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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | May 10, 2025

The following parishes in the Sangamon Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Greenfield Community Unit School District 10: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 10, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 76.7% of Greenfield Community Unit School District 10 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 13?

By Sangamon Sun | May 10, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 13.

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Test expectations: How many Pembroke Consolidated Community School District 259 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 79.6% of Pembroke Consolidated Community School District 259 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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40.5% of Porta Community Unit School District 202 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 40.5% of the students in Porta Community Unit School District 202 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois faces potential rise in electric bills due to capacity price surge

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

State Representative Mike Coffey has expressed concerns following a recent report from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), which indicated a significant increase in capacity prices.

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Illinois faces challenges due to high corporate taxes

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

Illinois is facing challenges in its economic recovery from the pandemic, with high corporate taxes being a significant factor.

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Photos from this week in Springfield highlight local engagements

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

I want to pledge to my constituents that I will always be your voice at the Capitol and stand for what is right.

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Little Miracles 5K continues support for NICU at St. John's Children's Hospital

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

HSHS St. John’s Foundation is encouraging residents to participate in the Little Miracles 5K, a charity event aimed at supporting premature and critically ill infants at HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital.

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Rep. Sosnowski highlights ALS awareness efforts amid busy legislative week

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

Rep. Sosnowski has had a busy week at the Capitol, engaging in various activities to serve the 69th District.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12?

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 15 parolees from Sangamon County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

There were 15 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons 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.

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5 fewer lawyers allowed to practice law in cities in Sangamon County in April

By Sangamon Sun | May 8, 2025

There were five fewer active legal licenses in cities within Sangamon County in April compared to the previous month.

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Rochester Community Unit School District 3A: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 40.7% of the students in Rochester Community Unit School District 3A passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, 81.5% of Auburn Community Unit School District 10 students failed math portion of IAR

By Sangamon Sun | May 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 81.5% of Auburn Community Unit School District 10 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rosenthal advocates for legislative support at ICCTA's annual 'Lobby Day

By Sangamon Sun | May 8, 2025

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal addressed the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) during their annual 'Lobby Day' in Springfield.

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Ovarian cancer remains challenging due to lack of effective screenings

By Sangamon Sun | May 8, 2025

May 8th is recognized as World Ovarian Cancer Day, a day established in 2013 by leaders from various advocacy organizations to unite efforts in raising awareness and combating ovarian cancer.

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In 2022, Menard County ranks 31st among Illinois counties with 20.7% transfer dependency

By Sangamon Sun | May 8, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 20.7% of income in Menard County—ranking it 31st least dependent among Illinois counties.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 11?

By Sangamon Sun | May 8, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 11.

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In 2023-24 school year, 83.3% of Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 students failed math portion of IAR

By Sangamon Sun | May 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 83.3% of Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.