February, 2025 Stories | Sangamon Sun

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

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 16, 2025

The only price of regular 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.

Sangamon Sun Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2024?

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 16, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Manufacturing industry located within the Sangamon Sun publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Graduation rates from Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 fall in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 16, 2025

The graduation rate in Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 fell to 90.1% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

Bill seeks to expand military recruitment events in Illinois high schools

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 16, 2025

State Representative Mike Coffey has introduced a new bill aimed at increasing military recruitment events in high schools.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 19?

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 16, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 15, 2025

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

How many students from Lincoln Community High School District 404 graduated in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 15, 2025

The graduation rate in Lincoln Community High School District 404 fell to 91.3% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Sangamon County in week ending Feb. 8?

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 15, 2025

The only price of midgrade 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.

City of Athens City Council Committee met February 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 15, 2025

City of Athens City Council Committee met Thursday, February 13

Illinois College track team secures five titles at Roger Haynes Invitational

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 15, 2025

The Illinois College men's track and field team achieved notable success at the Roger Haynes Invitational, held at the Huff Athletic Center in Monmouth, Illinois.

Softball doubleheader at WashU postponed due to weather

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 15, 2025

Today's softball doubleheader at Washington University in St. Louis has been postponed because of bad weather conditions.

Lake Forest wins against Illinois College with last-second basket

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 15, 2025

Lake Forest, Illinois - In a closely contested Midwest Conference basketball game on Saturday, Lake Forest College secured a narrow victory over Illinois College with a last-second shot.

Nikki Budzinski voices concerns over Trump's statement and VA staff cuts

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 15, 2025

On February 15, Rep. Nikki Budzinski addressed key issues in her tweets concerning Justice Lisa Holder White's milestone achievement and potential risks associated with former President Trump's statements about population displacement.

Illinois College excels at Roger Haynes Invitational with six champions

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 15, 2025

The Illinois College women's track and field team had a successful outing at the Roger Haynes Invitational, held at the Huff Athletic Center in Monmouth, Illinois.

Patterson's late heroics lift Lady Blues over Lake Forest

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 15, 2025

With a decisive play in the final seconds, Jayln Patterson secured a 70-68 victory for the Lady Blues against Lake Forest on Saturday at the Lake Forest College Sports and Recreation Center.