Sangamon Sun

Sangamon County Finance Committee met Tuesday, April 23

Sangamon County Community Resources Committee met April 23

Sangamon County Community Resources Committee met Tuesday, April 23

Sangamon County Board Road and Bridge Committee met April 24

Sangamon County Board Road and Bridge Committee met Wednesday, April 24

Menard County Board of Commissioners met April 25

Menard County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, April 25

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met April 24

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, April 24

Illinois College falls short against Lawrence University in double-header

The Illinois College baseball team faced Lawrence University in a double-header on Saturday, as part of their Midwest Conference play. The Blueboys were unable to secure a win, losing both games with scores of 6-16 and 3-10.

Week ending April 20: Logan County home sales

There were five reported residential sales in Logan County in the week ending April 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

Illinois College relay teams perform at Drake Relays amid weather delays

The Illinois College 4x200-meter relay team secured a seventh-place finish at the Drake Relays held at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. The event concluded on Saturday after weather disruptions.

Menard County collects $65,152 in County School Facility Tax in January

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

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Logan County in week ending Apr. 20?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Take Back Day: Collection of old and unneeded medications

On April 26, 2024, communities across the nation will participate in Take Back Day, an event dedicated to the proper disposal of old and unneeded medications."Take Back Day is a free event for communities nationwide to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications," said the organizers.The primary objective of Take Back Day is to provide a safe and convenient method for individuals to clean out their medicine cabinets and ensure that prescriptions do not fall into the wrong hands."This day aims to provide a safe and convenient way to clean out medicine cabinets and...

FREE Museum Card for the 108th District

Springfield, IL - State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) has announced the availability of a 2024 Museum Card for constituents in the 108th District. The card provides access to select museums, zoos, and institutions in the Chicago area.Representative Rosenthal expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, “I’m happy to offer families in my district the free Museum Card so they can explore some of the best museums, zoos, and institutions around the Chicago area." He added, "This is a great opportunity for families to spend quality time together for...

Illinois College shines at Drake Relays amid severe weather challenges

The Illinois College track teams successfully completed their events at the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, despite challenging weather conditions. The men's 4x200 meter relay team, consisting of Dylan Doss, Carter Wasson, Jaden Saunders, and DJ Williams, stood out by winning its heat with a time of 1:28.24.

Illinois College shines at Monmouth Thursday Night Special

Aleese Trimingham secured two event titles for the Illinois College women's track and field team at the Monmouth Thursday Night Special held at April Zorn Memorial Stadium. In addition to Trimingham's achievements, Keyleigh Thomas also claimed a title in the javelin event.

NEW Electronic Notary System Available in Illinois

In a move towards modernization, the Illinois Secretary of State’s office has introduced a new Electronic Notary system, allowing residents to notarize documents remotely. The state's new E-Notary system enables Illinois residents to complete online notarizations swiftly.Legislation adopted in 2021 by the Illinois General Assembly paved the way for electronic notarization, a development that has been put into action by current Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. This shift signifies a significant step forward in streamlining notarization processes.Customers seeking...

Illinois men's track and field excels at Monmouth Thursday Night Special

The Illinois men's track and field team achieved notable success at the Monmouth Thursday Night Special held at April Zorn Memorial Stadium. The event saw three of its athletes securing first-place finishes.

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal Visits Hillsboro High School