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Nikki Budzinski raises concerns over healthcare accessibility amid administrative changes

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 23, 2025

U.S Representative Nikki Budzinski highlights significant public health concerns through recent tweets dated January 22-23, 2025.

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Free screening of 'Glory' honors Galesburg's Civil War heroes

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 23, 2025

The Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg will host a free screening of the 1989 film "Glory" on February 15 at 7 p.m. The film, starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, and Morgan Freeman, tells the story of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment during...

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Illinois College wins against Central College in MVEC Overwatch match

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 23, 2025

Carter Naeve made an impressive debut for Illinois College in their 4-0 victory over Central College on Wednesday night.

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Rep. Nikki Budzinski addresses industry consolidation and birthright citizenship

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 23, 2025

On January 23, 2025, Rep. Nikki Budzinski discussed issues including industry consolidation's impact on pricing and affirmed support for birthright citizenship through social media posts.

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

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 23, 2025

This former Sangamon Sun area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 26.

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Graduation rates from Porta Community Unit School District 202 rise in 2022-23 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2025

The graduation rate in Porta Community Unit School District 202 grew to 78.5% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the year before.

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Travis Weaver introduces HB1471 in House on Jan. 21—here’s what you need to know

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1471 on Jan. 21, with Travis Weaver as the lead sponsor.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Logan County in week ending Jan. 18?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cities in Logan County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in December 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Logan County in December 2024 compared to the previous month.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Sangamon County in week ending Jan. 18

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Travis Weaver brings HB1470 to the Illinois House on Jan. 21—what to know

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1470 on Jan. 21, with Travis Weaver as the lead sponsor.

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Logan County taxpayers give $34,013 in County Sales Tax in October 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2025

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

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Travis Weaver introduces HB1473 in House on Jan. 21—here’s what you need to know

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2025

House Bill HB1473, backed by Travis Weaver, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 21, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Travis Weaver brings HB1472 to the Illinois House on Jan. 21—what to know

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2025

House Bill HB1472, backed by Travis Weaver, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 21, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Springfield's economic growth surpasses $1.75 billion with SSGA's efforts

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2025

The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is marking another year of progress in promoting economic development and partnership opportunities throughout Springfield and Sangamon County.

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St. John's celebrates ten years as Level I Trauma Center

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2025

HSHS St. John’s Regional Trauma Center is marking a decade of service as a Level I Trauma Center in January 2025.

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Conservation Achievement Scholarship program opens applications for Illinois high school seniors

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program.

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Rep. Nikki Budzinski addresses Citizens United and Roe v. Wade anniversaries

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2025

In a series of tweets posted on January 21-22 by Rep. Nikki Budzinski from Illinois’ 13th district discussed key legal issues including Citizens United and Roe v. Wade anniversaries while highlighting her new role in veterans' affairs technology...

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 25?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 25.

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How many students from Riverton Community Unit School District 14 graduated in 2022-23 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 21, 2025

The graduation rate in Riverton Community Unit School District 14 fell to 80.2% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the year before.