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Did Hartsburg Emden Community Unit School District 21 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By Sangamon Sun | May 29, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 26.9% of the students in Hartsburg Emden Community Unit School District 21 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Analysis: Western Springs School District 101 administrators rank 44th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | May 29, 2025

Administrators in Western Springs School District 101 earn an average of $151,252 per year, ranking 44th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Logan County in week ending May 24?

By Sangamon Sun | May 29, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Menard County in week ending May 24?

By Sangamon Sun | May 29, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Menard County ranks 68th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2024

By Sangamon Sun | May 29, 2025

Menard County residents paid just over $2.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 68th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Did Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By Sangamon Sun | May 29, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 63.4% of Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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McLaughlin criticizes governor over secretive budget talks as deadline nears

By Sangamon Sun | May 29, 2025

With the state budget deadline approaching, State Representative Martin McLaughlin has criticized Governor Pritzker and legislative Democrats for their handling of budget negotiations.

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Representative Keicher warns against state-run investment pool for non-profits

By Sangamon Sun | May 29, 2025

The House recently passed a bill, SB 246, to establish a state-run investment pool aimed at certain non-profit organizations.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Menard County in week ending May 24

By Sangamon Sun | May 29, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending May 24?

By Sangamon Sun | May 28, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Sangamon County responsible for 10th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

By Sangamon Sun | May 28, 2025

Sangamon County residents paid approximately $40.5 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Did Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By Sangamon Sun | May 28, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 63.4% of Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Former Logan Correctional Facility inmate on trans prisoners: ‘It really undermines womanhood’

By Sangamon Sun reports | May 28, 2025

A former Logan Correctional Center inmate is speaking out about the dangerous conditions she experienced at the state's lone prison for women, where biological males who identify as female are permitted to serve their time.

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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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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.