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Cheapest diesel in cities across Menard County in week ending Aug. 16

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 20, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Menard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Debt in Greenfield Community Unit School District 10 hit $3.4 million in fiscal year 2024

By P. K. Williamson | Aug 20, 2025

Greenfield Community Unit School District 10 had the lowest outstanding school debt among Greene County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sangamon County in week ending Aug. 16?

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 20, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Sangamon County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Mike Coffey invites constituents to ‘Coffee with Coffey’ event in Rochester

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 20, 2025

State Representative Mike Coffey will host a community event called “Coffee with Coffey” at Mockingbird Bakery in Rochester on Saturday, August 23.

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Tips offered for Illinois families facing high back-to-school costs

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 20, 2025

As the school year approaches, many Illinois families are facing high costs associated with back-to-school preparations.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 9

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 19, 2025

The only price of premium 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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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Virginia Community Unit School District 64’s outstanding debt hit $4.3 million

By P. K. Williamson | Aug 19, 2025

Virginia Community Unit School District 64's outstanding school debt reached $4.3 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $1,345,940 per student.

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Rep. Charlie Meier’s poultry farming reform becomes law in Illinois

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 19, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier’s bill, HB 2196, has been signed into law, changing regulations for small poultry farmers in Illinois.

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Illinois lawmakers focus on jobs bill amid budget debates over taxes

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 19, 2025

Safety concerns and economic issues remain at the forefront for Illinois residents as students prepare to return to school, the job market holds steady, and lawmakers debate taxes and redistricting.

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Bill raising mandatory road test age for senior drivers signed into law

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 19, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation aimed at changing the state's policy on mandatory road tests for senior drivers.

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McLaughlin offers resources for McHenry County property tax appeals

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 19, 2025

Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington) is organizing a series of property tax appeals events in McHenry County this August.

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Illinois Safe Routes to School Program opens grant applications for $12 million in funding

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 18, 2025

Grant applications are now being accepted for the Illinois Safe Routes to School Program, which is administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) using federal funds.

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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 18, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Logan 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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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Lincoln Community High School District 404’s outstanding debt hit $4.4 million

By P. K. Williamson | Aug 18, 2025

Lincoln Community High School District 404 had the third 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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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Menard County in week ending Aug. 9?

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 18, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas 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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Illinois: Auburn Community Unit School District 10 owed $6.1 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By P. K. Williamson | Aug 17, 2025

Auburn Community Unit School District 10's outstanding school debt reached $6.1 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $567,091 per student.

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Students suspended 43 times in 2023-24 school year in Menard County

By R. L. Navarrete | Aug 17, 2025

There were 43 incidents of students being suspended in Menard County schools during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Sangamon County in week ending Aug. 9?

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 17, 2025

The only price of E85 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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Logan County Board Finance Committee met August 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 17, 2025

Logan County Board Finance Committee met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 12

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Meier criticizes governor’s approval of SB 328 over concerns for Illinois business climate

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 17, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker’s recent signing of Senate Bill 328, a measure that Meier and other House Republicans argue will increase the number of frivolous lawsuits against Illinois...