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News from October 2025

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Illinois College men’s cross country finishes fourth at Greenville Classic

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 22, 2025

Robby Biesenthal led the Illinois College men's cross country team at the Greenville Classic in Litchfield, Illinois, on Friday by finishing ninth with a time of 27:22.67.

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Lucas Sullens named Midwest Conference Men's Swimming Performer of the Week

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 22, 2025

Illinois College swimmer Lucas Sullens has been recognized as the Midwest Conference Men's Swimming Performer of the Week, according to an announcement by the league.

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Illinois College women's soccer defeats Monmouth with strong second-half performance

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 22, 2025

The Illinois College women's soccer team secured a 5-1 victory over Monmouth College in a Midwest Conference match held Tuesday at Peacock Memorial Athletic Park in Monmouth, Illinois.

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Illinois College esports team falls to North Dakota State in Overwatch match

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 22, 2025

The Illinois College esports team was defeated by North Dakota State University in an Overwatch match held on Monday evening.

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Sangamon County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?

By T. D. Branch | Oct 21, 2025

In Sangamon County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois College Lady Blues volleyball remains undefeated in conference after five-set win over Grinnell

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 21, 2025

The Illinois College Lady Blues volleyball team maintained their unbeaten record in Midwest Conference play with a 3–2 victory over Grinnell College on Tuesday night at Sherman Gymnasium.

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Illinois College clay target team rises to second in conference trap standings

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 21, 2025

The Illinois College clay target team has advanced to second place in the trap category according to the latest standings released by the Clay Target League.

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Cities located in Sangamon County saw an FDA inspection of 1 company in Q3

By S. P. James | Oct 21, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Sangamon County that received an FDA inspection in the third quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Abby Stevens named MWC Women’s Swimming Performer of the Week

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 21, 2025

Abby Stevens, a sophomore at Illinois College, has been recognized as the Midwest Conference Women's Swimming Performer of the Week.

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Senator Sally Turner introduces bill to raise property taxes on renewable energy projects

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 21, 2025

State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) has introduced Senate Bill 2706, which aims to update Illinois’ property tax valuation formula for renewable energy projects.

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Illinois College’s Katy Adler named Midwest Conference offensive player of the week

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 21, 2025

Illinois College freshman forward Katy Adler has been named the Midwest Conference Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, according to an announcement from the league.

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Coffey and Sheriff Crouch organize prescription drug drop-off for Springfield community

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 20, 2025

State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) and Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch will host a Prescription Drug Drop Off Event in Springfield on Saturday, October 25.

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Timo Kato earns second MWC special teams honor in three weeks

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 20, 2025

Timo Kato has been named the Midwest Conference Special Teams Performer of the Week for the second time in three weeks, according to an announcement from the league.

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Rep. Miller on violence against ICE: 'Criminals are waging war on U.S. law enforcement'

By M. A. Dodson | Oct 20, 2025

Mary Miller, a U.S. Representative, said that cartels and domestic extremists are targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in Chicago, with sanctuary cities exacerbating the threat.

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National School Bus Safety Week highlights risks at stops and urges driver vigilance

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 20, 2025

National School Bus Safety Week, observed from October 20 to 24, aims to highlight the importance of school bus safety and the shared responsibility in protecting children as they travel to and from school.

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Illinois College esports teams achieve multiple sweeps across major titles

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 20, 2025

Illinois College's esports teams recorded several decisive victories in their recent competitions, achieving sweeps in Valorant and Super Smash Bros.

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Sabrina Ingram wins consolation title for Illinois College at MWC tennis tournament

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 19, 2025

Sabrina Ingram, a senior at Illinois College, secured the consolation championship in the No. 6 singles flight during the Midwest Conference Individual Tournament held Sunday in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Village of La Grange Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 19, 2025

Village of La Grange Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Oct. 16

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Sangamon County Board Zoning & Land Use Committee met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 19, 2025

Sangamon County Board Zoning & Land Use Committee met Thursday, Oct. 16

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Sangamon County Board Civil Liabilities Committee met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 19, 2025

Sangamon County Board Civil Liabilities Committee met Thursday, Oct. 16