August, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Ways Illinois families can save money amid rising back-to-school costs

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 19, 2024

With sky-high inflation impacting hard-working Illinois families and the new school year set to begin, it is important to consider ways to save money. Food prices, gasoline costs, interest rates, rent, and almost all living expenses continue to rise with little end in sight. Saving money in the current economic climate may not be easy, but there are tips and strategies that can be utilized to help families.

1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 10

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Entertainment event this week in Springfield Metro: Aug. 18-24

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 19, 2024

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Springfield Metro this week.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Sangamon County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 19, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 18, 2024

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

Menard County had 6 lawyers in good standing in July

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 17, 2024

There were six lawyers in good standing in cities within Menard County as of July.

$2.4 million in County School Facility Tax collected in May for Sangamon County

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 17, 2024

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Logan County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 17, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Sangamon County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Aug. 10

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 17, 2024

There were 14 reported residential sales in Sangamon County in the week ending Aug. 10, according to BlockShopper.com.

Home sales in Logan County in week ending Aug. 10

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 17, 2024

There were five reported residential sales in Logan County in the week ending Aug. 10, according to BlockShopper.com.

City of Athens City Council met August 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 17, 2024

City of Athens City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, August 12.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Sangamon County in week ending Aug. 10

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 17, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.