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Small Nuclear Reactors an Integral Part of Illinois’ Energy Future

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 18, 2024

Illinois lawmakers have lifted a moratorium on new nuclear reactor construction, allowing for the development of small nuclear reactors as part of the state's energy future. The bipartisan legislation, passed during the fall veto session, will enable the construction of 300 megawatt reactors known as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) throughout Illinois. This move comes as downstate coal and gas plants are scheduled to shut down in the coming years.Nuclear power currently accounts for more than 50 percent of Illinois' energy. By lifting the ban on new reactor construction,...

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Turner Introduces Legislation to Protect Agricultural Land and National Security

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 18, 2024

Illinois State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting the state's critical farmland from foreign ownership. The bill, known as Senate Bill 2668, prohibits property ownership within Illinois by noncitizens from nations that have been deemed hostile by the federal government."The agricultural industry is the backbone of our state's economy, and we must take decisive steps to ensure its sustainability," said Sen. Turner. "Those steps begin with my new legislation, which directly addresses legitimate concerns surrounding ownership...

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On Wednesday, January 17, former Glenwood Academy standout Logan Tomlinson’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Godfrey, Illinois.

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On Wednesday, January 17, former Smith-cotton High School standout Dane Foster’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 81-58 in their NJCAA game against the Lewis & Clark Trailblazers on Wednesday, January 17.

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Indianapolis Cathedral High School standout Stephan Douglas’ college team won in NJCAA game on Wednesday, January 17

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 81-58 in their NJCAA game against the Lewis & Clark Trailblazers on Wednesday, January 17.

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Jacksonville High School standout Nick Cook’s college team won in NJCAA game on Wednesday, January 17

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Godfrey, Illinois.

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Jermale Young and Jermontre Young, former Urbana High School standouts, played on Wednesday, January 17 in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Godfrey, Illinois.

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Axel Laby and David Laby, former Champaign Central High School standouts, played on Wednesday, January 17 in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 81-58 in their NJCAA game against the Lewis & Clark Trailblazers on Wednesday, January 17.

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On Wednesday, January 17, former Lanphier High School standout Camren Kincaid’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Godfrey, Illinois.

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Mount Pulaski High School standout Grant Davis’ college team won in NJCAA game on Wednesday, January 17

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Godfrey, Illinois.

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Kanye Montgomery, former Olathe North Senior High School standout, played on Wednesday, January 17 in NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Godfrey, Illinois.

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Carrollton High School standout Kyle Leonard’s college team won in NJCAA game on Wednesday, January 17

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Godfrey, Illinois.

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North Mac High School standout Mick Downs’ college team won in NJCAA game on Wednesday, January 17

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Godfrey, Illinois.

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On Wednesday, January 17, former Bloomington High School standout Sean Ndorongo’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The Lincoln Land Loggers won 81-58 in their NJCAA game against the Lewis & Clark Trailblazers on Wednesday, January 17.

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On Wednesday, January 17, former Springfield High School standout Brandenn Robinson’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Godfrey, Illinois.

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10 lawyers in good standing in cities in Logan County as of December 2023

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 17, 2024

There were 10 lawyers in good standing in cities in Logan County as of December 2023.

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Woodford County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 17, 2024

Eureka Community Unit School District 140 stood out in Woodford County with 1,502 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Porta Community Unit School District 202: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 17, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 22.7% of Porta Community Unit School District 202 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Northeastern City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 081

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 423 voters in Northeastern City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 081 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Test expectations: How many Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 17, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 78.9% of Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.