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The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release four inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Logan County during the third quarter of 2025.

Illinois representative criticizes policies favoring non-citizens over taxpayers

After attending a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C., Illinois State Representative Martin McLaughlin expressed his concerns regarding federal and state policies.

Rep. Meier donates multimeters honoring late student's legacy

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has collaborated with the family of Caleb Thomas Elliott to donate multimeter digital testers to Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters throughout Illinois.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, June 15?

This former Sangamon Sun area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, June 15.

Sangamon County taxpayers give just over $2.8 million in County School Facility Tax in April

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

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Porta Community Unit School District 202 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 12.9% of the students in Porta Community Unit School District 202 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Litchfield Community Unit School District 12 administrators rank 421st highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Litchfield Community Unit School District 12 earn an average of $110,403 per year, ranking 421st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In 2023-24 school year, 50.5% of Lincoln Elementary School District 27 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 50.5% of Lincoln Elementary School District 27 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Coffey criticizes Illinois' green energy policies as costly for consumers

Illinois State Representative Coffey has expressed concern over the state's current energy policies, which he claims are driving up costs for consumers.

14.1% of Riverton Community Unit School District 14 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 14.1% of the students in Riverton Community Unit School District 14 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 52.1% of Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

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

Analysis: Lincoln Elementary School District 27 administrators rank 403rd highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Lincoln Elementary School District 27 earn an average of $111,600 per year, ranking 403rd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Menard County: Government transfers accounted for 20.7% of income in 2022, up from 7.9% in 1970

In 2022, government transfers made up 20.7% of income in Menard County, a 12.8% surge from 7.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

FOIA request sent to Macon County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Macon County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Menard County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Menard County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Sangamon County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Sangamon County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

Illinois General Assembly passes record-breaking spending plan

Governor J.B. Pritzker's spending plan, which includes nearly one billion dollars in tax increases and financial maneuvers, passed the General Assembly on May 31.

FOIA request sent to Champaign County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Champaign County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Logan County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025