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

How many companies in cities in Sangamon County received FDA inspections in 2024?

There were four companies in a city associated with Sangamon County that received four FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Did Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 51.9% of the students in Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Senate Republicans seek federal guidance on Illinois sports and Title IX compliance

Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus have written to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, seeking federal guidance on how to ensure fairness in women's sports within the state's high schools.

Illinois State Rep. Coffee criticizes state fiscal management, supports skilled trade and homeschool families

State Representative Mike Coffey recently discussed pressing state issues with Patrick Pfingsten from WMAY.

Illinois College's Jordan Closs earns third consecutive MWC Pitcher of the Week honor

Illinois College's athlete, Jordan Closs, has once again been honored by the Midwest Conference.

Feldhake leads Illinois College clay target team in third-week performance

Ann Feldhake showcased her shooting prowess in the third week of the spring season for the Illinois College Clay Target team, nearly achieving a perfect score.

Menard County: Medicare transfers accounted for 5.9% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.9% of income in Menard County, providing an average of $3,374 per capita to residents.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 1?

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 1.

Did Athens Community Unit School District 213 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 53% of the students in Athens Community Unit School District 213 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Logan County collects $232,271 in County School Facility Tax in February

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

Menard County collects $72,900 in County School Facility Tax in January

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

Sangamon County residents pay $186,619 in County Sales Tax in February

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

Village of La Grange Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met April 23

Village of La Grange Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Wednesday, April 23

Village of Divernon Board of Trustees met April 23

Village of Divernon Board of Trustees met Wednesday, April 23

Menard County Board of Commissioners met April 24

Menard County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, April 24

City of Petersburg City Council met April 1

City of Petersburg City Council met Tuesday, April 1

Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education met April 24

Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education met Thursday, April 24

Illinois College loses final home game of the series to Lawrence

Illinois College faced a challenging match against Lawrence, falling 16-6 in the final home game of the weekend series.

Illinois College men's tennis scores eight victories at Midwest Conference Tournament