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Illinois College wins over Monmouth with strong first-half performance

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 4, 2025

The Illinois College men's basketball team secured a 77-62 victory over Monmouth in a Midwest Conference game at Sherman Gymnasium on Saturday.

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Illinois scholarship fund opens applications for high school seniors

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 4, 2025

The Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship Fund is offering financial support to graduating high school seniors in Illinois.

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Illinois College women’s basketball secures dominant win over Monmouth

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 4, 2025

The Illinois College women's basketball team secured a significant victory against Monmouth College with a final score of 75-50.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Jan. 7?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 4, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Logan County in week ending Dec. 28?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 3, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Dec. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 in 2022-23 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 3, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 21.3% of the students in Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many students failed their math exams in Menard County in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 3, 2025

Nearly 8 in 10 Menard County public high school students aren't at grade level in math.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending Dec. 28?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 3, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Springfield welcomes first baby of 2025 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 3, 2025

HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield welcomed the first baby of 2025, Aar’ion Henderson, born to Arion Malone on January 1 at 9:40 a.m. The newborn weighed 5 pounds, 8.8 ounces and measured 18.75 inches long.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 6?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 3, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 6.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Logan County in week ending Dec. 28

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 2, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: 80% of students in Sangamon County schools failed state math exam in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 2, 2025

8 in 10 Sangamon County public high school students aren't at grade level in math.

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Did Springfield School District 186 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 2, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 23% of the students in Springfield School District 186 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q3 Recap: 1 parolee from Logan County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 2, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in Logan County released on parole during the third quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Logan County in week ending Dec. 28?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 2, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois College's Collin Brunstein receives multiple All-American honors

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 2, 2025

The All-American accolades for the 2024 season continue to accumulate for Illinois College wide receiver Collin Brunstein.

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Drew Chance honored as NCAA Division III coordinator of the year

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 2, 2025

Illinois College Offensive Coordinator Drew Chance has been recognized as the 2024 NCAA Division III Coordinator of the Year by FootballScoop.

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Illinois lame duck session proceeds despite opposition

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 2, 2025

In the closing moments of the Illinois House of Representatives' 2024 Veto Session, a motion to end the session "sine die" was called by House Republican Floor Leader Patrick Windhorst.

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Illinois lawmakers may pass more gun control laws in upcoming lame duck session

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 2, 2025

In the closing moments of the Illinois House of Representatives' 2024 Veto Session, a motion was made by House Republican Floor Leader Patrick Windhorst to adjourn the session "sine die," which would have concluded the 103rd General Assembly...

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 5?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 2, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 5.