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The General Assembly's Veto Session concluded with minimal legislative progress.

Rep. Nikki Budzinski addresses health care and infrastructure funding initiatives

In recent tweets dated November 25, 2024, Representative Nikki Budzinski discussed her legislative actions addressing rural health issues by confronting predatory drug practices and securing substantial federal funding for water infrastructure...

Nikki Budzinski highlights key issues from tax credits to healthcare

U.S. Congresswoman Rep. Nikki Budzinski shares insights on policies affecting child poverty reduction, organ donation facilitation, and pharmaceutical industry regulations through a series of tweets dated November 22-25, 2024

Illinois General Assembly concludes quiet veto session amid ongoing debates

The Illinois General Assembly recently concluded its veto session with minimal legislative activity.

Illinois faces $3.2 billion deficit; House Republicans blame supermajority's budgeting

Illinois House Republicans have expressed their concerns following the announcement by the Pritzker Administration of a projected $3.2 billion budget deficit for fiscal year 2026.

HSHS Home Care invites community to candlelight memorial events

The Hospice Team of HSHS Home Care has extended an invitation to the community for a Candlelight Memorial.

HSHS urges eligible adults to schedule lung cancer screenings this November

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is urging eligible adults to consider scheduling a lung cancer CT scan as part of their November plans, coinciding with Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Logan County in week ending Nov. 16?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Logan County?

There were seven offenders living in Logan County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending Nov. 16?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 25?

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 25.

Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Nov. 27?

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Nov. 27.

Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 25?

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 25.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Logan County in week ending Nov. 16?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Logan County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Nov. 16

There were six reported residential sales in Logan County in the week ending Nov. 16, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

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

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Logan County convicted of a crime involving drugs set for supervised release

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

Lady Blues fall short against IIT despite strong efforts

The Lady Blues faced a setback in their non-conference game against Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) on Saturday, losing 63-58.

Illinois College excels at Beloit Midseason Invite; Meyer wins diving event