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Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Logan County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 21, 2025

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

Participation of transgender athletes in sports sparks safety concerns

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 21, 2025

Student safety is a critical concern for the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) as debates continue over the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports.

Illinois College's Closs wins MWC pitcher award for second consecutive week

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 21, 2025

Illinois College's Jordan Closs has been named the Midwest Conference Pitcher of the Week for the second week in a row.

No new registered sex offenders living in Menard County in week ending April 6

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 20, 2025

Menard County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending April 6, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Logan County: Residents received $79.95 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 20, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6% of income in Logan County, providing an average of $2,898 per capita to residents.

Analysis: Logan County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q4 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 19, 2025

Property owners in Logan County paid 1.9% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.7 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Sangamon Sun.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 19, 2025

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

Q4 2024 Recap: 4 parolees from Sangamon County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 19, 2025

There were four offenders convicted of homicide 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.

2022: Champaign County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Champaign County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 5%.

Illinois College triumphs over Ripon in high-scoring baseball game

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 19, 2025

In a high-scoring contest at Joe Brooks Field, Illinois College secured a 16-12 victory over Ripon College on Saturday afternoon.

Series finale game time pushed back due to field conditions

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 19, 2025

The series finale baseball game in Jacksonville, Illinois, originally set for noon against Ripon, will start an hour later due to field conditions.

Illinois College Lady Blues extend win streak to eight after sweeping Cornell

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 19, 2025

The Illinois College Lady Blues softball team achieved victories against Cornell College in a doubleheader contest at the Van Metre Family Softball Field in Mt.