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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending May 31?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 9, 2025

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

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

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 9, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did Greenfield Community Unit School District 10 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 16.4% of the students in Greenfield Community Unit School District 10 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

20.3% of income in Sangamon County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 29th in Illinois

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 9, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 20.3% of income in Sangamon County—ranking it 29th least dependent among Illinois counties.

Elburn announces community flag design contest with resident voting

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 9, 2025

The Village of Elburn has announced a community flag design contest, inviting residents to create and submit designs for a new village flag.

Water safety advice highlights need for vigilance among parents

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 9, 2025

Water activities are a source of enjoyment and excitement, but they also pose risks, particularly for young children.

Logan County taxpayers give $80,920 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 9, 2025

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

Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 administrators rank 367th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 8, 2025

Administrators in Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 earn an average of $113,635 per year, ranking 367th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Petersburg City Council met June 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 8, 2025

City of Petersburg City Council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3

Did Pawnee Community Unit School District 11 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.6% of Pawnee Community Unit School District 11 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.