April, 2024 Stories | Sangamon Sun

Democrats Prioritize Banning Kangaroos, Quickly Leave Town

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 8, 2024

In a recent turn of events at the House of Representatives, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie expressed strong criticism towards the Democrats for their legislative priorities. McCombie stated, "Republicans showed up with good bills for consideration. Bans on kangaroos and exotic cats made the cut while Republican bills to reduce taxes, hold criminals accountable, and strengthen families were blocked by Democrats. The priorities of this chamber are upside down and it’s immoral to leave early while so much work remains."Adding to the dissent, Rep. Rosenthal voiced...

2022: Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 administrators rank 777th in state for average pay

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 8, 2024

Administrators in Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 earn an average of $85,043 per year, ranking 777th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Athens City Council met April 4

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 8, 2024

City of Athens City Council met 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4.

Menard County taxpayers give $222,415 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 7, 2024

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

Who voted in Central NE Township of Clear Lake: Precinct Clearlake 001 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 7, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 437 voters in Central NE Township of Clear Lake: Precinct Clearlake 001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Northwestern Township of Clear Lake: Precinct Clearlake 004

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 7, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 357 voters in Northwestern Township of Clear Lake: Precinct Clearlake 004 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in New Holland-Middletown Elementary School District 88 in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 7, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in New Holland-Middletown Elementary School District 88 was $110,093 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $44,191, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Menard County residents pay $25,428 in County Sales Tax in January

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 7, 2024

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

How did Central E Township of Clear Lake: Precinct Clearlake 006 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 7, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 362 voters in Central E Township of Clear Lake: Precinct Clearlake 006 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Sangamon County in week ending Apr. 6

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

Riverton Community Unit School District 14 administrators rank 755th in state for average pay in 2022

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 7, 2024

Administrators in Riverton Community Unit School District 14 earn an average of $86,953 per year, ranking 755th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.