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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 20, 2024

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22.

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Logan County home sales during week ending Jan. 13

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 20, 2024

There were 10 reported residential sales in Logan County in the week ending Jan. 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Sangamon Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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$2.4 million in County Sales Tax collected in 2022 for Sangamon County

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 20, 2024

In 2022, Sangamon County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Recent Sangamon County home sales in week ending Jan. 13

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 20, 2024

There were 29 reported residential sales in Sangamon County in the week ending Jan. 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Did Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 students fail or pass their 2021-22 Math tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 20, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 78.3% of Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How did Western City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 091 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 20, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 784 voters in Western City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 091 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Illinois College track team excels at IC Snowbird Invite

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 20, 2024

The Illinois College women's track and field team achieved notable successes at the IC Snowbird Invite held at King Field House in Jacksonville, Illinois. The event saw two individual victories for the Lady Blues.

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Illinois College men shine at Snowbird Invite; relay win and school record stand out

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 20, 2024

A relay victory and a school record highlighted the Illinois College men's track and field performance at the IC Snowbird Invite held at King Field House in Jacksonville, Illinois. The team of freshmen Jaden Saunders, Carter Wasson, junior Will Detmer, and freshman Adam Hernandez clinched the 4x400 meter relay title with a time of 3:32.11.

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Illinois College wins tight contest against Beloit in Midwest Conference matchup

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 20, 2024

Illinois College achieved a significant victory against Beloit in a Midwest Conference basketball game, winning 72-69 at Flood Arena on Saturday. The Blueboys' triumph maintained their lead in the league standings with an 8-1 record and improved their overall standing to 16-2. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers fell to 11-7 overall and 5-5 in conference play.

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

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 20, 2024

Lincoln Elementary School District 27 stood out in Logan County with 1,026 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Did Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year Math tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 20, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 21.7% of Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central NE Village of Chatham: Precinct Ball 003

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 20, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 641 voters in Central NE Village of Chatham: Precinct Ball 003 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Cities in Sangamon County: 605 lawyers in good standing was registered as of December 2023

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 19, 2024

There were 605 lawyers in good standing in cities in Sangamon County as of December 2023.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Eastern Township of Springfield: Precinct Springfield 004

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 144 voters in Eastern Township of Springfield: Precinct Springfield 004 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Hardin County Education: More students enrolled in Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 19, 2024

Student enrollment in Hardin County’s only school district grew by 0.4% in the 2021-22 school year.

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Home prices in Sangamon County during December 2023 increased compared to the same period in 2022

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 19, 2024

In December 2023, the median sale price of a home in Sangamon County rose by $7,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 3.7%.

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In the 2021-22 school year, 78.6% of Greenfield Community Unit School District 10 students failed the Math portion of the IAR

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 19, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 78.6% of Greenfield Community Unit School District 10 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Who voted in Central W Township of Divernon: Precinct Divernon 002 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 259 voters in Central W Township of Divernon: Precinct Divernon 002 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Illinois College swim team shines at IWU tri-meet

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 19, 2024

Cooper Meyer and Eli Eberle led the Illinois College men's swim team to notable performances at the Illinois Wesleyan Tri-Meet held in Bloomington, Illinois. Meyer secured victories in both the 1-meter and 3-meter diving events, achieving scores of 149.01 and 169.75 respectively. Eberle excelled in the 100-meter butterfly with a winning time of 54.35.