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News from May 2024

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Illinois College splits doubleheader against Grinnell

By Sangamon Sun | May 4, 2024

The Illinois College softball team faced Grinnell in a Midwest Conference doubleheader on Saturday at the Grinnell Softball Complex. The two teams each claimed a victory, with Illinois College winning the first game 7-5 and Grinnell taking the second 9-0.

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Illinois College falls short against Grinnell College in baseball series opener

By Sangamon Sun | May 4, 2024

The Illinois College baseball team faced Grinnell College in a Midwest Conference game on Saturday afternoon. The Blueboys struggled against the Pioneers, ending the game with a 3-13 loss.

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Illinois College excels at Fighting Scot Invitational with five championship wins

By Sangamon Sun | May 4, 2024

Five championships were secured by the Illinois College men's track and field team at the Fighting Scot Invitational, held at April Zorn Memorial Stadium in Monmouth, Illinois. The event took place on Saturday.

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6 fewer lawyers allowed to practice law in cities in Sangamon County in April

By Sangamon Sun | May 3, 2024

There were six fewer active legal licenses in cities within Sangamon County in April compared to the previous month.

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2022: 13 coaches at institution in Jackson County earned on average $137,159

By Sangamon Sun | May 3, 2024

The average coaching salary at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Jackson County, was $137,159, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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April 2024: No new registered sex offenders living in Menard County

By Sangamon Sun | May 3, 2024

There were no new registered sex offenders living in Menard County in April 2024, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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There were 77 Hispanic students enrolled in Logan County County schools in 2021-22 school year

By Sangamon Sun | May 3, 2024

In Logan County County schools, 77 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Menard County residents pay $14,941 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Sangamon Sun | May 3, 2024

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

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Prairie State sales taxes: Logan County residents paid 32nd-largest sum in February

By Sangamon Sun | May 3, 2024

Logan County residents paid $489,634 in sales taxes, the 32nd highest total paid per county in February.

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Honoring Fallen Heroes at the 39th Annual Illinois Police Officer’s Memorial

By Sangamon Sun | May 3, 2024

Yesterday at the Capitol, the 39th Annual Illinois Police Officer’s Memorial took place to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to protect our communities. The ceremony paid tribute to six fallen police officers who displayed remarkable bravery in the line of duty.The event included solemn rituals such as the reading of The Survivors Prayer, a gun salute, and musical renditions of Amazing Grace and Taps. The families of the fallen officers were in attendance and were presented with plaques and casings in remembrance of their loved ones....

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Sangamon Sun | May 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Logan County collects $198,456 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By Sangamon Sun | May 2, 2024

In February, Logan County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Richland County houses 3 new registered sex offenders as of April 2024

By Sangamon Sun | May 2, 2024

Richland County had three new sex offenders registered as living there in April 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Menard County in April?

By Sangamon Sun | May 2, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Menard County in April remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Logan County home valuations fell in Q1

By Sangamon Sun | May 2, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2024 in Logan County fell by $3,000, while total sales increased by 25.3%.

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Rep. Rosenthal Views the Election Omnibus Bill as Failed Democracy

By Sangamon Sun | May 2, 2024

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) expressed his strong disapproval of SB2412, labeling it as a failed democracy. According to Rep. Rosenthal, the bill, introduced by Democrats in the Illinois House of Representatives, was pushed forward without allowing Republicans sufficient time to review its content and intentions. He criticized the move as unethical and detrimental to public trust in government, stating, "Elected officials should be open and honest with the people of Illinois and yesterday’s actions from Democrats are unethical."Describing SB2412...

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27 coaches at institutions in Sangamon County earned $28,014 on average in 2022

By Sangamon Sun | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at University of Illinois Springfield, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Sangamon County, was $39,513, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Sangamon County collects $2 million in County School Facility Tax in February

By Sangamon Sun | May 2, 2024

In February, Sangamon County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Senator Sally Turner Condemns Passage of Senate Bill 2412

By Sangamon Sun | May 2, 2024

State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) expressed her dismay following the passage of Senate Bill 2412, which brings significant changes to Illinois' election process during the ongoing election cycle. Turner, a former County Clerk with over a decade of experience in administering elections, criticized the Majority Party's decision in a strong statement.In her response, Senator Turner stated, "This legislation will limit the people’s ability to choose who they want to be their representative voice when they head to the ballot box this November. Our nation is built on the...

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Rep. Coffey Responds to Election Omnibus Bill Passed

By Sangamon Sun | May 2, 2024

Representative Mike Coffey from Springfield, Illinois, has spoken out against the recent election omnibus bill passed by House Democrats without proper transparency. In response to the rushed nature of the bill, Rep. Coffey criticized the lack of democracy in the process, stating, "The General Assembly has a legislative process and what we saw yesterday from the majority party is a direct rebuttal of democracy in Illinois." He further added, "This attempt to suppress Republicans from slating candidates for the November election is a clear reflection of the values from...