Sangamon Sun

Hardin County Community Unit School District 1: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 31, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 14.7% of Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

In the 2021-22 school year, 73.9% of Hartsburg Emden Community Unit School District 21 students failed the Math portion of the IAR

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 31, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 73.9% of Hartsburg Emden Community Unit School District 21 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

How did Southern Township of Williams: Precinct Williams 003 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 31, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 540 voters in Southern Township of Williams: Precinct Williams 003 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Eastern City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 095

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 31, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 706 voters in Eastern City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 095 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Grinnell tops MWC men's tennis preseason poll; Illinois College ranked sixth

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 31, 2024

The Grinnell College men's tennis team has been selected as the favorite to win the Midwest Conference (MWC) in the 2024 preseason coaches' poll. The announcement was made on Wednesday morning, with Grinnell securing 36 total points and six first-place votes. This comes as no surprise, given their impressive track record of winning the last 18 MWC championship titles. The team is also ranked 36th nationally in NCAA Division III by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA).

Illinois College claims victory over Monmouth in Midwest Conference game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 31, 2024

Illinois College secured a 78-66 victory over Monmouth in a Midwest Conference game at Sherman Gymnasium, marking their 18th win of the season. The Blueboys now stand at 18-3 overall and 10-2 in conference play, while the Fighting Scots are 12-9 and 6-6.

House Republicans Renew Call for Ethics Reform in Illinois

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 31, 2024

House Republicans in Illinois are renewing their call for ethics reform in light of the recent convictions of several individuals involved in corruption cases. The list of convictions continues to grow, and House Republicans are urging their Democratic counterparts to take action.Among the convictions in 2023 were four former Commonwealth Edison employees who were found guilty of conspiring to bribe former House Speaker Mike Madigan. Former Madigan Chief of Staff Tim Mapes was also convicted of lying to a grand jury, and Chicago businessman James T. Weiss was convicted of...

Illinois College Esports Rocket League team defeats Cornell in season opener

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 31, 2024

The Illinois College Esports Rocket League team began their 2024 season with a victory over Cornell College, winning 3-1 at the Meraki Gaming Center in Jacksonville, Illinois. The match included two overtime wins in games two and four that secured the team's triumph.

Test Expectations: How many Sangamon County students failed to meet ELA expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 30, 2024

Out of the 11,415 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 74.6% failed the ELA portion of the test.

Did Springfield School District 186 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year Math tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 30, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 14.9% of Springfield School District 186 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Who voted in Central Township of Island Grove: Precinct Island Grove 001 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 30, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 275 voters in Central Township of Island Grove: Precinct Island Grove 001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central E Township of Divernon: Precinct Divernon 001

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 30, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 411 voters in Central E Township of Divernon: Precinct Divernon 001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Jan. 27

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

In the 2021-22 school year, 74.5% of Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 students failed the Math portion of the IAR

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 30, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 74.5% of Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

From Macon Reporter

Smith to host Music Bingo fundraiser for State House District 96 Campaign

By Macon Reporter | 11 months ago

Lisa Smith, a candidate for State House District 96, is set to host a Music Bingo Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 6. The event will take place at the Oren L. Davis VFW Post 99, located at 3920 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr. in Decatur. Promising an evening of musical enjoyment and entertainment, the event offers attendees the chance to express their support for Smith, who identifies herself as the "Freedom candidate."

Illinois Board of Higher Education Awards $400 Million to Colleges

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 30, 2024

The Illinois Board of Higher Education has announced that it will be allocating $400 million in grant funds to 45 colleges across the state. The objective behind this initiative is to enhance the learning experiences of students by improving the infrastructure of these educational institutions.One of the colleges benefiting from this grant is Blackburn College, located in the 108th District. The college will be receiving $2.7 million from the Independent Colleges Capital Investment Grant Program. This funding will undoubtedly contribute to the development and improvement...

Dane Foster, former Smith-cotton High School standout, played on Monday, January 29 in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 30, 2024

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 81-59 in their NJCAA game against the Carl Sandburg Chargers on Monday, January 29.

Jacksonville High School standout Nick Cook’s college team won in NJCAA game on Monday, January 29

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 30, 2024

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 81-59 in their NJCAA game against the Carl Sandburg Chargers on Monday, January 29.

Indianapolis Cathedral High School standout Stephan Douglas’ college team won in NJCAA game on Monday, January 29

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 30, 2024

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois.

Axel Laby and David Laby, former Champaign Central High School standouts, played on Monday, January 29 in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 30, 2024

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 81-59 in their NJCAA game against the Carl Sandburg Chargers on Monday, January 29.