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Week ending Oct. 4: 2 inmates sentenced in Sangamon County to be released from prison

By M. A. Miranda | Sep 23, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Sangamon County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

Lincoln’s New Salem expands annual candlelight walks to three weekends

By E. K. Rodriguez | Sep 23, 2025

Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site will hold its annual candlelight walk event starting October 3, with the event expanded to three weekends in 2025 due to increased interest.

Rep. Meier’s tire recycling event in Troy fills two trucks

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 23, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier organized a free tire recycling event in Troy, partnering with the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce at Triad High School.

Kampwerth leads Illinois College to fourth place finish at Clash at the Creek

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 23, 2025

Myles Kampwerth secured second place at the Clash at the Creek golf tournament, hosted by Joliet Community College in Morris, Illinois.

Sosnowski to host informational booth at Marengo Settlers’ Days

By E. K. Rodriguez | Sep 23, 2025

Illinois State Representative Joe Sosnowski and his team will participate in the upcoming Marengo Settlers’ Days, scheduled for October 9-12.

Lady Blues golf takes third place at Clash at the Creek tournament

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 23, 2025

The Illinois College Lady Blues golf team competed at the Clash at the Creek tournament, held at Nettle Creek Country Club in Morris, Illinois.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Sangamon County?

By M. D. Jacobs | Sep 23, 2025

There were 52 offenders living in Sangamon County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

14 Black students enrolled in Menard County districts in 2023-24 school year

By J. T. Simmons | Sep 23, 2025

In Menard County school districts, 14 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois College cancels men’s soccer match against Westminster due to weather concerns

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 23, 2025

The men's soccer match between Illinois College and Westminster, which was set for 6:00 p.m. in Jacksonville, Illinois, has been cancelled due to concerns about severe weather in the area.

Remembering former Governor Jim Edgar; safety reminders issued for harvest season

By E. K. Rodriguez | Sep 23, 2025

Jim Edgar, who served as the 38th Governor of Illinois from 1991 to 1999, died on September 14, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Keicher and local senators offer free paper shredding event in Pingree Grove

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 23, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher, along with State Senators Dave Syverson and Don DeWitte, will host a free paper shredding event in Pingree Grove on September 27.

Illinois College hires Madison Bunfill as assistant softball coach

By E. K. Rodriguez | Sep 23, 2025

Illinois College has appointed Madison Bunfill as an assistant softball coach, according to an announcement from Head Coach Samantha Mendez.

Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 2% of Logan County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By J. T. Simmons | Sep 22, 2025

In Logan County school districts, 62 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Week ending Oct. 4: 1 inmate sentenced in Logan County to be released

By M. A. Miranda | Sep 22, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Logan County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Logan County?

By M. D. Jacobs | Sep 22, 2025

There were three offenders living in Logan County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

Illinois College volleyball players recognized on invitational all-tournament team

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 22, 2025

Senior Laura Kaiser and junior Mady Salisbury of the Illinois College Lady Blues volleyball team have been named to the Illinois College Invitational All-Tournament Team.

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Illinois Manufacturers Association

By H. K. Calvert | Sep 21, 2025

Illinois Manufacturers Association, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $2,199,450 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006, Public Act 102-6 0698).

Government-backed nonprofit Moving Pillsbury Forward Nfp profiled

By H. K. Calvert | Sep 20, 2025

Moving Pillsbury Forward Nfp, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $1,200,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).