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News from August 2024

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Sangamon County Finance Committee met Aug. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 28, 2024

Sangamon County Finance Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 27

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City of Petersburg City Council met Aug. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 28, 2024

City of Petersburg City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 20

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Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education met Aug. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 28, 2024

Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education met Wednesday, Aug. 21

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Starved Rock State Park expansion may include historic Bailey Falls

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 28, 2024

One of Illinois’ most popular state parks could be expanding soon.

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OSLAD grant application deadline set for September 13

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 27, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept applications for the next round of Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants between July 1 and September 13, closing at 5 p.m.

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Illinois College favored in Midwest Conference men’s soccer preseason poll

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 26, 2024

A vote of the Midwest Conference (MWC) men's soccer head coaches anticipates Illinois College finishing the 2024 season as champions for the second straight year, the league announced today. The Blueboys received four first-place votes and 57 points to edge out Lake Forest College, which received four first-place votes and 56 points.

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Illinois college picked fourth in MWC women’s soccer preseason poll

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 26, 2024

The Illinois College women's soccer team has been projected to finish fourth in the 2024 Midwest Conference (MWC) women's soccer preseason poll, as announced by the league today.

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Illinois college ranked seventh in MWC men’s cross country preseason poll

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 26, 2024

The Illinois College men's cross country team has been projected to finish seventh at the upcoming Midwest Conference Championships, according to a preseason poll released by the league today.

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Grinnell leads preseason poll for MWC women’s cross country championship

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 26, 2024

The Illinois College women's cross country team has been projected to finish eighth at the Midwest Conference Championships, according to a poll released by the league today.

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Illinois marks Constitution Day honoring state's journey since first ratification in 1818

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 26, 2024

Illinois Constitution Day is observed every August 26, marking the ratification of Illinois’ first state constitution in 1818. This day provides an opportunity to reflect on this historic event and its lasting impact on Illinois' governance and identity. House Bill 2834 from the 102nd General Assembly, introduced in 2021, established Illinois Constitution Day to ensure statewide recognition and celebration of the state's constitutional history.

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Illinois Secretary of State announces new funding for district libraries

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 26, 2024

The Illinois Secretary of State has announced that districts across Illinois will receive funding for library resources and programs to ensure residents have equal access to library services. The funding comes from a mix of annual per capita grants, equalization aid grants, public library construction grants, and newly introduced technology grants.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Logan County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Entertainment event this week in Springfield Metro: Aug. 25-31

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 26, 2024

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

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Logan County in week ending Aug. 17

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 25, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 24, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Sangamon County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 24, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Home sales in Sangamon County during week ending Aug. 17

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 24, 2024

There were 14 reported residential sales in Sangamon County in the week ending Aug. 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Recent Logan County home sales in week ending Aug. 17

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 24, 2024

There were four reported residential sales in Logan County in the week ending Aug. 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Menard County Emergency Telephone System Board met August 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 24, 2024

Menard County Emergency Telephone System Board met 6 p.m. Monday, August 19.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Logan County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 17

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.