June, 2024 Stories | Sangamon Sun

Rep. Budzinski votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (IL-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

Students at Depue Community Unit School District 103 suspended or expelled 23 times in a single school year

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 17, 2024

There were 23 students suspended in Depue Community Unit School District 103 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Tips for staying safe during extreme heat in Illinois

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 17, 2024

High temperatures are expected across Illinois this week. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat:

Rep. Coffey hosts constituent meeting at Scoop Du Jour in Chatham

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 17, 2024

State Representative Mike Coffey will be meeting with constituents on June 29th at Scoop Du Jour in Chatham. The event aims to facilitate discussions on state issues and legislation affecting the community. Rep. Coffey is looking forward to engaging with attendees, following positive feedback from last year's event.

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 in 2021-22 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 16, 2024

There were 156 students suspended in Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Logan County in week ending June 15?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 15, 2024

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

Q1 Recap: 12 parolees from Sangamon County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 15, 2024

There were 12 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons 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.