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Dieterich Community Unit School District 30: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 60.2% of Dieterich Community Unit School District 30 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois Democrats pass historic budget amid criticism

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 3, 2025

Over the weekend, Illinois Democrats passed a budget that has been described as the largest in the state's history.

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OPINION: Illinois could learn fiscal discipline from the state’s small business community

By David Curtin | Jun 2, 2025

While Governor Pritzker tries to sell a balanced budget, the reality is a persistent deficit that places an unfair burden on small and midsize manufacturers like those represented by the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA).

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Pawnee Community Unit School District 11 administrators rank 236th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 2, 2025

Administrators in Pawnee Community Unit School District 11 earn an average of $123,295 per year, ranking 236th highest in the state, 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 Logan County in week ending May 24?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 2, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at nine gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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In 2023-24 school year, 61.5% of Virginia Community Unit School District 64 students failed math portion of IAR

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 61.5% of Virginia Community Unit School District 64 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Did Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 24.6% of the students in Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois representative opposes new state budget citing misplaced priorities

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 2, 2025

Over the weekend, the Illinois General Assembly approved the FY26 budget, marking one of the largest in the state's history.

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Federal prosecutors seek over 12-year sentence for former House Speaker Madigan

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 2, 2025

The federal government is seeking a 12.5-year prison sentence and a $1.5 million fine for Michael J. Madigan, the former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, following his conviction on corruption charges earlier this year.

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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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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.