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Gov. candidate Dabrowski in Springfield discussing property taxes: They 'are making Illinois unaffordable'

By K. S. Wiles | Oct 14, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for Illinois, addressed the issue of high property taxes in the state during the Sangamon County Republican Women's 17th Annual Luncheon at the Illini Country Club in Springfield.

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Illinois College Esports splits matches against Coe College and Illinois State University

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 14, 2025

Illinois College Esports competed in two matches on Tuesday night, facing Coe College in Valorant and Illinois State University in Super Smash Bros.

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Illinois College men’s swimming ranked fifth in preseason Midwest Conference poll

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 14, 2025

The Illinois College men's swimming and diving team has been projected to finish fifth in the Midwest Conference (MWC) for the 2025-26 season, according to the annual preseason coaches' poll released by the league.

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Illinois College women's tennis team earns fourth straight Midwest Conference tournament berth

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 14, 2025

For the fourth year in a row, the Illinois College women's tennis team has secured a spot in the Midwest Conference Team Tournament.

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Illinois College esports reports victories in Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 14, 2025

The Illinois College esports program completed a week of competition, participating in matches across several games.

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Menard County residents rank 70th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

By H. K. Calvert | Oct 13, 2025

Menard County residents paid $210,811 in sales taxes, ranking 70th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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Illinois College announces winter track and field camp dates

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 13, 2025

The Illinois College track and field program has announced the schedule for its annual winter camps.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Sangamon County residents paid 10th-largest sum in August

By H. K. Calvert | Oct 12, 2025

Sangamon County residents paid approximately $4 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per county in August.

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Illinois College women's tennis clinches two conference wins

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 11, 2025

The Illinois College women's tennis team secured two victories in Midwest Conference duals on Saturday, defeating Lawrence University 5-2 and shutting out Ripon College 7-0.

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Illinois College men's soccer draws with Cornell in Midwest Conference match

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 11, 2025

The Illinois College men's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against Cornell in a Midwest Conference match held Saturday evening at England Stadium in Jacksonville, Illinois.

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Logan County responsible for 31st-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

By H. K. Calvert | Oct 11, 2025

Logan County residents paid $705,897 in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per county in August.

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Springfield responsible for 2nd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August

By A. K. Stockton | Oct 11, 2025

Springfield residents paid approximately $9.5 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per municipality in August.

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Home sales in Logan County during week ending Oct. 4

By J. J. Gabriel | Oct 11, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Logan County in the week ending Oct. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Sangamon County collects just over $2.9 million in County School Facility Tax in August

By H. K. Calvert | Oct 11, 2025

In August, Sangamon County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois College volleyball concludes East Coast trip with matches against Kean and Misericordia

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 11, 2025

The Illinois College volleyball team concluded its East Coast trip on Saturday with two matches at Kean University in Union, New Jersey.

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Illinois College football falls to Monmouth in Midwest Conference matchup

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 11, 2025

Monmouth College maintained its unbeaten record in the Midwest Conference with a 48-15 win over Illinois College on Saturday at April Zorn Memorial Stadium.

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Illinois College women's soccer defeats Cornell with five-goal first half

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 11, 2025

The Illinois College women's soccer team secured a 5-0 win over Cornell in a Midwest Conference match on Saturday at England Stadium.

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City of Athens Committee of the Whole met October 9

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 11, 2025

City of Athens Committee of the Whole met 7 p.m. Thursday, October 9

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Illinois College Lady Blues open swimming season with loss to Coe

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 11, 2025

The Illinois College women's swimming team began its season with a loss to Coe College, falling 18-96 at the Coe Natatorium in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Illinois College Overwatch team falls to DePauw in NECC competition

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 11, 2025

Illinois College's Overwatch team was defeated by DePauw University in a recent NECC match, with a final score of 1–3.