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How Illinois residents can engage with lawmakers during veto session

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 2, 2025

Illinois residents have several ways to participate in the legislative process as the General Assembly prepares for its annual Fall Veto Session in October.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 3.9% of Menard County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By J. T. Simmons | Oct 1, 2025

In Menard County school districts, 89 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Keicher files bill seeking buffer zone between police and bystanders

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 1, 2025

Illinois State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) has introduced House Bill 4142 in response to increasing tensions and incidents involving law enforcement officers and bystanders.

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Rep. Mike Coffey to host free document shredding event in Chatham

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 1, 2025

State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) and Chatham Village President Dave Kimsey will hold a free document shredding event on Saturday, October 4 at Chatham Square.

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Illinois College men's soccer falls to Knox in close Midwest Conference match

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 1, 2025

The Illinois College men's soccer team experienced its first Midwest Conference loss of the season, falling 1-0 to Knox College on Wednesday at Jorge Prats Field in Galesburg, Illinois.

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in Springfield Metro will compete on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By S. G. Roy | Oct 1, 2025

These former Springfield Metro area high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Oct. 4.

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Former WICS anchor Beni Harmony rallies for Bailey at campaign kickoff: ‘You were made for such a time as this’

By Sangamon Sun reports | Sep 30, 2025

Former Springfield TV anchor Beni Rae Harmony delivered an impassioned endorsement of Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey at his 2026 campaign launch, drawing on her recent resignation from WICS-TV and invoking biblical themes to rally conservatives.

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Illinois College Rocket League team falls to Saint Ambrose in conference match

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 30, 2025

The Illinois College Rocket League team was defeated by Saint Ambrose University in a Midwest Esports Conference matchup on September 29.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 6.4% of Logan County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By J. T. Simmons | Sep 30, 2025

In Logan County school districts, 199 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Keicher urges reduced rhetoric against police, introduces bill for law enforcement protections

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 30, 2025

At a recent press conference, Illinois State Representative Jeff Keicher addressed the rise in hostility toward law enforcement officials.

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Illinois College volleyball falls to Greenville University in non-conference match

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 30, 2025

The Illinois College volleyball team lost in straight sets to Greenville University on Tuesday night.

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Illinois College clay target team ranks high after opening week

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 30, 2025

The Illinois College clay target team is positioned among the leading teams in the USA Clay Target League following the first week of competition.

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Kaskaskia College celebrates 85 years with support from state officials

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 30, 2025

Kaskaskia College marked its 85th anniversary with a weekend of events aimed at families, students, and prospective students.

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Illinois lawmakers prepare for key debates ahead of fall veto session

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 30, 2025

In mid-October, the Illinois General Assembly will reconvene in Springfield for its annual two-week Veto Session, scheduled for October 14-16 and October 28-30.

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Illinois College Valorant defeats Illinois State in NECC esports match

By E. K. Rodriguez | Sep 30, 2025

The Illinois College Valorant team secured a 2–1 victory over Illinois State University in NECC competition on Monday night.

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Illinois College Blueboys defeat top-ranked Buena Vista in MVEC Rocket League match

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 29, 2025

The Illinois College Blueboys secured a significant victory in the Midwest Varsity Esports Conference (MVEC) Rocket League competition by defeating preseason top-ranked Buena Vista 4–1 in a best-of-five series.

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Illinois College Blueboys fall to Morningside in NECC Valorant series

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 29, 2025

The Illinois College Esports team lost a close NECC Valorant match to Morningside, with the series ending 1–2.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Sangamon County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By J. T. Simmons | Sep 28, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 3.2% of students enrolled in Sangamon County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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Illinois College women's tennis wins fifth straight match against Illinois Valley College

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 28, 2025

The Illinois College women's tennis team secured its fifth consecutive dual match victory by defeating Illinois Valley College 7-0 on Sunday at the LaSalle-Peru Tennis Courts.

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Illinois College men's soccer opens conference play with decisive win over Ripon

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 27, 2025

The Illinois College men's soccer team began their Midwest Conference season with a 5-0 win against Ripon at England Stadium in Jacksonville, Illinois, on Saturday.