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In 2023-24 school year, 44.8% of Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 44.8% of Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 administrators rank 259th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 19, 2025

Administrators in Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 earn an average of $99,344 per year, ranking 259th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Former Glenwood High School standout Parker Detmers played on Wednesday, June 18 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 19, 2025

The Louisville Cardinals won 3-11.

1 gas station in cities throughout Menard County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 14

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 18, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Sangamon County in week ending June 14

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 18, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Test expectations: How many Virginia Community Unit School District 64 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 46.6% of Virginia Community Unit School District 64 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2024: Community Unit School District 16 administrators rank 343rd lowest in state for average salary

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 18, 2025

Administrators in Community Unit School District 16 earn an average of $104,656 per year, ranking 343rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Logan County in week ending June 14?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 18, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Keicher schedules traveling office hours across district this summer

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 18, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher has announced a series of Traveling Office Hours to be held throughout the 70th District this summer.

Keicher and Syverson join lawsuit against unconstitutional legislative practices

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 18, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher and State Senator Dave Syverson have joined forces with their Republican colleagues in a legal challenge filed in Sangamon County.

Former Glenwood High School standout Parker Detmers played on Tuesday, June 17 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 18, 2025

The game took place in Charles Schwab Field Omaha.

Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23 administrators rank 368th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 17, 2025

Administrators in Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23 earn an average of $106,041 per year, ranking 368th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 46.8% of Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 2.2% of Sangamon County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 17, 2025

In Sangamon County schools, 576 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Coffey introduces bill to enhance library security across Illinois

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 17, 2025

State Representative Mike Coffey has introduced House Bill 2747, which aims to enhance security measures in libraries across Illinois.

Touch a Truck supply drive returns July 17 at HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 17, 2025

HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital has announced its annual Touch a Truck Back-to-School Supply Drive, scheduled for July 17.

Illinois governor defends sanctuary policy amid criticism over costs

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 17, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to testify on Illinois' sanctuary state policies, which have been costly for the state's citizens.

Blue light cystoscopy aids early detection of bladder cancer

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 17, 2025

HSHS St. John’s Hospital has introduced a new procedure called Blue Light Cystoscopy with Cysview, aimed at improving the detection of bladder cancer.

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.

From Chicago City Wire

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

By Chicago City Wire reports | 8 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.