Stories | Sangamon Sun

Union Pacific to unveil locomotive honoring Abraham Lincoln in Springfield

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 30, 2025

Union Pacific Railroad is set to unveil a new commemorative locomotive in Springfield, Illinois, honoring its founder, Abraham Lincoln.

Chatham hosts music festival to honor victims of April tragedy

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 30, 2025

The Village of Chatham is organizing a community event, Chatham Strong Fest, scheduled for Sunday, July 6.

Illinois lawmaker criticizes new tax hikes impacting families and businesses

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 30, 2025

State Representative Martin McLaughlin has criticized the recent tax increases in Illinois, which are set to take effect on July 1.

Fireworks safety emphasized by Illinois officials ahead of Fourth of July

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 30, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are emphasizing safety for fireworks displays this Fourth of July.

1 gas station in cities throughout Logan County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending June 21

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 29, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Sangamon County in week ending June 21?

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 29, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Unchanged number of attorneys held active licenses to practice law in cities within Menard County in Q1 compared to the previous quarter

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 29, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Menard County in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.

1 gas station in cities throughout Menard County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 21

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 29, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Greenview Community Unit School District 200 administrators rank 67th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Jun 29, 2025

Administrators in Greenview Community Unit School District 200 earn an average of $86,217 per year, ranking 67th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.