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Lady Blues open Midwest Conference play with sweep over Knox

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 3, 2025

The Illinois College Lady Blues volleyball team began their Midwest Conference season with a 3-0 victory over Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois.

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Who from Springfield Metro area's former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Oct. 6?

By M. M. Dorman | Oct 3, 2025

These former Springfield Metro area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 6.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 8.8% of Sangamon County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By J. T. Simmons | Oct 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 8.8% of students enrolled in Sangamon County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Illinois College women's swimming picked eighth in Midwest Conference preseason poll

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 2, 2025

The Illinois College women's swimming and diving team has been projected to finish eighth in the Midwest Conference (MWC) for the upcoming 2025-26 season, according to the league's annual preseason coaches' poll released on October 2, 2025.

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Stuckemeyer leads Illinois College clay target team with perfect trap round

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 2, 2025

Adam Stuckemeyer achieved a perfect score in trap shooting as the Illinois College clay target team wrapped up Week 2 of the USA Clay Target League at Jacksonville Sportsman Club.

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Mike Coffey visits local catering venue as part of district business tour

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 2, 2025

State Representative Mike Coffey recently visited Arlington’s Catering & Historic Venue in downtown Springfield as part of his “Mike on Main Street” business tour.

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Illinois College Rocket League team sweeps University of Illinois in NECC match

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 2, 2025

The Illinois College Rocket League team secured a 4–0 victory over the University of Illinois in NECC play on Wednesday night in Jacksonville, Illinois.

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Illinois officials seek feedback on math plan; state fairs top one million visitors

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 2, 2025

Illinois education officials are seeking public input on a new statewide plan aimed at improving student math performance.

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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.