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News from August 2025

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Keicher and Syverson invite public to September coffee and conversation event

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 28, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) will hold a Coffee & Conversation event for local residents on Saturday, September 6.

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Illinois Rep. Mike Coffey attends 2025 Farm Progress Show in Decatur

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 28, 2025

Illinois State Representative Mike Coffey attended the 2025 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, an event recognized as the nation’s largest outdoor farm show.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Menard County in week ending Aug. 23

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 28, 2025

The only price of midgrade 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.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 23

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 27, 2025

The only price of regular 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.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 23

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 27, 2025

The only price of E85 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.

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How many inmates sentenced in Sangamon County will be released during week ending Sept. 6?

By M. A. Miranda | Aug 27, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Sangamon County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 6.

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Illinois lawmakers advance measures targeting opioid overdose prevention

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 27, 2025

The number of fatal opioid-related overdoses in Illinois remains high, with synthetic opioids such as fentanyl being a major cause.

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State Rep. Mike Coffey engages with businesses in Illinois' 95th District for government efficiency

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 27, 2025

State Representative Mike Coffey is seeking to improve his understanding of businesses in Illinois' 95th District through the ‘Mike on Main Street’ initiative.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Inner-City Muslim Action Network

By H. K. Calvert | Aug 27, 2025

Inner-City Muslim Action Network, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive five grants totaling $2,267,040 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698, Public Act 103-0006).

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Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 taxpayers faced $405,008 in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By P. K. Williamson | Aug 27, 2025

Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3's outstanding school debt reached $405,008 as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $68,183.2 per student.

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September: 2 inmates sentenced in Logan County to be released

By M. L. Hammonds | Aug 27, 2025

There are two inmates sentenced in Logan County set to be released from prison in September.

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Rep. Charlie Meier hosts tire recycling event in Greenville

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 27, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) organized a free tire recycling event at the Bond County Fairgrounds in Greenville, drawing hundreds of local residents.

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Illinois College volleyball picked third in Midwest Conference preseason poll

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 27, 2025

Illinois College’s women’s volleyball team has been projected to finish third in the 2025 Midwest Conference, according to the league’s preseason coaches poll released Wednesday.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Aug. 30?

By S. G. Roy | Aug 27, 2025

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Aug. 16

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 26, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Pembroke Consolidated Community School District 259 taxpayers faced $460,000 in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By P. K. Williamson | Aug 26, 2025

Pembroke Consolidated Community School District 259 had the lowest outstanding school debt among Kankakee County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Government-backed nonprofit Illinois Conservation Foundation profiled

By H. K. Calvert | Aug 26, 2025

Illinois Conservation Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Inside Springfield Urban League—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By H. K. Calvert | Aug 25, 2025

Springfield Urban League, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive six grants totaling $2,300,000 in FY2024 for infrastructure improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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1 gas station in cities throughout Logan County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 16

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 25, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois College men’s cross country picked sixth in Midwest Conference preseason poll

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 25, 2025

The Illinois College men's cross country team has been selected to finish sixth in the Midwest Conference (MWC) Preseason Coaches' Poll, as announced by the league on Monday.