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1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 12

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 22, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Litchfield Community Unit School District 12 students suspended 7 times during 2023-24 school year

By R. L. Navarrete | Jul 22, 2025

There were seven incidents of students being suspended in Litchfield Community Unit School District 12 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Rep. Martin McLaughlin hosts property tax appeal event at Barrington library

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 22, 2025

State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington) is organizing a free event titled "Don’t Overpay!"

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Ameren Illinois launches program for financial relief amid rising energy costs

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 22, 2025

Energy costs have risen for residents and businesses in Illinois due to a spike in electric capacity prices.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Lincoln Elementary School District 27 during 2023-24 school year?

By R. L. Navarrete | Jul 21, 2025

There were 72 incidents of students being suspended just in Lincoln Elementary School District 27 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 Menard County in week ending July 12?

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 21, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois considers reinstating 'Invest in Kids' amid federal tax incentives

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 21, 2025

Illinois is seeing potential changes in its educational landscape with discussions around the reinstatement of a school scholarship tax incentive program.

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Illinois College track & field teams receive NCAA Division III all-academic honors

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 21, 2025

Both the men's and women's track and field teams at Illinois College have been recognized as part of the 2025 NCAA Division III Track & Field All-Academic Teams list.

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Summer electricity rate hikes spark debate over energy policies

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 21, 2025

Earlier this year, Ameren and ComEd announced significant increases in summer electricity rates.

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Students suspended or expelled 98 times just in 2023-24 school year in Lincoln Community High School District 404

By R. L. Navarrete | Jul 20, 2025

There were 98 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in Lincoln Community High School District 404 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Logan County in week ending July 12

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 20, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Logan County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Sangamon County in week ending July 12

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 20, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Logan County effective property tax rate in Q1 was higher than the national average

By T. B. Grant | Jul 19, 2025

Property owners in Logan County paid 2.3% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2025, which is more than 2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Sangamon Sun.

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Bradley-Bourbonnais Consolidated High School District 307 reports 941 incidents of students being suspended just in 2023-24 school year

By R. L. Navarrete | Jul 19, 2025

There were 941 incidents of students being suspended just in Bradley-Bourbonnais Consolidated High School District 307 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Logan County in week ending July 12

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 19, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education met July 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 19, 2025

Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 16

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Village of La Grange Zoning Board of Appeals met July 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 19, 2025

Village of La Grange Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, July 17

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Village of La Grange Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met July 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 19, 2025

Village of La Grange Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Wednesday, July 16

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Village of Divernon Village Board met July 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 19, 2025

Village of Divernon Village Board met Wednesday, July 16

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IDFPR adds 24 license types to new online system

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 19, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced the inclusion of 24 additional professions into its new online licensing system, CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment).