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There were seven reported residential sales in Logan County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Logan County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 24

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Sangamon County home sales during week ending Aug. 24

There were 79 reported residential sales in Sangamon County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

Illinois College volleyball team starts season with two wins

The Illinois College volleyball team began their regular season with two victories at their home tournament in Sherman Gymnasium, Jacksonville, Illinois.

Illinois College men's soccer falls to Anderson in close match

The Illinois College men's soccer team experienced its first defeat of the 2024 season, falling 2-1 to Anderson on Saturday at Fridley Field in Anderson, Indiana.

Rosenthal advocates for legislation supporting small-town values

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) has expressed concerns about wasteful spending, limited job opportunities, and high taxes threatening the values of small-town communities in Illinois. According to Rosenthal, these issues are contributing to a population decline as families seek better opportunities elsewhere.

Illinois towns uphold 'Friday Night Lights' tradition with fervent local support

The origins of high school football in Illinois date back to the 1880s. Some of the state’s most tradition-rich programs originated before 1900, including schools such as Oak Park, East Aurora, Freeport, Woodstock, Joliet, West Aurora, Pontiac, Pittsfield, and East St. Louis. Many of the greatest legends in the history of the sport played high school football in Illinois, including Red Grange, Otto Graham, Dick Butkus, Ray Nitschke, and Kellen Winslow.

Illinois College men’s soccer opens season with dominant win over Earlham

The Illinois College men's soccer team began the 2024 season with a commanding victory, defeating Earlham 7-1 on Friday in Richmond, Indiana.

Women's soccer match at Principia rescheduled for Thursday

Tonight's women's soccer match originally scheduled to be played at Principia has been postponed and moved to Thursday.

Illinois' Friday night lights: A longstanding tradition rooted in local rivalries

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 29, 2024

The origins of high school football in Illinois date back to the 1880s. Some of the state’s most tradition-rich programs originated before 1900, including schools such as Oak Park, East Aurora, Freeport, Woodstock, Joliet, West Aurora, Pontiac, Pittsfield, and East St. Louis. Many of the greatest legends in the history of the sport played high school football in Illinois, including Red Grange, Otto Graham, Dick Butkus, Ray Nitschke, and Kellen Winslow.

Springfield receives $54,000 grant from Illinois EPA for water treatment upgrades

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 29, 2024

The City of Springfield, located in Sangamon County, will receive $54,000 from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for upgrades to its drinking water treatment operations. This funding is part of the Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program, which aims to support energy efficiency improvements in water supply facilities.

Menard County collects $30,571 in County Sales Tax in May

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 28, 2024

In May, Menard County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Sangamon County Community Resources Committee met August 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 28, 2024

Sangamon County Community Resources Committee met 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 27.

Village of Sherman Board of Trustees met Aug. 20

Village of Sherman Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 20

Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met Aug. 26

Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 26

Village of La Grange Liquor Commission met Aug. 26

Village of La Grange Liquor Commission met Monday, Aug. 26

Village of La Grange Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Aug. 23

Village of La Grange Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Friday, Aug. 23

Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Aug. 26