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There were 17 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Sangamon County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Logan County in May?

Cities within Logan County recorded 10 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of May.

Sangamon County responsible for 9th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during March

Sangamon County residents paid $2.9 million in sales taxes, the ninth highest total paid per county in March.

Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Menard County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in Menard County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

Sangamon County Education: 2,349 multiracial students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 12, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 8.7% of students enrolled in Sangamon County school districts identified as multiracial.

Logan County residents pay $20,904 in County Sales Tax in March

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 12, 2024

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

Illinois announces Free Fishing Days from June 14-17

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 12, 2024

Illinois residents can fish free of charge in numerous locations this weekend as the state’s annual Free Fishing Days commence on Friday. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced that Free Fishing Days will take place from June 14-17, allowing residents to fish without a license, salmon stamp, or inland trout stamp.

Menard County Education: 81 multiracial students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

In Menard County districts, 81 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Falling home valuation prices in Logan County in April 2024 compared to April 2023

In April, the median sale price of a home in Logan County fell by $19,800 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 41.2%.

Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Logan County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Logan County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

Former Chiara Center to become trade school focused on Catholic education

Central Illinois will soon have a new trade school focused on traditional Catholic education. San Damiano College for the Trades is expected to open its doors in the fall of 2025. Kent Lasnoski, the president of the school, expressed his enthusiasm for this new chapter. He aims to offer quality education through trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical contracting.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending June 8?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 4% of Logan County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

In Logan County districts, 126 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Q1 Recap: 2 parolees from Logan County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Logan County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

Pritzker signs largest state budget amid partisan opposition

On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law a $53.1 billion spending plan, the largest budget in Illinois state history. This Fiscal Year 2025 budget exceeds last year's by $2.6 billion and includes pay raises for politicians and $1 billion allocated for non-citizens. Additionally, Democrats voted for $1 billion in tax hikes to support the increased spending.

Governor signs record-breaking budget amid controversy

Governor Signs Record Spending Budget with Billion-Dollar Tax Hike

1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 8