Quantcast

Sangamon Sun

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Latest News

Medium 1000015167

Illinois College sweeps baseball doubleheader against Cornell College

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 12, 2025

The Illinois College baseball team achieved a successful doubleheader sweep against Cornell College on Saturday at Ash Park Field.

Medium 5m8dixmja4homi8dunrsujx8p6su

Illinois College men's tennis sweeps Ripon and Lawrence in Midwest Conference duals

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 12, 2025

The Illinois College men's tennis team achieved significant victories on their conference road trip, defeating Ripon and Lawrence in Midwest Conference duals on Saturday.

Medium 1000015208

IC splits doubleheader against Beloit College with a win and a loss

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 12, 2025

IC faced off against Beloit College in a Midwest Conference doubleheader, ending the day with a win and a loss.

Medium wy81c7swrh2vws7dy5bnbvmgszkp

Logan County houses 3 new registered sex offenders as of March

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 11, 2025

There were three new registered sex offenders living in Logan County in March, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Medium emmw9hbn07zn8bpwnd3rqiyqj1kz

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Menard County convicted of a crime involving drugs set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 11, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving drugs living in Menard County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

Medium fn8silx2uz8tno307fty3qkp4fcw

Logan County called home by 7 new registered sex offenders in Q1

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 11, 2025

Logan County has seven new sex offenders registered as living there as of the first quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Medium yikdze573lahsaqd48mf2aao5fjb

Nikki Budzinski calls for VASP program continuation and wage act support in tweets

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 11, 2025

Rep. Nikki Budzinski, representing Illinois' 13th district, addressed several key issues through a series of tweets on April 11, 2025.

Medium kqgr43belfsx6upgf181hhj08vn3

Rep. Nikki Budzinski announces federal aid and criticizes SNAP budget cuts

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 11, 2025

Rep. Nikki Budzinski has announced $30 million in federal disaster aid for St. Clair County flood recovery and highlighted the SNAP program budget cuts amidst rising egg prices.

Medium 1000015220

Illinois College to host clay target team recruiting event on May 3rd

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 11, 2025

The Illinois College Clay Target Team will hold a recruiting event on Saturday, May 3rd, starting at 10:00 a.m. on the Illinois College campus, located at 1101 W College Ave.

Medium alcqgketzv0kzp80r7iualosuwbg

Illinois representatives seek tax reform before Tax Day

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 11, 2025

Representatives Jeff Keicher, Jackie Haas, and Joe Sosnowski addressed concerns about the high tax burden on Illinois families as the annual Tax Day draws near.

Medium wgx9zsgb616uw5lmz4ebauo6y77v

Sosnowski promotes tax relief legislation for Illinois families and seniors

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 11, 2025

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, serving Rockford, addressed the press on Friday at the Capitol regarding his proposed legislation aimed at lowering taxes for working families and seniors in Illinois.

Medium gfynfnfgb6iee2ea2bpd88tpug8f

Bill to enhance library security in Illinois advances in House

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 11, 2025

State Representative Mike Coffey of Springfield has successfully advanced a bill aimed at improving safety measures in Illinois libraries.

Medium alcqgketzv0kzp80r7iualosuwbg

Rep. Keicher urges Illinois Assembly to provide tax relief amid Tax Day concerns

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 11, 2025

Rep. Jeff Keicher held a press conference at the Capitol urging the Illinois General Assembly to address tax issues as Tax Day looms.

Medium c4bpqsfcuxm91fpxridfhsx5lfna

Illinois College dance team set to compete at national championships

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 11, 2025

The Illinois College dance team is scheduled to participate in The Dance Team Union College Classic National Championships this weekend in Orlando, Florida.

Medium k3azpehp1c6mlojhtl4hmpf8pe6h

Blueboys secure fourth place at the 2025 Blueboy Invitational at The Rail

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 11, 2025

The Blueboys golf team finished fourth at their 2025 Blueboy Invitational at The Rail Golf Course in Springfield, Illinois.

Medium wrcry1t45zzyckcz3965jya7kz6h

Q1: Cities within Logan County recorded 10 lawyers in good standing

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 10, 2025

Cities within Logan County recorded 10 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

Medium stgi6c5y5mj8a2vcle5p7qidrxcj

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Sangamon County convicted of a crime against justice set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 10, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime against justice living in Sangamon County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

Medium d5yskgf32z5xwivh5567k993sh2t

41 new registered sex offenders living in Sangamon County in Q1

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 10, 2025

There were 41 new registered sex offenders living in Sangamon County as of the first quarter of 2025, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Medium alcqgketzv0kzp80r7iualosuwbg

Illinois House unanimous on bill changing senior drivers' road test age

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 10, 2025

A bill proposing to raise the age requirement for mandatory road tests for senior drivers from 79 to 87 has passed the Illinois House unanimously.

Medium 4td1frtxukbmopduoaw7dk39xgrf

Illinois Senate approves bill for celiac disease food safety training

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 10, 2025

Legislation spearheaded by State Senator Sally Turner, aiming to enhance food safety for individuals with celiac disease, has gained unanimous approval from the Illinois Senate.