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City of Petersburg City Council met September 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 17, 2023

City of Petersburg City Council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 19.

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Illinois College women's soccer triumphs over Faith Baptist with a decisive victory

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 17, 2023

The Illinois College women's soccer team hosted Faith Baptist Bible College for a non-conference match on Tuesday, celebrating Senior Day. The Lady Blues emerged victorious with a 6-0 win over the Eagles. Senior goalkeeper Cassidy Tacker achieved her first shutout of the season, contributing to IC's overall record improvement to 6-7-2.

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Support for Law Enforcement Petition Gains Momentum

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 17, 2023

A petition titled "Back the Badge" is gaining momentum as it seeks to show support for law enforcement officers who are facing criticism from politicians advocating for "Soft-On-Crime" policies. The petition, initiated by an anonymous individual, aims to send a clear message to lawmakers in Springfield that the community stands firmly behind the police officers who work tirelessly to ensure public safety.The author of the petition encourages individuals to show their support by signing the document. By doing so, people can demonstrate their appreciation for the brave men...

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Tyler Lunning named MWC offensive performer of the week

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 17, 2023

The Midwest Conference has announced the recipients of its Performers of the Week awards for men's soccer. Tyler Lunning from Illinois College (IC) has been named the MWC Offensive Performer of the Week for October 9-15, 2023.

Village of New Berlin Board of Trustees met Sep. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2023

Village of New Berlin Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Sep. 20

Sangamon County Liquor Committee met Sep. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2023

Sangamon County Liquor Committee met Wednesday, Sep. 20

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Illegal School Bus Passing Poses Threat to Children, National School Bus Safety Week Reminds Drivers

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 16, 2023

Millions of children in the United States rely on school buses to transport them safely to and from school each day. However, the safety of these young passengers is being jeopardized by the alarming issue of illegal school bus passing. As National School Bus Safety Week approaches, it is crucial for drivers to be reminded of the importance of adhering to traffic laws and taking extra precautions to protect our children.According to statistics, school buses are one of the safest modes of transportation for students. However, a growing concern is the number of drivers who...

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2021-22 School Year Attendance: Macon County suffered a truancy rate of 29.4%

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 16, 2023

Macon County schools had a truancy rate of 29.4% in the 2021-22 school year, the Illinois State Board of Education reported. That’s lower than the state average.

Sangamon County Jail Committee met Sep. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 16, 2023

Sangamon County Jail Committee met Tuesday, Sep. 19

Village of Illiopolis Board of Trustees met Sep. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 16, 2023

Village of Illiopolis Board of Trustees met Monday, Sep. 18

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Q3 2023 Recap: 7 parolees from Sangamon County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 14, 2023

There were seven offenders convicted of sex crimes living in Sangamon County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

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Home sales in Logan County during week ending Oct. 7

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 14, 2023

There were eight reported residential sales in Logan County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Saturday night football: which local high school football teams are in action today? - Oct. 14

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 14, 2023

These teams from the Sangamon Sun coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 1 p.m.

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Sangamon County Education: 537 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 14, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 2% of students enrolled in Sangamon County school districts identified as Asian.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 14, 2023

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

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IC women's soccer falls to Lawrence University in Midwest Conference match

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 14, 2023

The Illinois College (IC) women's soccer team faced Lawrence University in a Midwest Conference match on Saturday evening, ending with a 4-2 loss. The Lady Blues now hold an overall record of 5-7-2 and are 1-2-1 in conference play.

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Recent Sangamon County home sales in week ending Oct. 7

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 14, 2023

There were 86 reported residential sales in Sangamon County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Illinois College triumphs over Lawrence University with Lunning's two goals

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 14, 2023

The Illinois College men's soccer team secured a victory against Lawrence University in a Midwest Conference match held on Saturday night. The Blueboys were propelled to their 2-0 win by Tyler Lunning, who scored two goals in the second half. This victory improves IC's record to 8-4-2 overall and 3-3-1 in the conference standings, placing them second.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 12 parolees from Sangamon County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 13, 2023

There were 12 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Sangamon County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

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How many Asian students were enrolled in McLean County schools in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 13, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 5.3% of students enrolled in McLean County school districts identified as Asian.