August, 2025 Stories | Sangamon Sun

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: The Pharmacy Art Gallery Art Space

By H. K. Calvert | Aug 31, 2025

The Pharmacy Art Gallery Art Space, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $200,000 grant in FY2024 for capital improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Sangamon County in week ending Aug. 23

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 31, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Menard County in week ending Aug. 23?

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 31, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois College women’s soccer defeats Nebraska Wesleyan to remain unbeaten

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 31, 2025

The Illinois College women's soccer team secured a 5-4 win against Nebraska Wesleyan at Abel Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Sunday.

Illinois College’s Macie Petropoulos ties for second after first round at Highland Championships

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 31, 2025

Macie Petropoulos began her collegiate golf career with a score of 75, finishing three over par in the opening round of the Highland Championships held in Rock Island, Illinois.

Illinois College women’s soccer predicted fourth in preseason Midwest Conference coaches’ poll

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 31, 2025

Illinois College's women's soccer team has been projected to finish fourth in the 2025 Midwest Conference (MWC) Preseason Coaches' Poll, according to an announcement by the league.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending Aug. 23?

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 30, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

3 gas stations in cities throughout Logan County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 23

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 30, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Government-backed nonprofit North River Commission profiled

By H. K. Calvert | Aug 30, 2025

North River Commission, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $750,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois College volleyball splits opening matches at home invitational

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 30, 2025

The Illinois College volleyball team began its season by hosting the Lady Blue Invitational at Sherman Gymnasium in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Illinois College women’s tennis splits opening weekend matches

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 30, 2025

The Illinois College women's tennis team began its season with a split performance at the Webster Groves Recreation Center on Saturday.

Illinois College men’s tennis opens season with dual wins over Westminster and Webster

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 30, 2025

The Illinois College men's tennis team began its season with two victories on Saturday at the Webster Groves Recreation Center in Missouri.

Sangamon County Board Road and Bridge Committee met August 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 30, 2025

Sangamon County Board Road and Bridge Committee met 6:30 a.m.Wednesday, August 27

Illinois College men's soccer starts season with draw against Simpson

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 30, 2025

The Illinois College men's soccer team began its 2025 season with a scoreless draw against Simpson College on Saturday evening at Buxton Stadium in Indianola, Iowa.