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Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 enrollment in 2022-23 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

Enrollment at Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Menard County?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

There were seven offenders released on parole during 2023 that live in Menard County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Logan County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Dec. 7

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2022-23 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 33% of the students in Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Week ending Dec. 7, 2024: Logan County home sales

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

There were three reported residential sales in Logan County in the week ending Dec. 7, 2024, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

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

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Illinois College loses double OT thriller against Lawrence

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

The Illinois College men's basketball team faced a challenging game against Lawrence, resulting in a 77-75 loss after double overtime at Alexander Gym in Appleton, Wisconsin.

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Rep. Nikki Budzinski secures funds for IL13 law enforcement; reflects on marriage equality

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

Rep. Nikki Budzinski announced securing over $360k in federal funding for local law enforcement on December 13, while also celebrating two years since the Respect for Marriage Act's enactment and remembering Sandy Hook victims on December 14

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Wreaths Across America Day pays tribute to veterans nationwide

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

Today marks Wreaths Across America Day, a nationwide event dedicated to honoring veterans by placing wreaths at their graves.

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Lawrence secures victory over Illinois College in Midwest Conference matchup

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

Lawrence University secured a victory over Illinois College in a Midwest Conference women's basketball game, winning 63-47 at Alexander Gym on Saturday.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Dec. 17?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Dec. 17.

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Lincoln Community High School District 404 enrollment in 2022-23 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 13, 2024

Enrollment at Lincoln Community High School District 404 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Menard County residents rank 69th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for September

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 13, 2024

Menard County residents paid $169,624 in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

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The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Stark County as of Dec. 8

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 13, 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Stark County as of the week ending Dec. 8.

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Auburn Community Unit School District 10: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 13, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 33.4% of the students in Auburn Community Unit School District 10 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Sangamon County in week ending Dec. 7

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 13, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Logan County in week ending Dec. 7

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 13, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Logan County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Chatham police assist elderly man during welfare check

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 13, 2024

Recently, two officers from the Chatham Police Department responded to a welfare check for an elderly resident who was not answering the door for a Meals on Wheels delivery.

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Howlett Building displays legacy of Illinois National Guard

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 13, 2024

Near the Illinois Capitol, the Howlett Building stands as a monument to the state's history.

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Nikki Budzinski supports pay raise and local economic initiatives

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 13, 2024

In recent tweets dated December 12-13, Rep. Nikki Budzinski voiced her backing of military personnel salary increases and federal investments benefiting telecommunications infrastructure and local technology hubs in Illinois’ district she...