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Rep. Miller: 'Democrats turn any city they run into war zones, including DC, one of the deadliest capitals on Earth'

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 14, 2025

Mary Miller, U.S. Representative of Illinois, said that Democratic leadership has made Washington, D.C. one of the deadliest capitals in the world and urged Congress to intervene.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Logan County in week ending Aug. 9?

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 14, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Logan County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lincoln Elementary School District 27 taxpayers faced $7.9 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By P. K. Williamson | Aug 14, 2025

Lincoln Elementary School District 27 had the second highest outstanding school debt among Logan County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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FOIA request sent to Menard County Sheriff's Office regarding job applications on August 14, 2025

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Menard County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

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Illinois College volleyball player serves on national NCAA grant review panel

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 14, 2025

Before the start of her senior volleyball season, Laura Kaiser, a member of the Illinois College Lady Blues, participated in a national initiative aimed at supporting student-athlete mental health.

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Governor signs bill closing visitation rights gap in Illinois care facilities

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 14, 2025

Last week, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed 124 bills into law, among them House Bill 57.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Logan County in week ending Aug. 9

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 13, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Logan County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Sangamon County in week ending Aug. 9

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 13, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Menard County in week ending Aug. 9

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 13, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Outstanding debt in Dieterich Community Unit School District 30 reached $8.5 million in fiscal year 2024

By P. K. Williamson | Aug 13, 2025

Dieterich Community Unit School District 30's outstanding school debt reached $8.5 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $1,407,790 per student.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Sangamon County residents paid 10th-largest sum in June

By H. K. Calvert | Aug 13, 2025

Sangamon County residents paid just under $4 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per county in June.

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Mike Coffey meets with Illuminative Strategies to discuss business improvement efforts

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 13, 2025

State Representative Mike Coffey met with Illuminative Strategies’ Executive Director Kent James in Springfield as part of the “Mike on Main Street” initiative.

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Charlie Meier announces completion of Wesclin School turn lane project

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 13, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has announced the opening of a new turn lane at Wesclin School on Route 160 in Trenton, Illinois.

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Illinois launches new task force targeting human trafficking

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 13, 2025

The Illinois State Police (ISP), in partnership with the Decatur Police Department, the McLean County Sheriff’s Office, and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, has launched the Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group (ITEG).

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Sangamon County in week ending Aug. 2

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 12, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Logan County residents paid 30th-largest sum in June

By H. K. Calvert | Aug 12, 2025

Logan County residents paid $703,999 in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per county in June.

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Outstanding debt in Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23 reached $10.1 million in fiscal year 2024

By P. K. Williamson | Aug 12, 2025

Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23 had the highest outstanding school debt among Logan County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Week ending Aug. 23: 2 inmates sentenced in Sangamon County to be released

By M. A. Miranda | Aug 12, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Sangamon County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 23.

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New law creates commission aimed at supporting young farmers in Illinois

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 12, 2025

Legislation introduced by State Senator Sally Turner aimed at helping young farmers in Illinois has been signed into law.

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Coffey criticizes governor’s approach to redistricting and calls for fairer legislative maps

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 12, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker has come under criticism for his stance on gerrymandering and the process of drawing legislative maps in Illinois.