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Analysis: 69.5% of students in Sangamon County schools failed English exam in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 18, 2024

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

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Greenview Community Unit School District 200 in 2022-23 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 18, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 31.3% of the students in Greenview Community Unit School District 200 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Property tax hikes in Montgomery County paused amid community concerns

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 18, 2024

Over the past month, property taxes in Montgomery County have seen a significant increase.

Coffey introduces bill to support participation of student athletes

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 18, 2024

Rep. Coffey has introduced House Bill 5880, which aims to support student athletes by allowing them to participate in interscholastic athletic practices and events.

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

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

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

Logan County home valuations rose in October compared to the same period in 2023

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

In October, the median sale price of a home in Logan County rose by $18,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 2.2%.

Did Community Unit School District 16 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 31.8% of the students in Community Unit School District 16 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

The only price of midgrade 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.

$230,091 in County School Facility Tax collected in September for Logan County

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

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

Lincoln-Douglas debates highlighted contrasting visions for America

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

In the fall of 1858, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas engaged in a series of debates that would not only shape their political futures but also address the pressing issue of slavery in America.

Illinois introduces new laws on wages, digital IDs, and employment verification

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

Illinois will implement several new laws on January 1, 2025, following the passage of multiple bills during the spring session in the statehouse.

General Assembly passes key legislation addressing education, healthcare, and infrastructure

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

The General Assembly has passed a series of legislative measures in 2024.

31.9% of Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 16, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 31.9% of the students in Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Analysis: 69.5% of students in Sangamon County schools failed English exam in 2023-24 school year

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Greenview Community Unit School District 200 in 2022-23 school year?

Property tax hikes in Montgomery County paused amid community concerns

Coffey introduces bill to support participation of student athletes

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

Logan County home valuations rose in October compared to the same period in 2023

Did Community Unit School District 16 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

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

$230,091 in County School Facility Tax collected in September for Logan County

Lincoln-Douglas debates highlighted contrasting visions for America

Illinois introduces new laws on wages, digital IDs, and employment verification

General Assembly passes key legislation addressing education, healthcare, and infrastructure

31.9% of Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Nov. 19

Village of Sherman Board of Trustees met Nov. 19

Village of Illiopolis Board of Trustees met Nov. 18

Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education will meet December 18

Village of Greenview Village Board will meet Dec. 16

Sangamon County Board Road and Bridge Committee will meet Dec. 18

Sangamon County Jail Committee will meet Dec. 17

Madigan trial progresses; Illinois faces financial challenges amid legislative changes

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