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$39,525 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Logan County

By H. K. Calvert | Sep 7, 2025

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

Inside Senior Services of Central Illinois Inc.—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By H. K. Calvert | Sep 7, 2025

Senior Services of Central Illinois Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Logan County districts used up to 27.6% of borrowing capacity in fiscal year 2024

By P. K. Williamson | Sep 7, 2025

School districts in Logan County carried over $26.2 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 27.6% of their legal borrowing capacity.

Late goal gives WashU men's soccer win over Illinois College

By E. K. Rodriguez | Sep 7, 2025

A late goal in the second half gave Washington University (WashU) a 2-1 victory over Illinois College in men's soccer on Sunday at England Stadium.

Menard County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By P. K. Williamson | Sep 6, 2025

Athens Community Unit School District 213 used the largest share of its debt limit in Menard County during fiscal year 2024, at 8% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

Illinois DOGE Profile: Geneva Park District

By H. K. Calvert | Sep 6, 2025

Geneva Park District 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).

Menard County residents pay $21,882 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By H. K. Calvert | Sep 6, 2025

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

Illinois College women's tennis splits home doubleheader against Greenville and Westminster

By E. K. Rodriguez | Sep 6, 2025

The Illinois College women's tennis team competed in two matches on Saturday at the Bellatti Tennis Complex, splitting results with a loss to Greenville and a win over Westminster.

Illinois College volleyball falls to St. Norbert at Wisconsin Lutheran Quadrangular

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 6, 2025

Illinois College’s volleyball team concluded its participation in the Wisconsin Lutheran Quadrangular on Saturday with a 3-0 loss to St. Norbert.

Sangamon County SATS Technical Committee met September 4

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 6, 2025

Sangamon County SATS Technical Committee met 8:30 a.m. Thursday, September 4

Illinois College women's soccer falls to Illinois Wesleyan for first loss of season

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 6, 2025

Illinois College's women's soccer team experienced its first defeat of the season, falling 3-0 to Illinois Wesleyan on Saturday at England Stadium in Jacksonville.