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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Logan County in week ending May 10?

By Sangamon Sun | May 15, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at 12 gas stations in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Tri-City Community Unit School District 1: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 14, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 36.7% of the students in Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Menard County in week ending May 10

By Sangamon Sun | May 14, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Menard County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 10

By Sangamon Sun | May 14, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Logan County?

By Sangamon Sun | May 14, 2025

There were 36 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Logan County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

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Travis Weaver introduces HB1636 in House on Jan. 23—here’s what you need to know

By Sangamon Sun | May 14, 2025

House Bill HB1636, backed by Travis Weaver, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 23, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Kyle Moore introduces HB1633 in House on Jan. 23—here’s what you need to know

By Sangamon Sun | May 14, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1633 on Jan. 23, with Kyle Moore as the lead sponsor.

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Homeland Security Secretary Noem: 'Governors like JB Pritzker don’t care if gang bangers, rapists and pedophiles roam free in this state'

By Sangamon Sun | May 14, 2025

Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary, said Governor J.B. Pritzker is intentionally protecting illegal aliens in Illinois, despite Americans being victims of crimes from migrants, like Emma Shafer, who was killed in Springfield. She made the statement at a press conference.

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Litchfield Community Unit School District 12: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 14, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 73.2% of Litchfield Community Unit School District 12 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Secretary Noem addresses sanctuary city policies at Illinois press conference

By Sangamon Sun | May 14, 2025

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held a press conference in Springfield, Illinois, addressing the impact of sanctuary policies.

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FOIA Request Sent to University of Illinois Springfield Regarding Chinese National Students on May 14, 2025

By Sangamon Sun | May 14, 2025

FOIA Request to University of Illinois Springfield Regarding Chinese National Students on May 14, 2025.

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House Republicans in Illinois advocate for Second Amendment rights

By Sangamon Sun | May 14, 2025

Illinois House Republican lawmakers gathered at the Capitol to express their support for gun owners and the Second Amendment.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 17?

By Sangamon Sun | May 14, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 17.

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Test expectations: How many Springfield School District 186 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 74.1% of Springfield School District 186 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Riverton Community Unit School District 14 in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 36.9% of the students in Riverton Community Unit School District 14 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Rosenthal reads to children at Litchfield Head Start

By Sangamon Sun | May 13, 2025

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal visited Litchfield Head Start on Monday to engage with children through reading.

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Illinois GOP warns against new taxes affecting small businesses

By Sangamon Sun | May 13, 2025

Republican senators in Illinois have raised concerns about a proposed $6 billion tax increase backed by Governor JB Pritzker’s Democratic allies.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16?

By Sangamon Sun | May 13, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Sangamon County convicted of crimes involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | May 12, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol 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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Cities in Menard County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in April

By Sangamon Sun | May 12, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Menard County in April remained the same in comparison to the previous month.