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Rep. Charlie Meier donates processed hog to support local food pantries

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 9, 2025

Earlier this year, State Representative Charlie Meier bought a hog at the Bond County Youth Auction.

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HSHS partners with Chapter to offer free Medicare consultations

By G. S. Meredith | Oct 9, 2025

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has announced a partnership with Chapter, an independent Medicare adviser, to provide free consultations for current and newly eligible Medicare patients.

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Illinois State Rep. Jeff Keicher highlights expanded breast cancer screening access during awareness month

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 9, 2025

Each October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed to highlight the impact of breast cancer on individuals and families across the United States.

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$31,939 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Menard County

By H. K. Calvert | Oct 8, 2025

In August, Menard County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rep. Charlie Meier’s annual Senior Fair attracts hundreds of seniors in Highland

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 8, 2025

Rep. Charlie Meier’s annual Senior Fair drew hundreds of attendees to the Highland VFW, where seniors had the opportunity to connect with a variety of vendors offering services tailored for older adults in Illinois.

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Illinois College women’s soccer defeats Beloit College with strong offense and defense

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 8, 2025

The Illinois College women's soccer team secured a 3-0 victory over Beloit College in a Midwest Conference match held Wednesday at England Stadium in Jacksonville, Illinois.

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H-2A approvals for Sangamon Sun publication area's Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers during 2024

By E. S. Osborne | Oct 8, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry 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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Rep. McLaughlin’s October Mobile DMV event reaches capacity due to high demand

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 8, 2025

All appointments for Illinois State Representative Martin McLaughlin’s upcoming Mobile DMV event in October have been filled, according to an announcement from his office.

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Illinois lawmakers debate opting into federal scholarship tax credit program

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 8, 2025

A recent federal law could expand educational opportunities for Illinois students, but state action is needed for families to benefit.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Logan County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By E. S. Osborne | Oct 7, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Logan County in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.

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Sangamon County Education: 16,204 white students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By J. T. Simmons | Oct 7, 2025

In Sangamon County school districts, 16,204 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Sangamon County taxpayers give $251,998 in County Sales Tax in August

By H. K. Calvert | Oct 7, 2025

In August, Sangamon County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois College Esports splits matches with win in Valorant, loss in Rocket League

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 7, 2025

Illinois College Esports secured a 2–0 victory against Wisconsin–Eau Claire in Valorant but suffered a 1–4 defeat to Jamestown in Rocket League on Monday.

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Illinois lawmakers prepare for veto session with focus on transit funding and energy policy

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 7, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly is set to reconvene in Springfield for its annual two-week Veto Session, scheduled for October 14-16 and October 28-30.

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Roads, health awareness highlighted by Sen. Turner for central Illinois district

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 7, 2025

Major road and bridge projects are planned for Illinois’ 44th Senate District in 2026, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Multi-Year Program.

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Illinois College men's soccer draws with Beloit after late comeback

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 7, 2025

Illinois College and Beloit College men's soccer teams ended their Midwest Conference match in a 2-2 draw on Tuesday at England Stadium in Jacksonville, Illinois.

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Keicher visits Israel on anniversary of Hamas attack

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 7, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher recently visited Israel, where he toured several locations that were attacked by Hamas militants on October 7, 2023.

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Petropoulos and Guest receive all-conference honors as Lady Blues place fourth at SLIAC Championship

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 7, 2025

The Illinois College Lady Blues golf team finished fourth at the SLIAC Golf Championship held at Birch Creek Golf Club in St. Louis, Missouri, closing their 2025 fall season with a team score of 1,028.

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Keicher and McCombie to host Medicare information session for Genoa seniors

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 7, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher and House Minority Leader Tony McCombie will host a Medicare 101 informational event in Genoa.

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Menard County collects $22,915 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By H. K. Calvert | Oct 7, 2025

In August, Menard County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.