January, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Analysis: Sangamon County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q4 2023

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

Property owners in Sangamon County paid 2.1% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.9 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Sangamon Sun.

Q4 2023 Recap: 22 parolees from Sangamon County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

There were 22 offenders convicted of property crimes living in Sangamon County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

How did home valuation prices perform in Sangamon County during second half of 2023?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2023 in Sangamon County rose by $6,000, while total sales decreased by 11.7%.

Home prices in Sangamon County remained unchanged in 2023

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in 2023 in Sangamon County remained unchanged, while total sales decreased by 13.7%.

Who voted in Central NE City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 011 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 358 voters in Central NE City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 011 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central NE City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 010

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 286 voters in Central NE City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 010 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Test expectations: How many Pawnee Community Unit School District 11 students failed to meet the Math IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 79.7% of Pawnee Community Unit School District 11 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

24% of Community Unit School District 16 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 24% of Community Unit School District 16 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Illinois College defeats Lake Forest in Midwest Conference basketball

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

Illinois College secured a 79-64 victory over Lake Forest in a Midwest Conference men's basketball game on Sunday. The match took place at the Sports and Recreation Center in Lake Forest, Illinois.

The City of Springfield Offers an Updated List of Warming Centers for Relief From Cold Weather

By Sangamon Sun Report | Jan 14, 2024

As inclement weather sets in, Springfield is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents. As a reminder, the community is advised that designated warming centers are available to those seeking relief from the cold. These centers will be open during their regular business hours and provide a warm environment for individuals in need of respite from the harsh weather conditions.

On Saturday, January 13, former Cascade Senior High School standout Sydney Warran’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

The UIS Prairie Stars won 75-56 in their NCAA D2 game against the Truman State Bulldogs on Saturday, January 13.

On Saturday, January 13, former Brooklyn High School standout Shariah Gailes’ college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois.

Ella Mann, former Maroa-Forsyth High School standout, played on Saturday, January 13 in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

The UIS Prairie Stars won 75-56 in their NCAA D2 game against the Truman State Bulldogs on Saturday, January 13.

Mandi Pham, former Decatur High School standout, played on Saturday, January 13 in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois.

On Saturday, January 13, former Geneva High School standout Niyah Udoiwod’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois.

On Saturday, January 13, Wayne High School standout Saharra Murphy competed in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

The UIS Prairie Stars won 75-56 in their NCAA D2 game against the Truman State Bulldogs on Saturday, January 13.

Amaya Asher, former Central High School (Louisville, KY) standout, played on Saturday, January 13 in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

The UIS Prairie Stars won 75-56 in their NCAA D2 game against the Truman State Bulldogs on Saturday, January 13.

On Saturday, January 13, former Hopewell High School standout Michaela Gibbons’ college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois.

On Saturday, January 13, former Centennial High School standout De’Yana Bogan’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

The UIS Prairie Stars won 75-56 in their NCAA D2 game against the Truman State Bulldogs on Saturday, January 13.

On Saturday, January 13, O'Fallon Township High School standout Laylah Jackson competed in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 14, 2024

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois.

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News from January 2024

Analysis: Sangamon County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q4 2023

Q4 2023 Recap: 22 parolees from Sangamon County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

How did home valuation prices perform in Sangamon County during second half of 2023?

Home prices in Sangamon County remained unchanged in 2023

Who voted in Central NE City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 011 during 2020 Presidential Election?

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central NE City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 010

Test expectations: How many Pawnee Community Unit School District 11 students failed to meet the Math IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

24% of Community Unit School District 16 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

Illinois College defeats Lake Forest in Midwest Conference basketball

The City of Springfield Offers an Updated List of Warming Centers for Relief From Cold Weather

On Saturday, January 13, former Cascade Senior High School standout Sydney Warran’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

On Saturday, January 13, former Brooklyn High School standout Shariah Gailes’ college team won in an NCAA D2 game

Ella Mann, former Maroa-Forsyth High School standout, played on Saturday, January 13 in NCAA D2 game

Mandi Pham, former Decatur High School standout, played on Saturday, January 13 in NCAA D2 game

On Saturday, January 13, former Geneva High School standout Niyah Udoiwod’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

On Saturday, January 13, Wayne High School standout Saharra Murphy competed in NCAA D2 game

Amaya Asher, former Central High School (Louisville, KY) standout, played on Saturday, January 13 in NCAA D2 game

On Saturday, January 13, former Hopewell High School standout Michaela Gibbons’ college team won in an NCAA D2 game

On Saturday, January 13, former Centennial High School standout De’Yana Bogan’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

On Saturday, January 13, O'Fallon Township High School standout Laylah Jackson competed in NCAA D2 game

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