October, 2024 Stories | Sangamon Sun

Logan County home prices rose in first half of 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 31, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2024 in Logan County rose by $3,250, while total sales decreased by 2.2%.

Hardin County Education: 15 Hispanic students enrolled in school districts in 2022-23 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 31, 2024

Hardin County districts had 15 Hispanic students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Sangamon County in week ending Oct. 26

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 31, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois representative supports tax reduction amid rising state budget concerns

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 31, 2024

In Illinois, the state budget has become a contentious issue.

FOIA Request Sent to City Of Springfield Finance Department Regarding City Sales Tax Records on October 31, 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 31, 2024

FOIA Request to City Of Springfield Finance Department Regarding City Sales Tax Records on October 31, 2024.

Illinois College women's soccer secures key win against Cornell

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 31, 2024

The Illinois College women's soccer team secured a significant victory in the Midwest Conference by defeating Cornell 3-1 on Thursday at the Cornell Soccer Stadium.

Illinois celebrates Halloween with haunted legends and festive pumpkin patches

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 31, 2024

Halloween's origins trace back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated by the Celts in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France.

FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Department of Revenue Regarding State Monthly Sales Tax Reports on October 31, 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 31, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Illinois Department of Revenue on October 31, 2024.

Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Nov. 3?

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 31, 2024

This former Sangamon Sun area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, Nov. 3.

1 gas station in cities throughout Menard County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 26

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Menard County in week ending Oct. 26?

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 30, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.