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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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Illinois bill proposes tribute for Chicago-born pope

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

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

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

Ameren Illinois warns of summer electricity bill spike

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

Secretary of State warns Illinoisans about DMV text scam

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

Rep. Rosenthal welcomes long-time page participant from Sherman

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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