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House Republicans Renew Call for Immediate Ethics Reforms in Illinois

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 23, 2024

Illinois House Republicans are renewing their call for much-needed ethics reforms in the wake of a series of corruption convictions involving Democrats. The list of convictions continues to grow, and the silence from the Democrat side is concerning.In 2023 alone, federal prosecutors in Chicago secured several convictions related to bribery and corruption. Four former Commonwealth Edison employees were convicted of conspiring to bribe former House Speaker Mike Madigan. Former Madigan Chief of Staff Tim Mapes was convicted of lying to a grand jury to hinder the bribery...

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

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 23, 2024

Springfield School District 186 stood out in Sangamon County with 13,015 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Menard County collects $22,886 in County Sales Tax in October

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2024

In October, Menard County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

In the 2021-22 school year, 78% of Greenview Community Unit School District 200 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 78% of Greenview Community Unit School District 200 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central NW City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 101

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 472 voters in Central NW City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 101 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

How did Central NW City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 041 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 368 voters in Central NW City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 041 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

From Macon Reporter

Smith: ‘What do we the citizens of Illinois get from them?’

By Macon Reporter | 1 year ago

State House District 96 candidate Lisa Smith is expressing her concerns about the current state of affairs in Illinois, calling for change in various areas affecting citizens. In a candid social media post, Smith highlighted what she perceives as issues with the current representation, urging voters to consider alternatives.

Illinois State Police Urge Caution on The Roadways

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2024

Freezing rain has caused treacherous driving conditions in Illinois, prompting the Illinois State Police to issue a warning to the public. Authorities are urging residents to limit their travel and exercise caution on the roads. Numerous accidents and instances of vehicles sliding have been reported, underscoring the need for vigilance. Road crews are diligently working to restore safe conditions, but it is essential for drivers to be patient during this process.According to the Illinois State Police, "We urge all motorists to stay home if possible and avoid unnecessary...

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Depue Community Unit School District 103 in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 21.3% of Depue Community Unit School District 103 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2024

Porta Community Unit School District 202 stood out in Menard County with 1,063 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 20

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

21.4% of Greenfield Community Unit School District 10 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 21, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 21.4% of Greenfield Community Unit School District 10 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 21, 2024

North Greene Unit School District 3 stood out in Greene County with 820 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Sangamon County in week ending Jan. 20?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Who voted in Southern City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 022 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 21, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 767 voters in Southern City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 022 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Southern City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 037

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 21, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 618 voters in Southern City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 037 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Rochester Community Unit School District 3A: How many students failed ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 21, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 78.1% of Rochester Community Unit School District 3A students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Lane Thomann, former Deer Creek-Mackinaw High School standout, played on Saturday, January 20 in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 21, 2024

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois.

On Saturday, January 20, Ellinwood High School standout Britton Dutton competed in NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 21, 2024

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois.

On Saturday, January 20, former Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School standout Evan Altman’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 21, 2024

The UIS Prairie Stars won 78-56 in their NCAA D2 game against the Quincy Hawks on Saturday, January 20.