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$230,091 in County School Facility Tax collected in September for Logan County

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

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

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The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Menard County as of Dec. 15

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Menard County as of the week ending Dec. 15.

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Lincoln-Douglas debates highlighted contrasting visions for America

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

In the fall of 1858, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas engaged in a series of debates that would not only shape their political futures but also address the pressing issue of slavery in America.

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Illinois introduces new laws on wages, digital IDs, and employment verification

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

Illinois will implement several new laws on January 1, 2025, following the passage of multiple bills during the spring session in the statehouse.

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General Assembly passes key legislation addressing education, healthcare, and infrastructure

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

The General Assembly has passed a series of legislative measures in 2024.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Dec. 20?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Dec. 20.

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31.9% of Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 16, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 31.9% of the students in Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Nov. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2024

Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 19

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Village of Sherman Board of Trustees met Nov. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2024

Village of Sherman Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 19

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Village of Illiopolis Board of Trustees met Nov. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2024

Village of Illiopolis Board of Trustees met Monday, Nov. 18

Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education will meet December 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 16, 2024

Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 18

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Village of Greenview Village Board will meet Dec. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2024

Village of Greenview Village Board will meet Monday, Dec. 16

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Sangamon County Board Road and Bridge Committee will meet Dec. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2024

Sangamon County Board Road and Bridge Committee will meet Wednesday, Dec. 18

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Sangamon County Jail Committee will meet Dec. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2024

Sangamon County Jail Committee will meet Tuesday, Dec. 17

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Menard County Board of Commissioners met Nov. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2024

Menard County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Nov. 18

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Logan County Board Workshop will meet Dec. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2024

Logan County Board Workshop will meet Monday, Dec. 16

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City of Petersburg City Council met Nov. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2024

City of Petersburg City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 19

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City of Petersburg City Council will meet Dec. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2024

City of Petersburg City Council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 17

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Ball-Chatham Community School District 5 Finance Committee met Nov. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2024

Ball-Chatham Community School District 5 Finance Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 19

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1 gas station in cities throughout Menard County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Dec. 7

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.