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Illinois state representative criticizes new $55.2 billion budget signed by governor

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 17, 2025

State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) expressed concerns following the signing of Illinois' $55.2 billion budget by Governor Pritzker.

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Straight, white business owners excluded from Illinois State Board of Education's Juneteenth & Pride Vendor Fair

By Chicago City Wire reports | 17 days ago

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced a Juneteenth and Pride Vendor Fair to celebrate and uplift Black-owned and LGBTQIA+ businesses exclusively, according to internal communications shared with Chicago City Wire.

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Educational Services industry in Sangamon Sun publication area during 2024?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 16, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located across Sangamon Sun publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Did Athens Community Unit School District 213 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 46.9% of Athens Community Unit School District 213 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rep. Miller: Death of Illinois citizen 'is a direct consequence of Pritzker's policies'

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 16, 2025

Mary Miller, U.S. Representative of Illinois, attributed the death of a young woman in Central Illinois to Governor J.B. Pritzker's immigration policies.

Analysis: Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 administrators rank 371st lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 16, 2025

Administrators in Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 earn an average of $106,366 per year, ranking 371st lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Dylan Doss and Jordan Closs receive top athletic awards at Illinois College

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 16, 2025

Illinois College announced today that Dylan Doss and Jordan Closs have been awarded the William J. Downer and Doris B. Hopper Awards for the 2024-25 athletic year.

Illinois governor signs record $55.2 billion budget amid criticism

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 16, 2025

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal has expressed concerns following Governor JB Pritzker's signing of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which totals $55.2 billion.

Sangamon County Board Executive Committee met June 10

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 16, 2025

Sangamon County Board Executive Committee met 12 p.m. Tuesday, June 10

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Parker Detmers, former Glenwood High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Sunday, June 15 in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 16, 2025

The Louisville Cardinals won 8-3.

Did Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 15, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 48% of Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2024: Auburn Community Unit School District 10 administrators rank 377th lowest in state for average salary

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 15, 2025

Administrators in Auburn Community Unit School District 10 earn an average of $106,822 per year, ranking 377th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.