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Logan County Board Building & Grounds Committee met April 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2024

Logan County Board Building & Grounds Committee met Tuesday, April 2

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City of Petersburg City Council met April 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2024

City of Petersburg City Council met Tuesday, April 2

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Illinois College women's golf finishes strong at Washington University Invite

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 7, 2024

The Illinois College women's golf team completed their participation in the Washington University Invite on Sunday. The two-day event took place at Crescent Farms Golf Course in St. Louis, Missouri. On the first day, the Lady Blues achieved a team score of 357, which they improved to 354 on the second day. Throughout the tournament, they accumulated a total of 45 pars and five birdies.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 7, 2024

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.

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Logan County taxpayers give $808,236 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 6, 2024

In 2023, Logan County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 6, 2024

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

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Home sales in Logan County during week ending March 30

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 6, 2024

There were three reported residential sales in Logan County in the week ending March 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

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School administrators earns 127.9% more on average than teachers in Athens Community Unit School District 213 in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 6, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Athens Community Unit School District 213 was $111,071 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $48,747, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central W Village of Riverton: Precinct Clearlake 003

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 6, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 425 voters in Central W Village of Riverton: Precinct Clearlake 003 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How did Central E Township of Pawnee: Precinct Pawnee 001 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 6, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 355 voters in Central E Township of Pawnee: Precinct Pawnee 001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Analysis: West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 administrators rank 720th in state for average pay in 2022

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 6, 2024

Administrators in West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 earn an average of $89,836 per year, ranking 720th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Home sales during week ending March 30 in Sangamon County

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 6, 2024

There were 60 reported residential sales in Sangamon County in the week ending March 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central N City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 026

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 6, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 207 voters in Central N City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 026 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Illinois College men's golf opens season at Illinois Wesleyan Invite

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 6, 2024

The Illinois College men's golf team began their 2024 season by competing in the Illinois Wesleyan Invite, held over two days at different courses. On Friday and Saturday, the Blueboys fielded two teams, starting with rounds at Weibring Golf Course and concluding at Ironwood Golf Course.

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Illinois College women’s track team secures top finishes at True Blue Open

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 6, 2024

The Illinois College women's track and field team achieved several top-five finishes at the True Blue Open held on Saturday at the Ware Family Track in Jacksonville, Illinois.

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Illinois College men's tennis team faces defeats against Grinnell and Cornell

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 6, 2024

The Illinois College men's tennis team faced challenging matches as they began their Midwest Conference play with visits to Grinnell College and Cornell College. Despite their efforts, the Blueboys were defeated in both encounters, each ending with a score of 0-9.

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Illinois College athletes win titles at True Blue Open

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 6, 2024

The Illinois College men's track and field team celebrated victories at the True Blue Open held in Jacksonville, Illinois. Freshmen athletes Dylan Doss and Adam Hernandez secured titles for the Blueboys on Saturday at the Ware Family Track.

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Republican Bills Quickly Pushed Aside for Democrat Priorities

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 6, 2024

In the latest developments on Capitol Hill, Republican bills have been swiftly set aside to make way for Democrat priorities. One notable instance of this shift in focus is the prioritization of a ban on kangaroo ownership by the Democratic party.A Republican source expressed frustration, stating, "While we were busy fighting to provide relief for working families, improve public safety, and fight health care worker shortages, Democrats prioritized a ban on kangaroo ownership."The decision to push aside Republican bills in favor of Democrat priorities underscores the...

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Ripon sweeps doubleheader against Illinois College at Joe Brooks Field

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 6, 2024

Ripon College's baseball team claimed victory in a doubleheader against Illinois College at Joe Brooks Field, Jacksonville. The Red Hawks won the first game 7-5 and followed up with a 15-5 win in the second game. This result brought Ripon's record to 6-10 overall and 3-3 in conference play, while Illinois College dropped to 15-10 overall and 2-7 in the conference.

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No new registered sex offenders living in Pope County as of March 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 5, 2024

There were no new registered sex offenders living in Pope County in March, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.