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News from January 2024

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Logan County collects $24,911 in County Sales Tax in October

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2024

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

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Home sales in Sangamon County in week ending Jan. 20

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2024

There were 22 reported residential sales in Sangamon County in the week ending Jan. 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Greenfield Community Unit School District 10: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 20.1% of Greenfield Community Unit School District 10 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2024

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

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 096

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 391 voters in Central City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 096 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Illinois College women’s track shines at Spartan Shootout

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2024

The Illinois College women's track and field team showcased strong performances at the Spartan Shootout held at the University of Dubuque. The Lady Blues secured third place in the team standings, accumulating 76.5 points.

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Illinois College falls short against Grinnell despite late comeback attempt

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2024

Illinois College faced a challenging game against Grinnell, resulting in a 95-89 defeat during the Midwest Conference matchup held at Sherman Gymnasium. The loss brought Illinois College's record to 17-3 overall and 9-2 in the league, while Grinnell improved to 15-4 and matched IC's conference record of 9-2.

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Illinois College excels at Spartan Shootout; Biesenthal sets historic mark

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2024

The Illinois College men's track and field team delivered a commendable performance at the Spartan Shootout hosted by the University of Dubuque. The team secured fourth place in the standings, accumulating 54 points.

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Did Greenview Community Unit School District 200 students fail or pass their 2021-22 Math tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 75.7% of Greenview Community Unit School District 200 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 S City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 093 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 360 voters in Central S City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 093 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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The 2023-2024 schedule has been released for the UIS Prairie Stars team

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 26, 2024

UIS Prairie Stars bring 41 players to the field.

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In the 2021-22 school year, 75.9% of Community Unit School District 16 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 26, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 75.9% of Community Unit School District 16 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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40 is median age of Logan County residents by 2021

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 26, 2024

Logan County residents have a median age of 40-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending Jan. 20?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 26, 2024

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

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central NW City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 097

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 26, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 412 voters in Central NW City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 097 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Pawnee Community Unit School District 11 in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 26, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 20.4% of Pawnee Community Unit School District 11 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Illinoisans Remember the Holocaust and Honor Survivors

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 26, 2024

On January 27, the world commemorates the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. This day serves as a reminder of one of the darkest chapters in human history - the Holocaust.The Holocaust was a state-sponsored persecution and mass murder of millions of innocent people by the German Nazi regime between 1933 and 1945. Among those targeted were European Jews, Romani people, intellectually disabled individuals, political dissidents, and homosexuals. The atrocities committed during this period resulted in the deaths of...

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How did Central NW City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 066 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 26, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Sangamon Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 692 voters in Central NW City of Springfield: Precinct Capital 066 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Update from Senator Bennett: Jan. 26

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 26, 2024

Senator Tom Bennett is calling on the community to help make Valentine's Day special for seniors. In an update, he urges residents to write heartfelt Valentine's Day cards for seniors to ensure they "don't feel forgotten." The cards can be dropped off or mailed to specific locations, with a deadline of February 5th.In other news, Senate Republicans have successfully convinced the Illinois Department of Human Services to pause proposed budget cuts for the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled (I/DD) community. The cuts would have resulted in reduced services for...

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Batavia Sr High School standout Jayden Johnson’s college team won in NCAA D2 game on Thursday, January 25

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 26, 2024

The UIS Prairie Stars won 66-63 in their NCAA D2 game against the Southwest Baptist Bearcats on Thursday, January 25.