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Rep. Charlie Meier to host free Senior Fair in Highland

By E. K. Rodriguez | Sep 26, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) will host a free Senior Fair in Highland to connect senior citizens with local and state agencies that provide support and benefits.

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113 Hispanic students enrolled in Logan County districts in 2023-24 school year

By J. T. Simmons | Sep 26, 2025

In Logan County school districts, 113 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois College volleyball falls to Rose-Hulman in UW-Whitewater Invite opener

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 26, 2025

The Illinois College women's volleyball team began their participation in the UW-Whitewater Invitational with a 3–1 loss to Rose-Hulman on Friday night in Whitewater, Wisconsin.

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Lady Blues golf in fifth after first day at Dechert Classic

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 26, 2025

The Illinois College Lady Blues golf team participated in the Dechert Classic at South Side Country Club in Decatur, Illinois, on Friday.

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How many H-2A petitions made by Sangamon Sun publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By L. A. Mcmillian | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Sangamon Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Mike Coffey attends Springfield Chamber event to connect with community leaders

By E. K. Rodriguez | Sep 25, 2025

Illinois State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) attended the Greater Chamber of Commerce Elected Officials Reception in Springfield, where he met with local community leaders.

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Feldhake achieves perfect trap score as Illinois College opens clay target season

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 25, 2025

The Illinois College clay target team began its 2025 season at the Jacksonville Sportsman Club, participating in the first week of the USA Clay Target League.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Menard County?

By M. D. Jacobs | Sep 24, 2025

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

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Illinois College Blueboys sweep Buena Vista in MVEC Valorant match

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 24, 2025

The Illinois College Blueboys secured a 2–0 win against Buena Vista University in the latest MVEC Valorant match.

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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 23.7% of Sangamon County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By J. T. Simmons | Sep 24, 2025

In Sangamon County school districts, 6,252 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois College falls to Webster in final non-conference soccer match

By E. K. Rodriguez | Sep 24, 2025

Illinois College women's soccer team was defeated 3-0 by Webster University on Wednesday night at the World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton, Missouri.

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Illinois College women's tennis earns first Midwest Conference win over Monmouth

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 24, 2025

The Illinois College women's tennis team achieved its first Midwest Conference win of the season by defeating Monmouth 5-2 on Wednesday at the Bellatti Tennis Center in Jacksonville, Illinois.

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Adult Volunteer Literacy grants awarded to two organizations in Illinois’ 95th District

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 24, 2025

Two organizations in Illinois' 95th District have been selected to receive Adult Volunteer Literacy grants aimed at supporting adults who read below the ninth-grade level or are beginning English speakers.

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Ribbon-cutting marks opening of engineer complex at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

By E. K. Rodriguez | Sep 24, 2025

It was an honor to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Illinois National Guard to celebrate the Base Civil Engineer Complex at the 183rd Wing on Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport.

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Rep. Keicher and Mayor Pietrowski organize identity theft prevention event in Cortland

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 24, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher, who has represented Illinois' 70th House District since 2018, and Cortland Mayor Mark Pietrowski will host an event focused on preventing online scams and identity theft.

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Illinois College Blueboys achieve consecutive shutouts over Indiana State in Smash Bros matches

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 24, 2025

The Illinois College Blueboys secured two consecutive 4–0 victories against Indiana State in NECC Smash Bros competition, achieving a clean sweep on September 23, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Sangamon County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By E. K. Rodriguez | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Sangamon County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Logan County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By E. K. Rodriguez | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Logan County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Menard County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24

By E. K. Rodriguez | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Menard County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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Who among former Springfield Metro area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By S. G. Roy | Sep 24, 2025

On Saturday, Sept. 27, these former Springfield Metro area high school stars will be competing.