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Menard County Education: 1,613 white students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 14, 2025

In Menard County schools, 1,613 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Flag Day commemorates adoption of American flag by Continental Congress

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 14, 2025

Today marks Flag Day, a moment to honor the American flag and contemplate the ideals it embodies.

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Parker Detmers, former Glenwood High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, June 13 in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 14, 2025

The game took place in Charles Schwab Field Omaha.

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Q3: Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 2 inmates sentenced in Menard County

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 13, 2025

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

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Sangamon County to have 6 inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during July

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 13, 2025

There are six inmates sentenced in Sangamon County set to be released from jail in July.

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Analysis: Rochester Community Unit School District 3A administrators rank 423rd lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 13, 2025

Administrators in Rochester Community Unit School District 3A earn an average of $109,002 per year, ranking 423rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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3.5% of Pembroke Consolidated Community School District 259 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 3.5% of the students in Pembroke Consolidated Community School District 259 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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There were 2,997 white students enrolled in Logan County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 86.8% of students enrolled in Logan County schools identified as white.

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In 2023-24 school year, 49.9% of Paris-Union School District 95 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 49.9% of Paris-Union School District 95 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Sosnowski comments on former Speaker Madigan's sentencing

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 13, 2025

State Representative Joe Sosnowski of Rockford expressed his views following the sentencing of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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Il. Dept. of Corrections FOIA response: 85 'transgender' inmates housed at women's prison including 12 biological males

By Sangamon Sun reports | Jun 13, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) has confirmed that 85 transgender inmates are currently housed at Logan Correctional Center, the state’s only women’s prison—12 of which are biological males.

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Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 1 inmate sentenced in Logan County during July

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 12, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Logan County set to be released from jail in July.

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Did West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 50% of West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2024: Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 administrators rank 425th highest in state for average salary

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 12, 2025

Administrators in Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 earn an average of $110,242 per year, ranking 425th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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New Holland-Middletown Elementary School District 88: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 10.3% of the students in New Holland-Middletown Elementary School District 88 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many white students were enrolled in Sangamon County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 12, 2025

In Sangamon County schools, 16,454 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Logan County will have 4 inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during Q3

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 12, 2025

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.

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Illinois representative criticizes policies favoring non-citizens over taxpayers

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 12, 2025

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

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Rep. Meier donates multimeters honoring late student's legacy

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 12, 2025

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?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 12, 2025

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