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Logan County residents pay $217,333 in County School Facility Tax in October

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 17, 2024

In October, Logan County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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How did Central SE Township of Mechanicsburg: Precinct Mechanicsburg 001 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 17, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 407 voters in Central SE Township of Mechanicsburg: Precinct Mechanicsburg 001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Veteran Opens New Gun Range in Pawnee

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 17, 2024

Army Veteran Eddie Kimble has achieved his dream of owning a gun range in Pawnee, Illinois. Making history as the second African American to open a gun range in the state, Kimble's new facility offers a variety of services to the public.The gun range provides a space for individuals to practice shooting their guns, as well as options to sell firearms and access a training classroom. In addition to these offerings, the facility will also provide specialized training programs, including church security training, youth safety, and women-only groups for training.Kimble, who...

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central W Township of Rochester: Precinct Rochester 005

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 637 voters in Central W Township of Rochester: Precinct Rochester 005 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Central City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 055 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 481 voters in Central City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 055 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Logan County home prices rose in December 2023 compared to December 2022

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2024

In December 2023, the median sale price of a home in Logan County rose by $15,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 8.9%.

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In the 2021-22 school year, 79% of Springfield School District 186 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 79% of Springfield School District 186 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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TIPS for Keeping Your House Warm During Winter

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2024

As the winter season settles in, it is crucial to keep your house warm and safe. The extreme cold weather in Illinois, particularly in the northern part of the state, requires homeowners to be aware of various tips and tricks to reduce heating bills. Here are some do's and dont's to keep your house warm and safe during the winter months.To keep your house warm, start by sealing up any cracks along doors and windows. Look for areas where drafts or cold air is coming in and replace any worn weatherstripping. Additionally, using draft guards and towels at the bottoms of...

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Did Community Unit School District 16 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year Math tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 23.1% of Community Unit School District 16 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Trinity Tingley, former Paris High School standout, played on Monday, January 15 in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2024

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois.

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On Monday, January 15, former Tremont High School standout Whitney Rumbold’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2024

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 94-64 in their NJCAA game against the Carl Sandburg Chargers on Monday, January 15.

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Taylor Nowaskie, former Stanford Olympia High School standout, played on Monday, January 15 in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2024

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 94-64 in their NJCAA game against the Carl Sandburg Chargers on Monday, January 15.

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On Monday, January 15, former West Burlington High School standout Megan Harrel’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2024

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois.

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On Monday, January 15, former Waterloo High School standout Sam Lindhorst’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2024

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 94-64 in their NJCAA game against the Carl Sandburg Chargers on Monday, January 15.

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On Monday, January 15, Marshall High School standout Nolee Sollars competed in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2024

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois.

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Auburn High School standouts Marley Smith and Olivia Marchizza’s college team won in NJCAA game on Monday, January 15

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2024

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois.

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Rilee Riggs, former Mt. Carmel High School standout, played on Monday, January 15 in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2024

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois.

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On Monday, January 15, Brimfield High School standout Elynn Peterson competed in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2024

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois.

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Alexis Wade, former Mount Pulaski High School standout, played on Monday, January 15 in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2024

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 94-64 in their NJCAA game against the Carl Sandburg Chargers on Monday, January 15.

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Sherrard High School standout Avrie Schmidt’s college team won in NJCAA game on Monday, January 15

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2024

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois.