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Illinois College baseball sweeps Monmouth to open Midwest Conference season

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The Illinois College baseball team began its Midwest Conference season with a strong performance, achieving a sweep against Monmouth at Joe Brooks Field on Saturday.

Illinois College softball splits doubleheader against Central

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The Illinois College softball team split a doubleheader against the 15th-ranked Central team at Jessica Kamp Field on Saturday.

Menard County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.9% in 2022

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Menard County, providing an average of $1,115 per capita to residents.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending Mar. 15?

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 21, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Sangamon County in week ending Mar. 15

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 21, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Former music director sentenced to 60 years for child pornography

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 21, 2025

Adam Power, a former music and theater director from Petersburg, has been sentenced to 60 years in federal prison for producing, receiving, and possessing child pornography.

Illinois College softball postpones doubleheader against Eureka due to weather

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 21, 2025

The Illinois College softball team has postponed its doubleheader at Eureka due to the forecast of inclement weather in the area.

Illinois College baseball reschedules games due to weather

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 21, 2025

The Illinois College baseball team has made changes to its schedule because of weather conditions.

Rep. Nikki Budzinski discusses Medicaid cuts and civil rights march

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 21, 2025

On March 21, Rep. Nikki Budzinski addressed concerns about potential Republican budget cuts affecting Medicaid in Illinois' 13th district while also reflecting on the historical significance of the Selma-to-Montgomery march.

Rep. Nikki Budzinski addresses education policy and inclusivity on social media

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 21, 2025

In recent tweets dated March 20-21, Rep. Nikki Budzinski addressed key issues including opposition to an executive order by President Trump affecting education policy and celebrated World Down Syndrome Day with a nod to her nephew Noah.