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News from October 2023

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Sangamon County residents pay $765,953 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 5, 2023

In July, Sangamon County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Hartsburg Emden Community Unit School District 21's enrollment rank decreases during 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 5, 2023

Hartsburg Emden Community Unit School District 21 welcomed 185 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Village of La Grange Plan Commission met Aug. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 5, 2023

Village of La Grange Plan Commission met Tuesday, Aug. 8

Village of Jerome Board of Trustees met Sep. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 5, 2023

Village of Jerome Board of Trustees met Thursday, Sep. 7

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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 1.7% of Logan County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 4, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 1.7% of students enrolled in Logan County school districts identified as Black.

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Menard County collects $68,386 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 4, 2023

In July, Menard County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Springfield responsible for 2nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 4, 2023

Springfield residents paid $8.2 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per municipality in July.

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Illinois College men's swim ranked seventh in Midwest Conference preseason poll

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 4, 2023

The Midwest Conference has released its preseason poll for men's swimming and diving, placing Illinois College in seventh position. The team received 23 points for the upcoming 2023-24 season.

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Greenview Community Unit School District 200 ranks 768th in enrollment with 197 students during 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 4, 2023

Greenview Community Unit School District 200 welcomed 197 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Midwest Conference announces preseason poll results for women's swimming

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 4, 2023

The Midwest Conference has released its preseason poll for women's swimming and diving, with Illinois College slated to finish in eighth place. The team garnered 21 points for the upcoming 2023-24 season.

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Illinois College women's soccer team draws against Knox in MWC opener

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 4, 2023

The Illinois College women's soccer team began their Midwest Conference season with a match against Knox College on Wednesday night in Jacksonville, Illinois. The game concluded in a 0-0 draw, bringing the Lady Blues to an overall record of 4-5-2 and 0-0-1 in conference play.

Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Aug, 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2023

Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug, 8

Sangamon County Court Services Committee met Sep. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2023

Sangamon County Court Services Committee met Thursday, Sep. 7

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West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 enrollment numbers in bottom 50% among Illinois districts during 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 3, 2023

West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 welcomed 214 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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There were 17 Black students enrolled in Bureau County districts in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 3, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Bureau County school districts identified as Black.

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Menard County ranks 68th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 3, 2023

Menard County residents paid $182,837 in sales taxes, ranking 68th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Illinois College concludes fall golf season at Central College Fall Classic

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 3, 2023

The Illinois College men's golf team wrapped up their participation in the Central College Fall Classic on Tuesday. The team finished 11th overall, with a combined score of 641 over the two-day event.

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Illinois College triumphs over Knox with decisive home victory

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 3, 2023

The Illinois College men's soccer team achieved a significant victory against Knox College in their Midwest Conference match on Tuesday night. The Blueboys secured a 5-1 win, improving their conference record to 2-0 and standing at 7-3 overall. This result places them in a first-place tie with Cornell College in the MWC standings.

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Menard County residents pay $20,001 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 3, 2023

In July, Menard County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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City of Athens City Council Committee met September 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 3, 2023

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