October, 2023 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Navigator CO2 Cancels $3.4 Billion Pipeline Project

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 24, 2023

In a recent development, Navigator CO2 has officially canceled its ambitious Heartland Greenway pipeline project. The project aimed to transport carbon dioxide in a high-pressure liquid form from five states and store it underground in Illinois. However, it faced significant opposition from landowners who vehemently opposed the construction of CO2 pipelines through their farmland.The decision to cancel the $3.4 billion pipeline project comes as a blow to Navigator CO2, which had been working on the project for several years. The company had hoped to play a crucial role in...

Sangamon County Finance Committee met Sep. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 24, 2023

Sangamon County Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sep. 26

Sangamon County Community Resources Committee met Sep. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 24, 2023

Sangamon County Community Resources Committee met Tuesday, Sep. 26

Logan County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 23, 2023

In Logan County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

SAFE-T Act Exacerbates Public Defender Shortage in Illinois

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 23, 2023

The implementation of the SAFE-T Act, which abolished cash bail in Illinois, is having significant effects on the state's public defender system. With the majority of counties in Illinois facing resource challenges, the impact of this controversial law is becoming more apparent.Under current law, only counties with 35,000 or more residents are required to have offices of public defenders, and even then, they are not required to be full-time. As a result, more than half of Illinois' counties do not have full-time public defenders. This disparity in resources has been...

Jives Efemini named Midwest Conference Offensive Performer of the Week

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 23, 2023

Jives Efemini, a first-year player from Marietta, Georgia, has been recognized as the Midwest Conference Men's Soccer Offensive Performer of the Week. The announcement was made by the league.

Menard County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 23, 2023

In Menard County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois General Assembly Convenes for Fall Veto Session

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 23, 2023

The Illinois General Assembly is set to convene for its fall veto session, where lawmakers will consider Governor Pritzker's vetoes of bills enacted in the spring session, as well as new legislative business. Minority Republicans could have a voice in any new legislation that moves forward during the session. The General Assembly's veto session will run from October 24 to November 9.One of the key issues facing lawmakers is the soaring cost of the state's health benefits program for undocumented immigrants. The program, which provides free healthcare benefits for...

Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Sep. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 23, 2023

Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Monday, Sep. 25

Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met Sep. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 23, 2023

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

Sangamon County taxpayers give $193,095 in County Sales Tax in July

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 22, 2023

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

Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23?

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 21, 2023

This former Sangamon Sun area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 21, 2023

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

Home sales in Logan County in week ending Oct. 14

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 21, 2023

There were five reported residential sales in Logan County in the week ending Oct. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

Sangamon County home sales in week ending Oct. 14

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 21, 2023

There were 33 reported residential sales in Sangamon County in the week ending Oct. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

Illinois College and Lake Forest soccer teams draw in Midwest Conference match

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 21, 2023

Illinois College and Lake Forest ended their Midwest Conference soccer match in a 1-1 draw on Saturday at Mohr Field. The result brings the Blueboys to an overall record of 8-4-3, with a conference record of 3-1-2. Meanwhile, the Foresters now stand at 5-8-3 overall and 3-1-3 in conference play.

Lake Forest defeats Illinois College in Midwest Conference soccer match

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 21, 2023

Lake Forest, Illinois – Lake Forest College secured a 3-0 victory over Illinois College in a Midwest Conference soccer match on Saturday at Farwell Field. The win improved Lake Forest's record to 8-3-5 overall and 6-0-1 in conference play. Meanwhile, the Lady Blues fell to 5-8-2 overall and 1-3-2 in the conference.

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News from October 2023

Navigator CO2 Cancels $3.4 Billion Pipeline Project

Sangamon County Finance Committee met Sep. 26

Sangamon County Community Resources Committee met Sep. 26

Logan County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2021-22 school year?

SAFE-T Act Exacerbates Public Defender Shortage in Illinois

Jives Efemini named Midwest Conference Offensive Performer of the Week

Menard County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2021-22 school year

Illinois General Assembly Convenes for Fall Veto Session

Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Sep. 25

Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met Sep. 25

Sangamon County taxpayers give $193,095 in County Sales Tax in July

Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23?

Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

Home sales in Logan County in week ending Oct. 14

Sangamon County home sales in week ending Oct. 14

Illinois College and Lake Forest soccer teams draw in Midwest Conference match

Lake Forest defeats Illinois College in Midwest Conference soccer match

Illinois College swim teams win dual meet against North Central

Median home valuation prices in Sangamon County rose to $139,250 in September 2023 compared to September 2022

Friday night football: where to see the Athens Warriors and 14 other local football teams play today - Oct. 20

There were 2,352 multiracial students enrolled in Sangamon County districts in 2022-23 school year

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