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Riverton Community Unit School District 14 welcomes 1,201 students in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 25, 2025

Enrollment at Riverton Community Unit School District 14 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Pritzker's record budget plan faces criticism from Senate Republicans

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 25, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal has sparked a range of reactions, with Senate Republicans strongly opposing the record $55.4 billion spending plan, which represents a 37% increase in state spending since he took office.

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Dylan Doss named Midwest Conference Track Performer of Week for second time

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 25, 2025

Illinois College athlete Dylan Doss has been recognized as the Midwest Conference Track Performer of the Week for the second time this season, according to an announcement made by the league today.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Feb. 28?

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 25, 2025

This former Sangamon Sun area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Feb. 28.

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How many students are enrolled at Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 24, 2025

Enrollment at Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Menard County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending Feb. 9

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 24, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Menard County in the week ending Feb. 9 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Nolan Decker honored as Midwest Conference baseball player of the week

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 24, 2025

Nolan Decker has been recognized as the Midwest Conference Baseball Positional Performer of the Week, according to an announcement by the league.

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Illinois College teams compete in Midwest Conference postseason events

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 24, 2025

The Illinois College men's basketball and track and field teams are set to compete in the Midwest Conference postseason championships this weekend in Monmouth, Illinois.

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Pritzker proposes record-breaking budget; GOP leaders express concerns

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 24, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker has proposed the largest budget in Illinois state history, with a total expenditure of $55.235 billion for fiscal year 2026.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 27?

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 24, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 27.

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The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Logan County as of Feb. 9

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 23, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Logan County as of the week ending Feb. 9.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending Feb. 15?

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 23, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry file 10 petitions in Sangamon Sun publication area throughout 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 23, 2025

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in the Sangamon Sun publication area submitted 10 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 welcomes 1,441 students in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 23, 2025

Enrollment at Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois College baseball splits season opener against Wartburg

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 23, 2025

Illinois College's baseball team commenced their season with a doubleheader against Wartburg College, resulting in each team securing one win.

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Illinois College finishes eighth at Midwest Conference Swimming Championships

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 23, 2025

Abby Stevens achieved a notable performance for the Illinois College women's swimming and diving team during the final day of the 2025 Midwest Conference Championships held at the Russell K. Osgood Pool and Deck/Natatorium in Grinnell, Iowa.

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Illinois College men's swimming team finishes fourth at MWC Championships

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 23, 2025

The Illinois College men's swimming and diving team secured a fourth-place finish at the Midwest Conference Championships, held at the Russell K. Osgood Pool and Deck/Natatorium in Grinnell, Iowa.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 26?

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 23, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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Menard County taxpayers give $28,441 in County Sales Tax in November 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 22, 2025

In November 2024, Menard County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 22, 2025

The following parishes in the Sangamon Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.