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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Logan County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

There was one offender convicted of homicide living in Logan County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

How many inmates sentenced in Sangamon County will be released during May?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

There are three inmates sentenced in Sangamon County set to be released from jail in May.

Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 56.6% of the students in Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

State Representatives advocate for new laws to support family farms in Illinois

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

On April 23, 2025, three Illinois House Republicans and family farmers convened at the Capitol to advocate for legislative measures aimed at aiding the state's agriculture sector.

Illinois school libraries in 52nd District secure 2025 state grant funding

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

The Secretary of State’s Office and Representative McLaughlin have announced that state grants for the 2025 fiscal year have been secured for school libraries in Illinois' 52nd District.

Coffey appreciates assistant's work on Administrative Professionals Day

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

Administrative Professionals Day is set aside to honor the individuals who play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of workplaces.

Illinois College men's soccer camps set to begin in June

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

The Illinois College Men's Soccer Camps return this June, headlined by Head Coach Evan Philpott, along with assistant coaches John Antoine and Dan Keller.

Blueboys fall to Monmouth in conclusion of conference series

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

The Blueboys baseball team suffered a 6-3 defeat against Monmouth College on Wednesday afternoon at Glasgow Field, concluding their conference series.

Parker Detmers, former Glenwood High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 22 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

The game took place at Kentucky Proud Park.

Dalen Banks, former Springfield High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 22 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

The game took place at Horenberger Field.

Tuesday, April 22: Auburn High School standout Vladimiro Aguirre’s college team loses to UW Whitewater Warhawks

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

The Rockford Regents lost 11-3 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the UW Whitewater Warhawks on Tuesday, April 22.

On Tuesday, April 22, former Sacred Heart/Griffin High School standout Mitch Dye’s college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

The game took place at Bob Warn Field.

Tuesday, April 22: Rochester High School standout Jack Swaney’s college team wins to Valparaiso Beacons

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

The Northern Illinois Huskies won 8-6 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Valparaiso Beacons on Tuesday, April 22.

Griffin Neuweg and Tyler Gade, former Rochester High School standouts, played on Tuesday, April 22 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

The Millikin Big Blue lost 3-2 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Illinois Wesleyan Titans on Tuesday, April 22.

Marshall Ingold, former Rochester High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 22 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

The game took place at Horenberger Field.

Trey Schilling, former Lincoln Community High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 22 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

The game took place at Horenberger Field.

Chad Saner, former Lanphier High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 22 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

The game took place at Emory G. Bauer Field.

Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 26?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 23, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 26.

From Peoria Standard

State Rep. Hauter on IHSA refusal to ban males from females sports: ‘IHSA’s response is baffling and wrong’

By Peoria Standard reports | 2 months ago

State Rep. Dr. Bill Hauter (R-Morton) is harshly criticizing the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) this week following the organization’s refusal to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order banning biological males from participating in female sports in school athletic competitions.

Logan County collects $259,646 in County School Facility Tax in January

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 22, 2025

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