February, 2025 Stories | Sangamon Sun

Illinois College finishes eighth at Midwest Conference Swimming Championships

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 23, 2025

Abby Stevens achieved a notable performance for the Illinois College women's swimming and diving team during the final day of the 2025 Midwest Conference Championships held at the Russell K. Osgood Pool and Deck/Natatorium in Grinnell, Iowa.

Illinois College men's swimming team finishes fourth at MWC Championships

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 23, 2025

The Illinois College men's swimming and diving team secured a fourth-place finish at the Midwest Conference Championships, held at the Russell K. Osgood Pool and Deck/Natatorium in Grinnell, Iowa.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 26?

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 23, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

Menard County taxpayers give $28,441 in County Sales Tax in November 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 22, 2025

In November 2024, Menard County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 22, 2025

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

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Menard County as of January?

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 22, 2025

Cities within Menard County recorded six lawyers in good standing to practice law as of January.

2,031 students enrolled at Rochester Community Unit School District 3A in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 22, 2025

Enrollment at Rochester Community Unit School District 3A fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Benson sets school record at Hilltop Classic

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 22, 2025

Maddie Benson set a new school record for Illinois College's women's track and field team at the Hilltop Classic held at King Field House in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Dylan Doss shines with double win, sets record at Hilltop Classic

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 22, 2025

Dylan Doss had a standout performance at the Hilltop Classic held at King Field House in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Illinois College swimmers compete strongly at MWC Championships

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 22, 2025

Cooper Meyer and Scottie Nicotra led the Illinois College men's swimming and diving team on Saturday at the Midwest Conference Championships held at the Russell K. Osgood Pool and Deck/Natatorium in Grinnell, Iowa.

Illinois College competes on day three at MWC Championships

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 22, 2025

The Illinois College women's swimming team concluded the third day of the 2025 Midwest Conference Championships at the Russell K. Osgood Pool and Deck/Natatorium in Grinnell, Iowa, on Saturday.