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Rep. Rosenthal welcomes long-time page participant from Sherman

By Sangamon Sun | May 28, 2025

Rep. Wayne Rosenthal welcomed Gabbi Lazar from Sherman, Illinois, as his Page-for-a-Day on Thursday.

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Did New Holland-Middletown Elementary School District 88 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 28.2% of the students in New Holland-Middletown Elementary School District 88 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Menard County residents pay $787,019 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

In 2024, Menard County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Sangamon County in week ending May 17

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Test expectations: How many Community Unit School District 16 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 63.5% of Community Unit School District 16 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois legislators debate record-breaking budget amid taxation concerns

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

I returned to Springfield this week for the final days of the spring legislative session, with anticipation building around the state budget, expected to be the largest in Illinois history.

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Resolution honors two men for saving seniors from fire

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier has recognized two young men for their heroic actions in saving the lives of senior residents at the Nashville senior apartments.

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Illinois House begins final week without state budget preview

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

The final week of the spring legislative session began today in the Illinois House, with five scheduled session days remaining to pass a state budget.

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Illinois GOP proposes bills targeting rising energy costs

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

With energy prices increasing, Senate Republicans have proposed a legislative package to address rising electricity costs in Illinois.

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Illinois College baseball players honored by D3baseball.com

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

The Illinois College baseball team has achieved recognition with two players named to the D3baseball.com All-Region 9 Team.

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Rep. Coffey launches summer reading program for students in the 95th District

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

Rep. Coffey has announced the commencement of the 3rd Annual Summer Reading Program for students in the 95th District.

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Menard County: Social Security made up 8% of total income in 2022

By Sangamon Sun | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8% of income in Menard County, providing an average of $4,616 per capita to residents.

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Logan County collects $800,604 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | May 26, 2025

In 2024, Logan County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Logan County in week ending May 17?

By Sangamon Sun | May 26, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Logan County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Test expectations: How many Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | May 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 64.4% of Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Did Rochester Community Unit School District 3A students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By Sangamon Sun | May 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 28.8% of the students in Rochester Community Unit School District 3A passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Camp Butler to host Memorial Day ceremony on May 26

By Sangamon Sun | May 26, 2025

Memorial Day is a time for Americans to remember those who lost their lives serving in the United States Armed Forces.

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Memorial Day: honoring those who sacrificed for freedom

By Sangamon Sun | May 26, 2025

Memorial Day serves as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by those who died in service to the United States.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Menard County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 17

By Sangamon Sun | May 25, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Logan County in week ending May 17

By Sangamon Sun | May 25, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.