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Illinois College softball splits doubleheader with Grinnell on Senior Day

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 27, 2025

The Illinois College Lady Blues softball team had a mixed performance in their doubleheader against Grinnell on Senior Day at Jessica Kamp Field.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 30?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 27, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 30.

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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Logan County?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 26, 2025

Since 1970, Logan County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 16.7%.

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573 lawyers in good standing in cities within Sangamon County as of March

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 26, 2025

There were 573 lawyers in good standing in cities within Sangamon County as of March.

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Sangamon County taxpayers give approximately $2.2 million in County School Facility Tax in February

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 26, 2025

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

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Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 53.1% of the students in Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23 passed the ELA 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 | Apr 26, 2025

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

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Menard County taxpayers give $63,929 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 26, 2025

In February, Menard County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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James secures top-five spot as Blueboys finish 13th at tournament

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 26, 2025

Jarrett James played a key role in securing a 13th-place finish for the Blueboys at the recent Take Back the Night tournament.

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Illinois College splits doubleheader against Lawrence University; prepares for Sunday's crucial game

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 26, 2025

In Jacksonville, Illinois, a doubleheader between Illinois College and Lawrence University highlighted strong pitching performances on Saturday.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 29?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 26, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 29.

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Menard County residents pay $25,858 in County Sales Tax in February

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 25, 2025

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

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$18,522 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Menard County

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 25, 2025

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

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Q4 2024 Recap: 17 parolees from Sangamon County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 25, 2025

There were 17 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Sangamon County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Virginia Community Unit School District 64 in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 25, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 53.4% of the students in Virginia Community Unit School District 64 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 28?

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 25, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 28.

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55.2% of Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 24, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.2% of the students in Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Logan County had 10 lawyers in good standing in March

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 24, 2025

Cities within Logan County recorded 10 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of March.

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Sangamon County Community Resources Committee met April 22

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 24, 2025

Sangamon County Community Resources Committee met 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 22

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Sangamon County Finance Committee met April 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 24, 2025

Sangamon County Finance Committee met Tuesday, April 22