.