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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

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Cities in Logan County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in April

By Sangamon Sun | May 10, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Logan County in April compared to the previous month.

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Menard County collects $16,943 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

By Sangamon Sun | May 10, 2025

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

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How Menard County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time

By Sangamon Sun | May 10, 2025

Since 1970, Menard County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 7.7%.

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Dieterich Community Unit School District 30: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 10, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 39.8% of the students in Dieterich Community Unit School District 30 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Sangamon County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | May 10, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud living in Sangamon County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | May 10, 2025

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

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Greenfield Community Unit School District 10: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 10, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 76.7% of Greenfield Community Unit School District 10 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 13?

By Sangamon Sun | May 10, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 13.

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$23,785 in County Sales Tax collected in March for Menard County

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Sangamon County in week ending May 3?

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas 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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Test expectations: How many Pembroke Consolidated Community School District 259 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 79.6% of Pembroke Consolidated Community School District 259 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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40.5% of Porta Community Unit School District 202 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 40.5% of the students in Porta Community Unit School District 202 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois faces potential rise in electric bills due to capacity price surge

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

State Representative Mike Coffey has expressed concerns following a recent report from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), which indicated a significant increase in capacity prices.

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Illinois faces challenges due to high corporate taxes

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

Illinois is facing challenges in its economic recovery from the pandemic, with high corporate taxes being a significant factor.

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Photos from this week in Springfield highlight local engagements

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

I want to pledge to my constituents that I will always be your voice at the Capitol and stand for what is right.

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Little Miracles 5K continues support for NICU at St. John's Children's Hospital

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

HSHS St. John’s Foundation is encouraging residents to participate in the Little Miracles 5K, a charity event aimed at supporting premature and critically ill infants at HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital.

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Rep. Sosnowski highlights ALS awareness efforts amid busy legislative week

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

Rep. Sosnowski has had a busy week at the Capitol, engaging in various activities to serve the 69th District.

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Illinois announces $400 million in grants for local road projects

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal has announced that $400 million in matching grants are available through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) until June 1, 2025.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12?

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12.