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West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 28, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 27.8% of the students in West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Springfield residents paid 2nd-largest sum per municipality in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | May 28, 2025

Springfield residents paid just under $97.9 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 24

By Sangamon Sun | May 28, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois bill proposes tribute for Chicago-born pope

By Sangamon Sun | May 28, 2025

State Representative Martin McLaughlin from Lake Barrington has introduced House Bill 2083, aiming to recognize Pope Leo XIV's elevation to the Papacy.

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Blood drive hosted by Rep. Keicher and Sen. Syverson scheduled for June 2

By Sangamon Sun | May 28, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher and State Senator Dave Syverson will host a community blood drive on June 2 in Sycamore.

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Lardi and Bartletti receive ABCA/Rawlings All-Region honors

By Sangamon Sun | May 28, 2025

Illinois College baseball players Charlie Lardi and Louie Bartletti have received recognition from the American Baseball Coaches Association.

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Ameren Illinois warns of summer electricity bill spike

By Sangamon Sun | May 28, 2025

Ameren Illinois customers should prepare for higher electricity costs this summer.

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Secretary of State warns Illinoisans about DMV text scam

By Sangamon Sun | May 28, 2025

The Secretary of State’s Office has issued a warning to residents of Illinois about a new text message scam.

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Rep. Rosenthal welcomes long-time page participant from Sherman

By Sangamon Sun | May 28, 2025

Rep. Wayne Rosenthal welcomed Gabbi Lazar from Sherman, Illinois, as his Page-for-a-Day on Thursday.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 31?

By Sangamon Sun | May 28, 2025

This former Sangamon Sun area high school standout will be in action on Saturday, May 31.

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Did New Holland-Middletown Elementary School District 88 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 28.2% of the students in New Holland-Middletown Elementary School District 88 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Menard County residents pay $787,019 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

In 2024, Menard County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

The only price of regular 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.

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Test expectations: How many Community Unit School District 16 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 63.5% of Community Unit School District 16 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois legislators debate record-breaking budget amid taxation concerns

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

I returned to Springfield this week for the final days of the spring legislative session, with anticipation building around the state budget, expected to be the largest in Illinois history.

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Resolution honors two men for saving seniors from fire

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier has recognized two young men for their heroic actions in saving the lives of senior residents at the Nashville senior apartments.

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Illinois House begins final week without state budget preview

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

The final week of the spring legislative session began today in the Illinois House, with five scheduled session days remaining to pass a state budget.

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Illinois GOP proposes bills targeting rising energy costs

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

With energy prices increasing, Senate Republicans have proposed a legislative package to address rising electricity costs in Illinois.

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Illinois College baseball players honored by D3baseball.com

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

The Illinois College baseball team has achieved recognition with two players named to the D3baseball.com All-Region 9 Team.

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Rep. Coffey launches summer reading program for students in the 95th District

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

Rep. Coffey has announced the commencement of the 3rd Annual Summer Reading Program for students in the 95th District.