July, 2025 Stories | Sangamon Sun

FOIA request sent to Lake County Sheriff's Office IL regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Lake County Sheriff's Office IL regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

Charlie Meier introduces legislation targeting state green energy law amid rising electricity costs

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 29, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has introduced two bills aimed at repealing Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) and studying ways to restore power plants in an effort to address rising electricity costs for families...

Illinois lawmakers address rising college costs as new academic year approaches

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 29, 2025

Nearly two million students are preparing to move into college dorms or apartments this August, facing the financial challenges that come with higher education.

FOIA request sent to Menard County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Menard County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

1 gas station in cities throughout Menard County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 19

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 28, 2025

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

Teutopolis Community Unit School District 50 students suspended 6 times during 2023-24 school year

By R. L. Navarrete | Jul 28, 2025

There were six incidents of students being suspended in Teutopolis Community Unit School District 50 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Sangamon County in week ending July 19

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 27, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at six gas stations in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 27, 2025

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

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23 during 2023-24 school year?

By R. L. Navarrete | Jul 27, 2025

There were 48 incidents of students being suspended in Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Sangamon County Board Community Resources Committee met July 22

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 27, 2025

Sangamon County Board Community Resources Committee met 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 22

1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 19

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 26, 2025

The only price of diesel 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.