July, 2024 Stories | Sangamon Sun

Dillan Baum named assistant volleyball coach for Illinois College

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 16, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. -- Dillan Baum has been named the new assistant coach for the Illinois College volleyball program, it was announced today by Head Coach Claire Scully.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 8.3% of Sangamon County County’s student body in 2022-23 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 16, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 8.3% of students enrolled in Sangamon County County school districts identified as multiracial.

1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 13

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 15, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois State Museum seeks Route 66 stories ahead of centennial celebration

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 15, 2024

The Illinois State Museum is set to collect oral histories of Route 66, also known as the "Mother Road," in anticipation of its centennial in 2026. The museum seeks individuals who interacted with the iconic highway before its decommissioning in 1985. Route 66, which once connected Chicago and Los Angeles, is now marked as a "Historic Route" in Illinois. Various state and local installations celebrate the historic roadway.

Pet owners reminded to ensure safety on National Pet Fire Safety Day

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 15, 2024

National Pet Fire Safety Day serves as a crucial reminder for pet owners to take steps to protect their pets in the event of a fire. Among the recommended safety practices are attaching a pet alert window cling and practicing evacuation drills with pets.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Sangamon County in week ending July 13?

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 14, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Home prices in Sangamon County during May 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 14, 2024

In May, the median sale price of a home in Sangamon County rose by $28,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 9.8%.

Effective property tax rate in Sangamon County outpaced the national average in Q2

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 14, 2024

Property owners in Sangamon County paid 2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.8 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Sangamon Sun.