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Menard County ranks 69th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during November 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 3, 2025

Menard County residents paid $184,063 in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per county in November 2024.

Menard County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending Jan. 26

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 3, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Menard County in the week ending Jan. 26, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Menard County residents pay $20,079 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 3, 2025

In November 2024, Menard County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

6 lawyers in good standing in cities within Menard County as of Q4 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 3, 2025

Cities within Menard County recorded six lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the fourth quarter of 2024.

Rep. Nikki Budzinski addresses education, history, and infrastructure concerns

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 3, 2025

U.S Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski shared insights on educational achievements in Illinois through apprenticeship programs while reflecting on historical voting rights advancements from over a century ago.

Rep. Nikki Budzinski shares updates on community projects and policy concerns

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 3, 2025

In a series of posts from early February 2025, Rep. Nikki Budzinski discusses initiatives ranging from community involvement with local students to expressing concern over proposed tariffs by the Trump Administration that could affect her...

Coffey discusses job growth challenges during visit at O'Shea Builders

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 3, 2025

I’m taking the initiative to further understand businesses in the 95th District.

Rep. Nikki Budzinski highlights impact of federal grants on local communities

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 3, 2025

On February 3, 2025, Rep. Nikki Budzinski discussed recent federal grants aiding renewable energy projects in her district via social media posts.

Illinois College hosts free clinic for National Girls & Women in Sports Day

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 3, 2025

The Illinois College Student-Athletes Advisory Committee is organizing a free event to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 6?

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 3, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 6.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Menard County in week ending Jan. 25?

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 2, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Sangamon County collects $2.6 million in County School Facility Tax in November 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 2, 2025

In November 2024, Sangamon County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Logan County collects $238,649 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in November 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 2, 2025

In November 2024, Logan County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Logan County as of Jan. 26

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 2, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Logan County in the week ending Jan. 26 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.