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Menard County Board of Commissioners met Nov. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2024

Menard County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Nov. 18

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Logan County Board Workshop will meet Dec. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2024

Logan County Board Workshop will meet Monday, Dec. 16

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City of Petersburg City Council met Nov. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2024

City of Petersburg City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 19

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City of Petersburg City Council will meet Dec. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2024

City of Petersburg City Council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 17

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Ball-Chatham Community School District 5 Finance Committee met Nov. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2024

Ball-Chatham Community School District 5 Finance Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 19

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1 gas station in cities throughout Menard County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Dec. 7

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many Logan County students failed their English exams in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 16, 2024

More than 7 in 10 Logan County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Illinois issues over 155K standard IDs to noncitizens amid rising pension concerns

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 16, 2024

In Illinois, a new law allowing noncitizens to obtain standardized driver's licenses and IDs has resulted in over 155,000 such documents being issued since its implementation in July.

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Madigan trial progresses; Illinois faces financial challenges amid legislative changes

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 16, 2024

The trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has entered its third month at the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending Dec. 7?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 15, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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33% of Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 15, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 33% of the students in Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Sangamon County in week ending Dec. 7

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 15, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 16?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 15, 2024

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 16.

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2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Menard County?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

There were seven offenders released on parole during 2023 that live in Menard County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Logan County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Dec. 7

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2022-23 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 33% of the students in Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

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

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Illinois College loses double OT thriller against Lawrence

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

The Illinois College men's basketball team faced a challenging game against Lawrence, resulting in a 77-75 loss after double overtime at Alexander Gym in Appleton, Wisconsin.

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Rep. Nikki Budzinski secures funds for IL13 law enforcement; reflects on marriage equality

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

Rep. Nikki Budzinski announced securing over $360k in federal funding for local law enforcement on December 13, while also celebrating two years since the Respect for Marriage Act's enactment and remembering Sandy Hook victims on December 14

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Wreaths Across America Day pays tribute to veterans nationwide

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 14, 2024

Today marks Wreaths Across America Day, a nationwide event dedicated to honoring veterans by placing wreaths at their graves.