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Sangamon County residents pay $247,745 in County Sales Tax in April

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 6, 2025

In April, Sangamon County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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16.6% of Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 16.6% of the students in Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 31

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 6, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2024: Bradley-Bourbonnais Consolidated High School District 307 administrators rank 334th highest in state for average salary

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 6, 2025

Administrators in Bradley-Bourbonnais Consolidated High School District 307 earn an average of $115,747 per year, ranking 334th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Sycamore Community Unit School District 427: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 57.9% of Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Menard County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 31

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 6, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, June 9?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 6, 2025

This former Sangamon Sun area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Monday, June 9.

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Rochester Community Unit School District 3A: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 59.3% of Rochester Community Unit School District 3A students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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18.5% of Auburn Community Unit School District 10 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 18.5% of the students in Auburn Community Unit School District 10 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Porta Community Unit School District 202 administrators rank 308th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 5, 2025

Administrators in Porta Community Unit School District 202 earn an average of $117,679 per year, ranking 308th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Menard County in week ending May 31

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 5, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois announces free fishing days for Father's Day weekend

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 5, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced that June 13 through 16 will be designated as free fishing days in Illinois for 2025.

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In 2023-24 school year, 59.5% of Porta Community Unit School District 202 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 59.5% of Porta Community Unit School District 202 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Pembroke Consolidated Community School District 259 in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 20.4% of the students in Pembroke Consolidated Community School District 259 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Menard County in week ending May 31?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 4, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Logan County in week ending May 31

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 4, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 administrators rank 271st highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 4, 2025

Administrators in Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 earn an average of $119,970 per year, ranking 271st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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$900,863 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in April for Sangamon County

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 4, 2025

In April, Sangamon County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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SAFE-T Act faces criticism after murder suspects released pre-trial

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 4, 2025

This week, two individuals charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of their 2-year-old child were not held pre-trial due to provisions in the SAFE-T Act.

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Illinois House passes $55.2 billion FY26 budget with new taxes

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 4, 2025

The Illinois House Democrats have passed a $55.2 billion budget for the fiscal year 2026, marking an increase of $2 billion from the previous year.