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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Logan County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 21, 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 Sept. 14 in Logan County

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 21, 2024

There were 10 reported residential sales in Logan County in the week ending Sept. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Illinois College women’s soccer defeats Faith Baptist Bible

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 21, 2024

The Illinois College women's soccer team secured a 3-1 victory over Faith Baptist Bible on Saturday in Ankeny, Iowa. This win followed IC's first loss of the season, improving their record to 6-1-1 while Faith Bible fell to 4-2.

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Illinois College women's tennis sweeps dual matches against Elmhurst and Concordia Chicago

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 21, 2024

The Illinois College women's tennis team achieved a clean sweep in two dual matches on Saturday, defeating both Elmhurst and Concordia Chicago with identical scores of 7-0.

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Illinois College volleyball ends Millikin Invitational with one win and one loss

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 21, 2024

The Illinois College volleyball team participated in the 2024 Millikin Invitational, finishing with a win and a loss on the final day of the event.

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Illinois College women's golf finishes tied for 19th at Midwest Region Classic

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 21, 2024

The Illinois College women's golf team participated in the Midwest Region Classic at Brighton Dale Links in Kansasville, Wisconsin. The event was hosted by Benedictine University. The Lady Blues finished tied for 19th place among 33 teams.

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Gowin's hat trick propels Illinois College past Coe

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 21, 2024

Aidan Gowin scored three goals to lead Illinois College past Coe in a men's non-conference soccer match on Saturday night at England Stadium. The victory moved Illinois College to 5-3-0 for the season, while the Kohawks fell to 3-3-1.

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Fall 2022: 91% of applicants to Jackson County's only university were admitted

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 20, 2024

Jackson County's only university admitted a total of 91% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.

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Logan County median home valuation prices rose by 37.4% in August 2024 compared to August 2023

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 20, 2024

In August, the median sale price of a home in Logan County rose by $33,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 53.2%.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Logan County in week ending Sept. 14

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 20, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2023: Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 administrators rank 415th highest in state for average salary

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 20, 2024

Administrators in Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 earn an average of $108,004 per year, ranking 415th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 20, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Public safety concerns rise one year after Illinois abolishes cash bail

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 20, 2024

One year after Illinois became the first state to abolish cash bail, concerns have emerged regarding public safety and the effectiveness of the new system. The Pretrial Fairness Act, implemented on September 18, 2023, has been met with significant apprehension from both citizens and law enforcement. Critics argue that the act has left communities vulnerable and undermined judicial authority.

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Illinois College women’s cross country competes at Bradley Intercollegiate Championships

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 20, 2024

The Illinois College women's cross country team participated in the Bradley Intercollegiate Championships at Detweiller Park in Peoria, Illinois. This was their second event of the season.

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Illinois College volleyball splits results at Millikin Invitational opener

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 20, 2024

The Illinois College volleyball team participated in the opening night of the 2024 Millikin Invitational, achieving a split result.

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Illinois College women's tennis defeats Southwestern Illinois

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 20, 2024

The Illinois College women's tennis team secured a 6-1 victory over Southwestern Illinois College on Thursday in Belleville, Ill. This win improved the Lady Blues' season record to 6-4.

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Illinois College men's tennis narrowly loses to Southwest Illinois College

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 20, 2024

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – The Illinois College men's tennis team narrowly lost to Southwest Illinois College (SWIC) with a final score of 4-3 on Thursday.

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Rep. Coffey attends children's bike rodeo in Chatham

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 20, 2024

The Chatham Police Department and the city’s library hosted their annual Children’s Bicycle Rodeo last Wednesday night, featuring a variety of events for local children. State Representative Mike Coffey attended the event to show his support for the Chatham community. Activities included bicycle challenges, a petting zoo, tattoo and balloon artists, and photo opportunities with characters such as Paw Patrol and Elmo.

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National Tradesmen Day highlights contributions of skilled workers

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 20, 2024

Today marks National Tradesmen Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the skilled tradesmen who play a crucial role in maintaining and advancing our communities. These professionals, including electricians, plumbers, welders, bricklayers, carpenters, automotive technicians, HVAC technicians, sewing machine operators, house painters, landscape gardeners, and aircraft maintenance technicians, contribute significantly to various industries.