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News from September 2024

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City of Petersburg City Council met Aug. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 4, 2024

City of Petersburg City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 6

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Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Aug. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 4, 2024

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Thursday, Aug. 8

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Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Aug. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 4, 2024

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, Aug. 28

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Illinois College men's basketball announces seven new recruits

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 4, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – Head Coach Steve Schweer and the Illinois College Men's Basketball team have introduced seven new players to the program.

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Illinois faces economic challenges amid revised unemployment figures

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 4, 2024

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Illinois College women’s soccer draws with Augustana

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 4, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – The Illinois College women's soccer team remains unbeaten after a 1-1 draw with Augustana on Wednesday night at England Stadium.

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Celebrating National Wildlife Day: Importance of embracing nature

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 4, 2024

Happy National Wildlife Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible diversity of creatures on our planet. Take a moment to learn more about local wildlife, support conservation efforts, and appreciate the beauty of nature around us.

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Illinois Supreme Court blocks law limiting candidate slating

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 4, 2024

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Menard County taxpayers give $22,116 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 3, 2024

In June, Menard County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Logan County in week ending Aug. 24?

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 3, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Logan County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cities within Sangamon County registered 14 fewer lawyers with active licenses to practice law in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 3, 2024

There were 14 fewer active legal licenses in cities within Sangamon County in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.

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Congresswoman Mary Miller: 'Kamala Harris and Joe Biden have put your family’s safety LAST!'

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 3, 2024

U.S. Representative Mary Miller shared information about a Jordanian migrant who attempted to access a military installation, stating, "Kamala Harris and Joe Biden have put your family’s safety LAST!" She made the statement in an August 28 Facebook post.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Logan County in week ending Aug. 24?

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 3, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Logan County in week ending Aug. 24?

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 3, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Sangamon County residents paid 9th-largest sum in June

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 3, 2024

Sangamon County residents paid $3.5 million in sales taxes, the ninth highest total paid per county in June.

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Menard County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2022-23 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 3, 2024

The most prevalent ethnicity in Menard County student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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National Preparedness Month emphasizes readiness with safety plans and essential supplies

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 3, 2024

September is National Preparedness Month. This month, be sure to assess your safety plans, stock up on essential supplies, and be ready for any emergency situation.

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Orchards and pumpkin farms open for visitors in Illinois' 108th District

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 3, 2024

Illinois orchards and pumpkins are available across the 108th District, offering families the opportunity to visit local farms and take home some of the best produce Illinois has to offer.

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Entertainment event this week in Springfield Metro: Sept. 1-7

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 3, 2024

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

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 24

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 3, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.