October, 2024 Stories | Sangamon Sun

Illinois College football team dominates Knox with commanding victory

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 19, 2024

The Illinois College football team secured a decisive victory against Knox, winning 77-34 at Stisser Field in the Knosher Bowl. This win improved the Blueboys' record to 4-2 overall and 3-2 in the Midwest Conference, while Knox fell to 2-4 overall and 1-4 in conference play.

Illinois College men’s cross country competes at Augustana Invitational

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 19, 2024

The Illinois College men's cross country team participated in the Augustana Interregional Invitational held at the Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island, Illinois. Three athletes represented the team during the event on Saturday.

Illinois College volleyball loses to Cornell in Midwest Conference match

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 19, 2024

The Illinois College women's volleyball team faced a setback in their Midwest Conference match against Cornell College, losing 3-1.

Illinois College women’s tennis team shines in Midwest Conference opener

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 19, 2024

The Illinois College women's tennis team achieved six singles victories and two doubles wins during the opening day of the Midwest Conference Individual Championship held in Madison, Wisconsin.

Illinois College women’s cross country competes at Augustana Interregional Invitational

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 19, 2024

The Illinois College women's cross country team participated in the Augustana Interregional Invitational held at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island, Illinois. The event took place on Saturday.

Illinois College women's soccer falls to Lawrence University

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 19, 2024

Midwest Conference leader Lawrence University defeated Illinois College in a women's soccer match on Saturday at Ron Roberts Field at the Banta Bowl, with a final score of 2-1. This result affected Illinois College's standing, bringing their overall record to 9-4-3 and 1-2-2 in conference play. Meanwhile, Lawrence University improved their record to 9-4-2 and maintained an unbeaten streak in the conference with a 4-0-1 record.

Illinois College men's swimming team triumphs over Coe

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 19, 2024

The Illinois College men's swimming team secured a victory in their home opener against Coe, maintaining an unbeaten streak with a 116-74 win. The event took place at the Coultas Natatorium in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Illinois College women's swimming team loses home opener against Coe

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 19, 2024

The Illinois College women's swimming team faced a setback in their home opener against Coe, losing 117-80 at the Coultas Natatorium in Jacksonville, Illinois. This result places the Lady Blues at a 1-2 record for the season.

Illinois College men's soccer sets new school record with victory over Lawrence

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 19, 2024

The Illinois College men's soccer team set a new record for victories in a single season with a 4-1 win over Lawrence at Ron Roberts Field at the Banta Bowl. This win marked their 11th victory, surpassing the previous record of 10 wins achieved by four different teams in past years.

1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Oct. 12

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 18, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Sangamon County Zoning & Land Use Committee met October 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 18, 2024

Sangamon County Zoning & Land Use Committee met 5:45 p.m. Thursday, October 17

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending Oct. 12?

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 18, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Logan County in week ending Oct. 12?

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 18, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.