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Sangamon County: Residents received $832.15 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022

By Sangamon Sun | May 12, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.5% of income in Sangamon County, providing an average of $4,278 per capita to residents.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15?

By Sangamon Sun | May 12, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15.

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Test expectations: How many Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 75.4% of Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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38.5% of Virginia Community Unit School District 64 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | May 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 38.5% of the students in Virginia Community Unit School District 64 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Menard County taxpayers give $61,869 in County School Facility Tax in March

By Sangamon Sun | May 11, 2025

In March, Menard County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Logan County home valuations rose in April compared to the same period in 2024

By S. O. Dixon | May 11, 2025

In April, the median sale price of a home in Logan County rose by $27,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 57.1%.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending May 3?

By Sangamon Sun | May 11, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Springfield residents paid 2nd-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during March

By Sangamon Sun | May 11, 2025

Springfield residents paid just over $7.8 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per municipality in March.

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City of Petersburg City Council met May 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 11, 2025

City of Petersburg City Council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6

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Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met April 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2025

Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met Monday, April 14

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Village of La Grange Environmental Quality Commission met May 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2025

Village of La Grange Environmental Quality Commission met Thursday, May 8

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Village of Illiopolis Board of Trustees met May 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2025

Village of Illiopolis Board of Trustees met Monday, May 5

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Village of Greenview Village Board met May 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2025

Village of Greenview Village Board met Monday, May 5

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Sangamon County Board Employee Services Committee met May 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2025

Sangamon County Board Employee Services Committee met Monday, May 5

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Sangamon County Board Building & Grounds Committee met May 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2025

Sangamon County Board Building & Grounds Committee met Monday, May 5

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Hancock County Health and Miscellaneous Committee met May 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2025

Hancock County Health and Miscellaneous Committee met Monday, May 5

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Hancock County Finance, Fees and Salaries Committee met May 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2025

Hancock County Finance, Fees and Salaries Committee met Thursday, May 8

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Ball-Chatham Community School District 5 Finance Committee met April 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2025

Ball-Chatham Community School District 5 Finance Committee met Tuesday, April 15

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Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Policy Committee met April 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2025

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Policy Committee met Monday, April 14

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Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met April 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2025

Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Monday, April 14