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News from July 2025

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Week ending Aug. 9: 3 inmates sentenced in Sangamon County to be released from prison

By M. A. Miranda | Jul 31, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Sangamon County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 9.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 26

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 31, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Outstanding debt in Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 reached $65.7 million in fiscal year 2024

By P. K. Williamson | Jul 31, 2025

Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 had the second highest outstanding school debt among McHenry County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many inmates sentenced in Sangamon County will be released during August?

By M. L. Hammonds | Jul 31, 2025

There are eight inmates sentenced in Sangamon County set to be released from prison in August.

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Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 reports 148 incidents of students being suspended in 2023-24 school year

By R. L. Navarrete | Jul 31, 2025

There were 148 incidents of students being suspended in Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Sangamon County in week ending July 26

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 31, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate Republicans urge governor’s veto on SB 328; call attention to SNAP penalties

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 31, 2025

Senate Republicans have renewed their call for Governor J.B. Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328, a measure they argue would make Illinois courts more accessible to out-of-state lawsuits and increase costs for businesses and families in the state.

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Illinois College football projected third in Midwest Conference preseason coaches’ poll

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 31, 2025

Illinois College’s football team has been projected to finish tied for third place in the 2025 Midwest Conference preseason coaches’ poll, according to an announcement made by the league.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending July 26?

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 30, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Week ending Aug. 9: 1 inmate sentenced in Menard County to be released

By M. A. Miranda | Jul 30, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Menard County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 9.

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Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 had $75.4 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By P. K. Williamson | Jul 30, 2025

Sycamore Community Unit School District 427's outstanding school debt reached $75.4 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $2,097,330 per student.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Menard County in week ending July 26?

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 30, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Logan County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 26

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 30, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 inmates sentenced in Menard County to be released from prison during August

By M. L. Hammonds | Jul 30, 2025

There are two inmates sentenced in Menard County set to be released from prison in August.

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Springfield School District 186 students suspended or expelled 6,592 times just in 2023-24 school year

By R. L. Navarrete | Jul 30, 2025

There were 6,592 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in Springfield School District 186 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Mike Coffey urges policy changes amid rising electricity costs in Illinois

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 30, 2025

State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) has called for changes to Illinois energy policies, citing rising energy costs for residents and businesses across the state.

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1 inmate sentenced in Logan County to be released in August

By M. L. Hammonds | Jul 29, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Logan County set to be released from prison in August.

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Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 Report: Suspensions in Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 totaled 13 in 2023-24 school year

By R. L. Navarrete | Jul 29, 2025

There were 13 incidents of students being suspended in Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending July 19?

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 29, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Springfield School District 186 had $228.4 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By P. K. Williamson | Jul 29, 2025

Springfield School District 186 had the highest outstanding school debt among Sangamon County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.