Quantcast

Sangamon Sun

Thursday, May 22, 2025

News from May 2025

Medium logan

Logan Correctional Center continues housing transgender inmates despite history of male on female sexual assaults

By Sangamon Sun reports | May 21, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is under growing scrutiny amid allegations that it continues to allow biological males who identify as female to serve their time at the state's lone women's prison—despite confirmed sexual assaults of biological females perpetrated by transgender inmates.

Medium david harris 1

Menard County taxpayers give $786,628 in County School Facility Tax in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | May 21, 2025

In 2024, Menard County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Medium 4m7cuwh2nsv4nr6qk2deurkja4up

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending May 17?

By Sangamon Sun | May 21, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium tk7a076l7qtsgyatowplq3lj6hxq

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Menard County in week ending May 17

By Sangamon Sun | May 21, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium tonys31

Athens Community Unit School District 213: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 21, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 69.4% of Athens Community Unit School District 213 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Medium donna simpson leak 530limpar33

Did Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By Sangamon Sun | May 21, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 31.7% of the students in Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Medium 4m7cuwh2nsv4nr6qk2deurkja4up

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending May 17?

By Sangamon Sun | May 21, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium alcqgketzv0kzp80r7iualosuwbg

Illinois House passes school safety bill after Ohio chemical spill

By Sangamon Sun | May 21, 2025

Yesterday, the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill introduced by State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) aimed at enhancing school safety.

Medium donna simpson leak 530limpar33

Test expectations: How many Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 69.7% of Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Medium tony sanders 45

Hartsburg Emden Community Unit School District 21: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 32.1% of the students in Hartsburg Emden Community Unit School District 21 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Medium tk7a076l7qtsgyatowplq3lj6hxq

Cheapest diesel in cities across Sangamon County in week ending May 10

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium wrcry1t45zzyckcz3965jya7kz6h

Logan County: Cities registered 10 lawyers with active licenses as of April

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2025

There were 10 lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities within Logan County as of April.

Medium c2ftcg8bmwldrbkpgp9ca5k634kj

Rep. Charlie Meier hosts Nashville Chamber's 'Citizens of the Year' banquet

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier served as the emcee for the Nashville Chamber of Commerce's annual 'Citizens of the Year' banquet.

Medium 4td1frtxukbmopduoaw7dk39xgrf

Illinois faces tax hikes amid economic pressures

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2025

At a time when Illinois families are grappling with inflation and rising costs, a $6 billion tax hike is being proposed by Democrats in Springfield to support Governor JB Pritzker’s state budget.

Medium 0hnhlyuuc9xj2udn55epo7xz58bs

Logan County: Social Security transfers accounted for 9% of income in 2022

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9% of income in Logan County, providing an average of $4,336 per capita to residents.

Medium ss fotor 20240419152735

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Greenview Community Unit School District 200 in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 33.6% of the students in Greenview Community Unit School District 200 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Medium 2qjcz8nsdczlki9dsdd9h2l8kj7s

Test expectations: How many Lincoln Elementary School District 27 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 70% of Lincoln Elementary School District 27 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Medium pogz2f9g7wvflkp7sczckuhtjc0h

1 gas station in cities throughout Logan County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 10

By Sangamon Sun | May 19, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium gfynfnfgb6iee2ea2bpd88tpug8f

Illinois Democrats propose service tax amid budget deadline

By Sangamon Sun | May 19, 2025

As the Illinois legislative session approaches its conclusion, the debate over a proposed service tax intensifies.

Medium alcqgketzv0kzp80r7iualosuwbg

Jeff Keicher discusses Illinois budget issues and legislative updates

By Sangamon Sun | May 19, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher recently provided an update on legislative developments, budget concerns, and tax proposals in Illinois.