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In the 2021-22 school year, 21.8% of Rochester Community Unit School District 3A students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Congratulations to the Taylorville FFA Chapter of Illinois

The Taylorville FFA Chapter of Illinois has been recognized for their outstanding efforts in strengthening agriculture. The chapter has been named the 2023 Premier National Chapter, a prestigious honor that acknowledges their dedication and commitment to making a difference in their school and community.The Taylorville FFA Chapter has consistently shown their passion for agriculture and their determination to contribute to its growth. Their unwavering commitment to this cause has set them apart and earned them this national recognition.In an interview, the Taylorville...

Kenning leads Illinois College swimmers at IWU Tri-Meet

Jenna Kenning led the Illinois College women's swim team at the Illinois Wesleyan Tri-Meet held in Bloomington, Illinois. Despite her efforts, the Lady Blues were defeated in both dual meets, losing to Millikin with a score of 101-80 and to Illinois Wesleyan with a score of 161-38.

Update from Senator Bennett: Jan. 19

The Illinois General Assembly has begun its regular session for 2024, with lawmakers engaging in meetings and drafting legislation. Among the key issues to be addressed during this session is the ongoing immigration crisis and its associated costs. Governor JB Pritzker has been utilizing executive action and allocating taxpayer dollars to address the crisis, bypassing the legislature. Senator Bennett has emphasized the need for transparency regarding the actual expenditure on immigration services and the impact on programs designed to assist Illinois citizens.In addition...

6 lawyers in good standing in cities in Menard County as of December 2023

Cities located within Menard County recorded six lawyers in good standing to practice law as of December 2023.

How did Eastern Township of Auburn: Precinct Auburn 004 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 498 voters in Eastern Township of Auburn: Precinct Auburn 004 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Village of Illiopolis Board of Trustees met Dec. 19

Village of Illiopolis Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Dec. 19

Village of Greenview Village Board met Dec. 18

Village of Greenview Village Board met Monday, Dec. 18

City of Petersburg City Council met Dec. 19

City of Petersburg City Council met Tuesday, Dec. 19

Village of La Grange Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Jan. 9

Village of La Grange Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Jan. 9

Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Jan. 8

Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Monday, Jan. 8

Village of Greenview Village Board met Jan. 8

Village of Greenview Village Board met Monday, Jan. 8

Village of Divernon Village Board met Jan. 10

Village of Divernon Village Board met Wednesday, Jan. 10

Sangamon County Public Health Committee met Jan. 10

Sangamon County Public Health Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 10

Sangamon County Collective Bargaining Committee met Jan. 9

Sangamon County Collective Bargaining Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 9

Menard County Board of Commissioners met Jan. 9

Menard County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Jan. 9

Test expectations: How many Depue Community Unit School District 103 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

In the 2021-22 school year, 78.8% of Depue Community Unit School District 103 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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

Princeton Elementary School District 115 stood out in Bureau County with 1,083 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central NE City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 064

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 225 voters in Central NE City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 064 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

22% of Greenview Community Unit School District 200 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year