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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Logan County in week ending May 31

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 4, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 administrators rank 271st highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 4, 2025

Administrators in Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 earn an average of $119,970 per year, ranking 271st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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$900,863 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in April for Sangamon County

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 4, 2025

In April, Sangamon County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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SAFE-T Act faces criticism after murder suspects released pre-trial

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 4, 2025

This week, two individuals charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of their 2-year-old child were not held pre-trial due to provisions in the SAFE-T Act.

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Illinois House passes $55.2 billion FY26 budget with new taxes

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 4, 2025

The Illinois House Democrats have passed a $55.2 billion budget for the fiscal year 2026, marking an increase of $2 billion from the previous year.

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Illinois budget increases; Madigan faces sentencing; new legislation impacts

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 4, 2025

State Representative Joel Keicher provided an update on recent legislative activities in Illinois, highlighting key developments from the spring session.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, June 7?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 4, 2025

This former Sangamon Sun area high school standout will be in action on Saturday, June 7.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Menard County in week ending May 24?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 4, 2025

The only price of diesel 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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Greenfield Community Unit School District 10: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 23.3% of the students in Greenfield Community Unit School District 10 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2024: Athens Community Unit School District 213 administrators rank 256th highest in state for average salary

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 3, 2025

Administrators in Athens Community Unit School District 213 earn an average of $121,088 per year, ranking 256th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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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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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, June 6?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 3, 2025

This former Sangamon Sun area high school standout will be in action on Friday, June 6.

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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.