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Logan County residents pay $241,821 in County School Facility Tax in June

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 7, 2024

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

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Illinois faces flat revenues; unemployment rises amid licensure delays

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 7, 2024

General Assembly reports largely flat state revenues in August 2024. The monthly report tracks state general funds revenues, equivalent to inflows into the state’s overall ‘checking account.’ Money coming into Springfield-based general funds totaled $3,485 million in August 2024, up only $50 million (1.5%) from the $3,435 million in equivalent state revenues enjoyed in the year-earlier period, August 2023. This 1.5% increase concealed a decline in real state income during this 31-day period, as 2023-2024 inflation has caused the prices of goods and services to rise faster...

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Lady Blues lose to Transylvania; prepare for Loras Invitational

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 7, 2024

The Lady Blues faced Transylvania in their final tournament match, ending with a 3-0 loss.

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Illinois College triumphs over Millikin in season opener

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 7, 2024

The Illinois College football team commenced the 2024 season with a decisive 46-21 victory over Millikin at Frank M. Lindsay Field on Saturday.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 31

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 7, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Menard County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Entertainment event this weekend in Springfield Metro: Friday, Sept. 6 - Sunday, Sept. 8

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 6, 2024

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Springfield Metro this weekend.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Logan County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois Supreme Court upholds ruling against controversial election law

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The Illinois Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court ruling that declared a controversial election law passed by Illinois Democrats unconstitutional. Senate Bill 2412, referred to by House Republicans as the “Katie Stuart Protection Act,” aimed to end the practice of allowing local party organizations to appoint candidates for the general election in uncontested legislative races. This slating process requires candidates to collect and file signed petitions from registered voters within their district. However, Democrats sought to eliminate this practice entirely.

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Illinois College men’s cross country starts season with seventh place at UIS Invitational

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The Illinois College men's cross country team commenced its 2024 season with a seventh-place finish at the UIS Invitational on Friday in Springfield, Illinois. The Blueboys achieved a team score of 204 points.

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Coffey’s office offers support for professional licensure applications

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 6, 2024

Constituents of the 95th District can now receive assistance with their professional licensure application process through Representative Coffey's office. The initiative aims to expedite the process for obtaining a professional license.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Sangamon County in week ending Aug. 31

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Menard County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lady Blues face defeats at Transylvania Invitational

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The Lady Blues participated in the Transylvania Invitational in Lexington, Kentucky, where they faced Covenant College and Centre College.

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Illinois College women’s cross country finishes ninth at UIS Invitational

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The Illinois College women's cross country team commenced its 2024 season at the UIS Invitational, securing a ninth-place finish in the team standings on Friday at the UIS Course.

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Sangamon County taxpayers give $799,051 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 5, 2024

In June, Sangamon County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Sangamon County in week ending Aug. 24?

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 5, 2024

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

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State Fire Marshal opens grant applications for emergency equipment

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 5, 2024

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is now accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program. OSFM will award $4 million to eligible fire departments and ambulance services to improve or replace small equipment used for emergencies. It is recommended that departments file an application sooner rather than later, as the deadline is October 1, 2024.

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New Catholic trade school set to open in Central Illinois

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 5, 2024

Central Illinois will soon have a new trade school focused on traditional Catholic education. San Damiano College for the Trades is expected to open its doors in the Fall of 2025. Kent Lasnoski, the president of the school, expressed his enthusiasm for this new venture and is eager to start offering quality education through trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical contracting.

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Men’s tennis team falls to Millikin despite doubles win

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 5, 2024

The Illinois College men's tennis top doubles team achieved a significant victory, but the Blueboys ultimately fell 7-0 to Millikin on Wednesday at the Bellatti Tennis Complex.