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Illinois College falls to VCU in latest esports matchup

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 8, 2024

The Illinois College Esports team faced Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in a competitive MEC OW2 match on Monday night. The match concluded with a 3-0 victory for VCU, marking a setback for Illinois College (IC) as their season record now stands at 2-2.

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Illinois College volleyball secures another win against Greenville

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 8, 2024

The Illinois College women's volleyball team secured a victory in a non-conference match against Greenville University on Tuesday.

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Illinois lawmakers call for independent audit on children's facility abuse allegations

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 8, 2024

Senate Republican Leader John Curran and Senate Republican Caucus Whip Jil Tracy have filed a resolution seeking an independent audit by the Illinois Auditor General. The resolution addresses allegations of violence against children at Aunt Martha’s Integrated Care Center in Chicago, as well as purported attempts by the Pritzker Administration to falsify investigation documents.

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Logan County taxpayers give $21,444 in County Sales Tax in July

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 7, 2024

In July, Logan County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Greenview Community Unit School District 200 administrators rank 15th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 7, 2024

Administrators in Greenview Community Unit School District 200 earn an average of $68,252 per year, ranking 15th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Menard County in week ending Sept. 28

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois College women's golf team holds fourth ahead of SLIAC Championship final

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 7, 2024

The Illinois College women's golf team completed the second round of the 2024 SLIAC Conference Tournament in Metamora, Illinois, finishing in fourth place. The team improved their score by 11 shots from the first round but fell two positions. They are nine shots behind the second-place team as they head into the final round.

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Rep. Mike Coffey supports LLCC renovations, discusses community college investment

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 7, 2024

State Representative Mike Coffey participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) to celebrate the renovation of Menard Hall. The updated facility aims to enhance student services by providing a centralized location for assistance on campus.

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Lincoln Land Community College celebrates Menard Hall remodel

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 7, 2024

Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) celebrated the completion of a remodel of Menard Hall in Springfield, Illinois. The event marked a significant enhancement in student services on campus. This project, which began in 2023, received funding assistance from the State of Illinois.

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FOIA Request Sent to Logan County Regarding Freedom of Information Act Logs on October 7, 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 7, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Logan County on October 7, 2024.

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Illinois College women's tennis triumphs over Greenville after singles rally

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 7, 2024

After losing the doubles point, the Illinois College women's tennis team managed a comeback in singles play to defeat Greenville 4-3 on Monday at the Scott J. Burgess Tennis Complex in Greenville, Illinois.

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Illinois College Clay Target team ranks fourth in Class 1A competition

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 7, 2024

The Illinois College Clay Target team is currently positioned fourth in the Class 1A group after two weeks of competition. Concordia Wisconsin leads with a score of 455, followed by Montcalm Community College at 398 and North Dakota State with 368. Illinois College has accumulated a score of 336.

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State revenue declines as economic concerns persist

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 7, 2024

The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) has released a report indicating a continued decline in state revenue for Illinois. The report, which utilizes cash-flow data from the Illinois Department of Revenue and other relevant departments, shows a significant decrease in income for September 2024 compared to the previous year. In September 2023, the state collected $6,171 million for General Funds spending, but this figure dropped to $5,514 million in September 2024—a reduction of $657 million or 10.6% year-over-year.

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City of Athens City Council met October 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 7, 2024

City of Athens City Council met Thursday, October 3

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Entertainment event this week in Springfield Metro: Oct. 6-12

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 6, 2024

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Springfield Metro this week.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Logan County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 28

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 6, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Logan County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 28

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 6, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Logan County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 45th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 6, 2024

Administrators in Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $80,170 per year, ranking 45th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Illinois College trails Grinnell after first round at SLIAC Championship

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 6, 2024

The Illinois College women's golf team commenced the 2024 SLIAC Conference Championship in a promising position, securing second place after the first round. The team posted a score of 333, trailing Grinnell College by 37 shots, who led with an impressive 296.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 6, 2024

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.