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38.1% of Greenview Community Unit School District 200 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | May 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 38.1% 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.

Did Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By Sangamon Sun | May 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 75.4% of Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Senator Turner launches teacher recognition program for 2025

By Sangamon Sun | May 12, 2025

State Senator Sally Turner has announced the launch of the "2025 Outstanding Teacher of the 44th Senate District" program in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.

Sangamon County: Residents received $832.15 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022

By Sangamon Sun | May 12, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.5% of income in Sangamon County, providing an average of $4,278 per capita to residents.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15?

By Sangamon Sun | May 12, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15.

Test expectations: How many Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 75.4% of Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

38.5% of Virginia Community Unit School District 64 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | May 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 38.5% of the students in Virginia Community Unit School District 64 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Menard County taxpayers give $61,869 in County School Facility Tax in March

By Sangamon Sun | May 11, 2025

In March, Menard County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending May 3?

By Sangamon Sun | May 11, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.