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News from September 2024

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Senator Bennett discusses carbon sequestration and rising cyberattacks

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 24, 2024

Senator Bennett has announced several updates and upcoming events, including a session titled "Coffee and Conversation with Senator Bennett" scheduled for September 25 at the Coffee Steamer in Forest, Illinois.

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Operation Lifesaver shares rail safety tips during Rail Safety Week

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 24, 2024

Make sure you know how to stay safe around railroad tracks in Springfield and surrounding communities. Here are some important rail safety tips from Operation Lifesaver:

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2023: Community Unit School District 16 administrators rank 429th lowest in state for average salary

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 23, 2024

Administrators in Community Unit School District 16 earn an average of $106,826 per year, ranking 429th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas 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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Illinois College men's golf team competes in Midwest Region Classic

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 23, 2024

The Illinois College men's golf team participated in the Midwest Region Classic held at Brighton Dale Link in Kansasville, Wisconsin. The Blueboys secured the 27th position out of 44 teams.

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Illinois College players earn MWC Performer of the Week honors

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 23, 2024

Illinois College's Cam Dailey and Timo Kato have been named Midwest Conference Football Performers of the Week, as announced by the league. Dailey received the award for his defensive performance, while Kato was honored for his special teams play following the Blueboys' 44-14 victory over Ripon in their home opener at England Stadium.

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Illinois sees slight rise in unemployment; DMV offices adjust hours

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 23, 2024

The Illinois unemployment rate increased in August, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Nonfarm payrolls rose by 800 jobs, while the unemployment rate climbed by 0.1 percentage point to 5.3 percent. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provided the preliminary data released by IDES. July's payroll change was revised from an initial increase of 12,900 jobs to 10,300 jobs, with the unemployment rate remaining at 5.2 percent.

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Illinois College clay target team finishes first week of shooting

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 23, 2024

The Illinois College clay target team completed the season's first week of shooting.

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

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 23, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon 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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Sangamon County collects $181,610 in County Sales Tax in June

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 22, 2024

In June, Sangamon County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Menard County in August?

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 22, 2024

Cities within Menard County recorded six lawyers in good standing to practice law as of August.

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Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 431st highest in state for average salary in 2023

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 22, 2024

Administrators in Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $107,088 per year, ranking 431st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Logan County in week ending Sept. 14

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of E85 gas 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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Entertainment event this week in Springfield Metro: Sept. 22-28

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 22, 2024

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

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Illinois College women's soccer falls to Central with a score of 3-0

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 22, 2024

The Illinois College women's soccer team faced a 3-0 defeat against Central on Sunday at the A.N. Kuyper Athletics Complex in Pella, Iowa.

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Illinois College wins home opener against Ripon

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 22, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – The Illinois College football team opened the 2024 home portion of the season with a 44-14 win over Ripon in a Midwest Conference contest on Saturday at England Stadium.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 22, 2024

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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Analysis: Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23 administrators rank 428th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 21, 2024

Administrators in Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23 earn an average of $107,211 per year, ranking 428th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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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.