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31.1% of Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 19, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 31.1% 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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2 gas stations in cities throughout Logan County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 14

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 19, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Logan County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois enacts new laws including wage hike and digital driver’s licenses

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 19, 2024

Illinois residents will experience changes in state laws starting January 1, 2025.

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Destin Chance named finalist for prestigious Gagliardi Trophy

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 19, 2024

Illinois College quarterback Destin Chance has been announced as a finalist for the 2024 Gagliardi Trophy.

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Collin Brunstein earns AP First Team All-American honors

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 19, 2024

Illinois College wide receiver Collin Brunstein has been recognized as a First Team All-American by the Associated Press, adding to his list of achievements for the 2024 season.

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Senator Bennett announces retirement; introduces successor Chris Balkema

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 19, 2024

For the past decade, Thomas Bennett has served as the senator for the 53rd District in the Illinois General Assembly.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Dec. 22?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 19, 2024

This former Sangamon Sun area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, Dec. 22.

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Logan County in November?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 18, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Dec. 14

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 18, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Sangamon County in week ending Dec. 14

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 18, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Week ending Dec. 15: No new registered sex offenders living in Pope County

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 18, 2024

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

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Analysis: 69.5% of students in Sangamon County schools failed English exam in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 18, 2024

Nearly 7 in 10 Sangamon County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Greenview Community Unit School District 200 in 2022-23 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 18, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 31.3% of the students in Greenview Community Unit School District 200 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Property tax hikes in Montgomery County paused amid community concerns

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 18, 2024

Over the past month, property taxes in Montgomery County have seen a significant increase.

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Coffey introduces bill to support participation of student athletes

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 18, 2024

Rep. Coffey has introduced House Bill 5880, which aims to support student athletes by allowing them to participate in interscholastic athletic practices and events.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 21?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 18, 2024

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 21.

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How many students failed their English exams in Menard County in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

Nearly 7 in 10 Menard County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Logan County home valuations rose in October compared to the same period in 2023

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

In October, the median sale price of a home in Logan County rose by $18,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 2.2%.

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Did Community Unit School District 16 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 31.8% of the students in Community Unit School District 16 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Dec. 7

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 17, 2024

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