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America celebrates its founding principles on Independence Day

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 4, 2025

Independence Day, celebrated every year on July 4th, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Sangamon County in week ending June 28?

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 3, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Logan County collects $76,476 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By H. K. Calvert | Jul 3, 2025

In May, Logan County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Sangamon County in week ending June 28?

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 3, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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There were 210 multiracial students enrolled in Logan County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 3, 2025

In Logan County schools, 210 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Coffey supports bills lowering drug costs in Illinois

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 3, 2025

State Representative Mike Coffey has co-sponsored two significant pieces of legislation aimed at reducing the cost of prescription drugs in Illinois.

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Meier donates lawmaker pay raise to Southern Illinois organizations

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 3, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier of Okawville has chosen to donate his annual pay raise to local community organizations in Southern Illinois.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Menard County in week ending June 28?

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 2, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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$21,197 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Menard County

By H. K. Calvert | Jul 2, 2025

In May, Menard County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Sangamon County in week ending June 28

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 2, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Logan County in week ending June 28

By L. A. Mcmillian | Jul 2, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at four gas stations in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Sangamon County Education: 2,188 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 8.3% of students enrolled in Sangamon County schools identified as multiracial.

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Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 administrators rank seventh lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 2, 2025

Administrators in Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 earn an average of $71,060 per year, ranking seventh lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Open Space Land Acquisition grants available; deadline set for September 30

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 2, 2025

The Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program is accepting grant applications until September 30, 2025.

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Illinois libraries in 109th district receive grant for resource expansion

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 2, 2025

The Illinois Secretary of State has announced that multiple libraries within the 109th district will benefit from funding through the Public Library Per Capita Grant Program.

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Union Pacific celebrates 163 years since Lincoln signed railroad act

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 2, 2025

Yesterday, community leaders and Illinois residents gathered to commemorate the 163rd anniversary of President Lincoln signing the Pacific Railroad Act into law.

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Pritzker signs controversial prisoner review board bill amid GOP criticism

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 2, 2025

Illinois Republicans are expressing concern over new legislation signed into law, which they claim weakens the oversight of the Prisoner Review Board (PRB) and poses a threat to public safety.

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Analysis: Hartsburg Emden Community Unit School District 21 administrators rank 10th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 1, 2025

Administrators in Hartsburg Emden Community Unit School District 21 earn an average of $72,878 per year, ranking 10th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many inmates sentenced in Sangamon County will be released during week ending July 12?

By M. A. Miranda | Jul 1, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Sangamon County and is set to be released from jail in the week ending July 12.

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

By Sangamon Sun | Jul 1, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.