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Number of Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 students graduating rises in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 14, 2025

The graduation rate in Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 grew to 91.6% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Feb. 8

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 14, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Logan County in week ending Feb. 8?

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 14, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Rosenthal reacts to Mike Madigan's corruption trial verdict

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 14, 2025

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal of Morrisonville has expressed his reaction to the guilty verdicts in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.

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Illinois College softball ranked third in MWC preseason poll

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 14, 2025

The Illinois College softball team has been ranked third in the Midwest Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll, as announced by the league.

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Rep. Nikki Budzinski discusses administration's impact on community projects and labor board

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 14, 2025

In recent tweets by Rep. Nikki Budzinski dated February 13-14, she criticizes administrative actions under President Trump affecting federal funding and labor rights enforcement while also extending holiday greetings to her constituents in...

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Rep. Nikki Budzinski advocates for education reform and holiday renaming legislation

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 14, 2025

On February 14, 2025, Rep. Nikki Budzinski discussed her advocacy efforts for educational reforms and legislative changes to Presidents' Day via social media posts.

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Illinois College sweeps Bridgewater College in Overwatch 2 match

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 14, 2025

Illinois College's Overwatch 2 team achieved a decisive victory against Bridgewater College in their recent MEC match, sweeping the series with a 3-0 win.

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Illinois College baseball team ranked sixth in MWC preseason coaches' poll

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 14, 2025

The Illinois College baseball team has been ranked sixth in the Midwest Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll, according to an announcement by the league.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 17?

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 14, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 17.

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More students from Porta Community Unit School District 202 graduated in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 13, 2025

The graduation rate in Porta Community Unit School District 202 grew to 91.8% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

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Logan County residents paid 30th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during November 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 13, 2025

Logan County residents paid $601,685 in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per county in November 2024.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 8

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 13, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Nikki Budzinski discusses veterans' welfare and public education initiatives

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 13, 2025

In recent social media posts dated February 12-13, Rep. Nikki Budzinski emphasized her dedication to supporting veterans' welfare and public school systems while announcing her new position within an agricultural subcommittee focused on risk...

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Illinois House Republicans call for ethics reform amid corruption concerns

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 13, 2025

The Illinois House Republicans are advocating for swift ethics reform in response to what they describe as a culture of corruption that has undermined public confidence in the state.

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Illinois College splits matches with Cornell and Campbellsville in SSBU competition

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 13, 2025

The Illinois College SSBU team participated in a dual MEC showdown on Wednesday night, facing off against Cornell College and Campbellsville College.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 16?

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 13, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 16.

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Graduation rates from Rochester Community Unit School District 3A fall in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 12, 2025

The graduation rate in Rochester Community Unit School District 3A fell to 92.4% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

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$239,904 in County School Facility Tax collected in November 2024 for Logan County

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 12, 2025

In November 2024, Logan County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Sangamon County in January?

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 12, 2025

There were two fewer active legal licenses in cities within Sangamon County in January compared to the previous month.