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FOIA Request Sent to Centralia School District 135 Regarding Emails and Memos on January 28, 2025

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 28, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Centralia School District 135 on January 28, 2025.

FOIA Request Sent to Riverton Community Unit School District 14 Regarding Emails and Memos on January 28, 2025

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 28, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Riverton Community Unit School District 14 on January 28, 2025.

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Illinois House passes bill transferring Shabbona Lake State Park

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 28, 2025

The Illinois House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 867, which facilitates the transfer of state land to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in DeKalb County.

FOIA Request Sent to Athens Community Unit School District 213 Regarding Emails and Memos on January 28, 2025

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 28, 2025

On January 28, 2025, we at Sangamon Sun sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Athens Community Unit School District 213.

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FOIA Request Sent to Springfield School District 186 Regarding Emails and Memos on January 28, 2025

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 28, 2025

On January 28, 2025, we at Sangamon Sun sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Springfield School District 186.

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FOIA Request Sent to Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 Regarding Emails and Memos on January 28, 2025

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 28, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 regarding copies of all emails and memos from the past 12 months that contain specific keywords.

FOIA Request Sent to Rochester Community Unit School District 3a Regarding Emails and Memos on January 28, 2025

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 28, 2025

On January 28, 2025, we at Sangamon Sun sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Rochester Community Unit School District 3a.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 31?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 28, 2025

This former Sangamon Sun area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Jan. 31.

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Menard County called home by 1 new registered sex offender in week ending Jan. 19

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2025

Menard County has one new sex offender registered as living there in the week ending Jan. 19, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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$221,568 in County School Facility Tax collected in October 2024 for Logan County

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2025

In October 2024, Logan County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2025

The only price of premium 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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FOIA Request Sent to Illinois State Executive - Comptroller Regarding Details on Contracts on January 27, 2025

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2025

FOIA Request to Illinois State Executive - Comptroller Regarding Details on Contracts on January 27, 2025.

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Madigan trial focuses on alleged bribery schemes involving major corporations

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2025

Federal prosecutors have presented their closing arguments in the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, accusing him of leveraging his influence for personal gain.

FOIA Request Sent to Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library And Museum Regarding Contract Details on January 27, 2025

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2025

FOIA Request to Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library And Museum Regarding Contract #44100183264 with RESULTANT LLC on January 27, 2025.

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Illinois College athlete Buzz Ritzel excels in basketball while pursuing nursing degree

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2025

Buzz Ritzel, a senior at Illinois College, has made significant strides both on the basketball court and in his academic pursuits.

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District 186 announces Lanphier High School as boys city champs

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2025

District 186 has recognized local schools' achievements in recent tournaments and invited families to an upcoming preview night event for prospective middle school students.

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National School Choice Week celebrates educational options nationwide

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2025

National School Choice Week (NSCW) is being observed from January 26 to February 1, 2025.

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Rep. Nikki Budzinski addresses VA transparency issues and worker rights

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2025

In recent tweets from late January 2025, Rep. Nikki Budzinski discusses key issues including VA transparency concerns related to Donald Trump's influence; honors Holocaust victims while urging action against antisemitism; and supports labor rights...

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Vietnam Peace Day highlights war impacts and honors service members

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2025

Vietnam Peace Day serves as a moment to reflect on the consequences of the Vietnam War.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 30?

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 27, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 30.