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Former Glenwood High School standout Parker Detmers played on Sunday, June 1 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 2, 2025

The game took place in Hawkins Field.

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Analysis: Springfield School District 186 administrators rank 174th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 2, 2025

Administrators in Springfield School District 186 earn an average of $129,704 per year, ranking 174th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, 62% of Greenview Community Unit School District 200 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 62% of Greenview Community Unit School District 200 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Sangamon County in week ending May 24?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 1, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 24.6% of the students in Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Menard County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 24

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 1, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Sangamon County Board Road and Bridge Committee met May 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 1, 2025

Sangamon County Board Road and Bridge Committee met 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 28

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Logan County taxpayers give $269,364 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 1, 2025

In April, Logan County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois representative criticizes fiscal year 2026 budget

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 1, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier of Okawville has voiced his opposition to the recently passed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for Illinois.

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Illinois General Assembly approves $55.2 billion state budget amid Republican opposition

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 1, 2025

Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly have approved a $55.2 billion state budget, marking another year of near-record spending.

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Rep. Keicher opposes extension of TIF districts, calls for reform

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 1, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher has voiced his opposition to the extension of several Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts in the state.

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Rep. Rosenthal criticizes FY2026 Illinois budget bill

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 1, 2025

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal, a Republican from Morrisonville, expressed his opposition to the FY 2026 budget bill, known as SB 2510, which was passed late Saturday night.

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Will Plattner, former Glenwood High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, May 31 in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 1, 2025

The game took place in Pete Taylor Park.

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Former Glenwood High School standout Parker Detmers played on Saturday, May 31 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 1, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number one seed.

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Village of Greenview Village Board met May 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 1, 2025

Village of Greenview Village Board met Monday, May 5

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Village of Divernon Village Board met May 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 1, 2025

Village of Divernon Village Board met Wednesday, May 28

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Village of Chatham Village Board met May 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 1, 2025

Village of Chatham Village Board met Tuesday, May 27

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Sangamon County OEM/911 Committee met May 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 1, 2025

Sangamon County OEM/911 Committee met Wednesday, May 28

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Sangamon County Board Finance Committee met May 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 1, 2025

Sangamon County Board Finance Committee met Tuesday, May 27

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Sangamon County Board Community Resources Committee met May 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 1, 2025

Sangamon County Board Community Resources Committee met Tuesday, May 27