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Menard County residents rank 66th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for June

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 8, 2024

Menard County residents paid $215,217 in sales taxes, ranking 66th in total sales taxes paid per county in June.

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City of Petersburg City Council met September 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 8, 2024

City of Petersburg City Council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 3.

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Illinois College secures dominant win over University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 8, 2024

ST. LOUIS – The Illinois College men's soccer team scored three goals in each half, securing a 6-1 victory over the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis at the Saint Louis University High School football stadium on Sunday.

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Grandparents Day celebrated on September 8, 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 8, 2024

Today we honor the amazing grandparents who fill our lives with love and cherished memories. Be sure to take the time today to show your grandparents how much you appreciate them. Happy Grandparents Day!

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 8, 2024

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Logan County in week ending Aug. 31

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 7, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Sangamon County home sales in week ending Aug. 31

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 7, 2024

There were 12 reported residential sales in Sangamon County in the week ending Aug. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 7, 2024

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

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Home sales during week ending Aug. 31 in Logan County

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 7, 2024

There were two reported residential sales in Logan County in the week ending Aug. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Logan County residents pay $241,821 in County School Facility Tax in June

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 7, 2024

In June, Logan County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois faces flat revenues; unemployment rises amid licensure delays

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 7, 2024

General Assembly reports largely flat state revenues in August 2024. The monthly report tracks state general funds revenues, equivalent to inflows into the state’s overall ‘checking account.’ Money coming into Springfield-based general funds totaled $3,485 million in August 2024, up only $50 million (1.5%) from the $3,435 million in equivalent state revenues enjoyed in the year-earlier period, August 2023. This 1.5% increase concealed a decline in real state income during this 31-day period, as 2023-2024 inflation has caused the prices of goods and services to rise faster...

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Illinois College triumphs over Millikin in season opener

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 7, 2024

The Illinois College football team commenced the 2024 season with a decisive 46-21 victory over Millikin at Frank M. Lindsay Field on Saturday.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 31

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 7, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Menard County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Entertainment event this weekend in Springfield Metro: Friday, Sept. 6 - Sunday, Sept. 8

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 6, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Logan County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois Supreme Court upholds ruling against controversial election law

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The Illinois Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court ruling that declared a controversial election law passed by Illinois Democrats unconstitutional. Senate Bill 2412, referred to by House Republicans as the “Katie Stuart Protection Act,” aimed to end the practice of allowing local party organizations to appoint candidates for the general election in uncontested legislative races. This slating process requires candidates to collect and file signed petitions from registered voters within their district. However, Democrats sought to eliminate this practice entirely.

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Illinois College men’s cross country starts season with seventh place at UIS Invitational

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The Illinois College men's cross country team commenced its 2024 season with a seventh-place finish at the UIS Invitational on Friday in Springfield, Illinois. The Blueboys achieved a team score of 204 points.

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Coffey’s office offers support for professional licensure applications

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 6, 2024

Constituents of the 95th District can now receive assistance with their professional licensure application process through Representative Coffey's office. The initiative aims to expedite the process for obtaining a professional license.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Sangamon County in week ending Aug. 31

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.