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News from April 2025

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Logan County residents pay $32,573 in County Sales Tax in February

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

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

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$303,706 in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Menard County

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

In 2024, Menard County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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50.1% of Paris-Union School District 95 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 50.1% of the students in Paris-Union School District 95 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, 96.5% of Pembroke Consolidated Community School District 259 students failed math portion of IAR

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 96.5% of Pembroke Consolidated Community School District 259 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Meier advocates for Dorsey family amid DHS relocation disputes

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

Rep. Charlie Meier is actively supporting the Dorsey family in their efforts to prevent their son, Gregory Dorsey, from being relocated to a state-operated developmental center (SODC) far from their home.

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Illinois College's Weakley named coach of the year and wins sportsmanship award

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

Illinois College Men's Tennis Coach Scott Weakley has received the 2025 Midwest Conference Coach of the Year honor.

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Illinois Senate approves bill regulating "zombie drug" xylazine

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

In a significant move to combat the rising threat of certain synthetic drugs in Illinois, the state's Senate has approved legislation aimed at more strictly regulating xylazine, often referred to as the "zombie drug."

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Representative Keicher supports resolution marking 50 years since the Fall of Saigon

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

Today, State Representative Jeff Keicher supported House Resolution 249 as a co-sponsor.

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Rep. Joe Sosnowski hosts homeschool families at Springfield event

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, along with State Representative John M. Cabello and State Senator Andrew Chesney, invited homeschool families from the Stateline area to Springfield.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 30, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3.

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Logan County taxpayers give just over $2.7 million in County School Facility Tax in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2025

In 2024, Logan County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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$694,080 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Sangamon County

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2025

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

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Did Litchfield Community Unit School District 12 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 50.2% of the students in Litchfield Community Unit School District 12 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Logan County collects $68,414 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2025

In February, Logan County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois representative criticizes governor's remarks against Republicans

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker has been criticized for statements made last weekend, which some political figures consider as promoting violence and disorder against Republicans.

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REAL ID requirements set to take effect on May 7

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2025

There is only one week remaining until the new federal REAL ID requirements take effect.

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Give DeKalb County ready to host annual day of giving on May 1

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2025

The annual day of giving, known as Give DeKalb County, is approaching.

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Chatham community mourns loss in tragic vehicle accident

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2025

Tragedy struck the Chatham community yesterday afternoon when a vehicle accident claimed the lives of four young girls.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 2?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 29, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 2.

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Menard County collects $64,173 in County School Facility Tax in February

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 28, 2025

In February, Menard County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.