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Illinois Republicans warn of summer energy cost crisis amid rising prices

By Sangamon Sun | May 21, 2025

House Republicans in Illinois have raised concerns about a potential energy cost crisis this summer, urging for expanded energy production capacity.

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Illinois House passes school safety bill after Ohio chemical spill

By Sangamon Sun | May 21, 2025

Yesterday, the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill introduced by State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) aimed at enhancing school safety.

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Boone County awarded $2.7M for bridge replacements on Long Prairie Trail

By Sangamon Sun | May 21, 2025

The Boone County Conservation District has secured $2.7 million in capital funding from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program.

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Test expectations: How many Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 69.7% of Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers in Sangamon Sun publication area were approved during 2024?

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2025

In 2024, 99.3% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in the Sangamon Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Hartsburg Emden Community Unit School District 21: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 32.1% of the students in Hartsburg Emden Community Unit School District 21 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Sangamon County in week ending May 10

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Logan County: Cities registered 10 lawyers with active licenses as of April

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2025

There were 10 lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities within Logan County as of April.

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Rep. Charlie Meier hosts Nashville Chamber's 'Citizens of the Year' banquet

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier served as the emcee for the Nashville Chamber of Commerce's annual 'Citizens of the Year' banquet.

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Illinois faces tax hikes amid economic pressures

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2025

At a time when Illinois families are grappling with inflation and rising costs, a $6 billion tax hike is being proposed by Democrats in Springfield to support Governor JB Pritzker’s state budget.

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Logan County: Social Security transfers accounted for 9% of income in 2022

By Sangamon Sun | May 20, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9% of income in Logan County, providing an average of $4,336 per capita to residents.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Greenview Community Unit School District 200 in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 33.6% of the students in Greenview Community Unit School District 200 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test expectations: How many Lincoln Elementary School District 27 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 70% of Lincoln Elementary School District 27 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Logan County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 10

By Sangamon Sun | May 19, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Dylan Doss to compete in three events at NCAA Division III championship

By Sangamon Sun | May 19, 2025

Illinois College athlete Dylan Doss is set to compete in three events at the 2025 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field national championships.

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Illinois Democrats propose service tax amid budget deadline

By Sangamon Sun | May 19, 2025

As the Illinois legislative session approaches its conclusion, the debate over a proposed service tax intensifies.

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Jeff Keicher discusses Illinois budget issues and legislative updates

By Sangamon Sun | May 19, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher recently provided an update on legislative developments, budget concerns, and tax proposals in Illinois.

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Menard County: Cities registered 6 lawyers with active licenses as of April

By Sangamon Sun | May 18, 2025

Cities within Menard County recorded six lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of April.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Menard County in week ending May 10?

By Sangamon Sun | May 18, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending May 10?

By Sangamon Sun | May 18, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.