August, 2024 Stories | Sangamon Sun

Sangamon County Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

Sangamon County Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Aug. 15

Sangamon County Zoning & Land Use Committee met Aug. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

Sangamon County Zoning & Land Use Committee met Thursday, Aug. 15

Sangamon County Jail Committee met Aug. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

Sangamon County Jail Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 20

Sangamon County Civil Liabilities Committee met Aug. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

Sangamon County Civil Liabilities Committee met Thursday, Aug. 15

Menard County Board of Commissioners met July 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

Menard County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, July 25

Logan County Board Workshop met Aug. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

Logan County Board Workshop met Thursday, Aug. 15

Logan County Board met Aug. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

Logan County Board met Tuesday, Aug. 20

City of Petersburg City Council met July 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

City of Petersburg City Council met Tuesday, July 23

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

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

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

Illinois celebrates National Senior Citizen Day with events and activities

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 21, 2024

Today, Illinois joins the nation in celebrating National Senior Citizen Day, a day dedicated to honoring the wisdom and experience of senior citizens. The observance, established by President Ronald Reagan in 1988, falls on the third Sunday of August each year.

Lincoln-Douglas debates mark significant historical event

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 21, 2024

On August 21, 1858, the Lincoln-Douglas debates began in Ottawa, Illinois. These landmark debates were among the first political events designed to garner media attention and publicity.

Illinois College women's golf team prepares for new SLIAC season

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 21, 2024

The Illinois College women's golf team is set to begin the SLIAC season with a seasoned group of returnees. Last year, the team secured fourth place in the conference championship and aims to improve its standing this season by retaining four of the five players from last year's squad. Senior Kate Burr, who was named SLIAC Second Team All-Conference after finishing 14th in the previous tournament, will lead the team. Joining her are Katie Mae Milhiser, Hannah Harpster, and sophomore Shelby Seiler. The team will be under the guidance of first-year head coach Jay Rowell.

43.2% of Logan County students failed their 2023 English exam; Scores fell 2.4% from previous year

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 20, 2024

More than 4 in 10 Logan County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023 SAT.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 20, 2024

The only price of E85 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.

Illinois unemployment rises; Morton Salt relocates headquarters

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 20, 2024

Illinois' unemployment rate rose to 5.2 percent in July, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The increase of 0.2 percentage points comes as nonfarm payrolls grew by 12,900 during the same period, based on preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The revised unemployment rate for June remained at 5.0 percent, while the change in payrolls was adjusted from an initial increase of 10,400 jobs to a decrease of 4,300 jobs.

Sangamon County had 586 lawyers in good standing in July

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 20, 2024

Cities within Sangamon County recorded 586 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of July.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Sangamon County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 19, 2024

The only price of E15 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.

State Representative Mike Coffey introduces bills supporting Illinois veterans

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 19, 2024

State Representative Mike Coffey is advocating for veterans in Illinois through several legislative measures aimed at improving their quality of life. Rep. Coffey, a Republican from Springfield, has emphasized the importance of supporting those who have served in the military.

Strategies for Illinois families facing rising back-to-school costs

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 19, 2024

With sky-high inflation still impacting hard-working Illinois families and the new school year set to begin, it’s 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.