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Government-backed nonprofit Illinois Conservation Foundation profiled

By H. K. Calvert | Aug 26, 2025

Illinois Conservation Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Inside Springfield Urban League—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By H. K. Calvert | Aug 25, 2025

Springfield Urban League, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive six grants totaling $2,300,000 in FY2024 for infrastructure improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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1 gas station in cities throughout Logan County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 16

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 25, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Logan 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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Illinois College men’s cross country picked sixth in Midwest Conference preseason poll

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 25, 2025

The Illinois College men's cross country team has been selected to finish sixth in the Midwest Conference (MWC) Preseason Coaches' Poll, as announced by the league on Monday.

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Illinois College women’s cross country picked ninth in Midwest Conference preseason poll

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 25, 2025

The Illinois College women's cross country team has been projected to finish ninth in the Midwest Conference (MWC) for the 2025 season, according to the annual Preseason Coaches' Poll released Monday.

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Outstanding debt in Hartsburg Emden Community Unit School District 21 reached $615,000 in fiscal year 2024

By P. K. Williamson | Aug 25, 2025

Hartsburg Emden Community Unit School District 21's outstanding school debt reached $615,000 as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $355,491 per student.

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Rep. Martin McLaughlin offers property tax appeal resources for Lake County residents

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 25, 2025

Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington) is organizing a series of property tax appeal events for Lake County residents in August.

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McLaughlin calls for action on public safety following governor's remarks on troop deployment

By Sangamon Sun | Aug 25, 2025

Illinois State Representative Martin McLaughlin has issued a statement following Governor J.B. Pritzker’s press conference regarding the potential deployment of federal troops to address violent crime in Illinois.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Aug. 28?

By S. G. Roy | Aug 25, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Aug. 28.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Logan County in week ending Aug. 16?

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 25, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Logan 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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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Sangamon County in week ending Aug. 16

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 24, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Sangamon 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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Government-backed nonprofit Illinois Masonic Charities Fund profiled

By H. K. Calvert | Aug 24, 2025

Illinois Masonic Charities Fund, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $35,000 grant in FY2024 for charitable purposes, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Outstanding debt in West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 reached $690,000 in fiscal year 2024

By P. K. Williamson | Aug 24, 2025

West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 had the second lowest 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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Inside Gads Hill Center—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By H. K. Calvert | Aug 23, 2025

Gads Hill Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $750,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Ohio Community High School District 505 had $786,072 in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By P. K. Williamson | Aug 23, 2025

Ohio Community High School District 505's outstanding school debt reached $786,072 as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $3,023,350 per student.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 16

By L. A. Mcmillian | Aug 23, 2025

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

Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education met August 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 23, 2025

Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 20

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Village of New Berlin Board of Trustees met Aug. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 23, 2025

Village of New Berlin Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Aug. 20

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Village of La Grange Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Aug. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 23, 2025

Village of La Grange Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Friday, Aug. 22

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Village of Illiopolis Board of Trustees met Aug. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 23, 2025

Village of Illiopolis Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 18