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Illinois College clay target team highlights strong performances in Week 3 competition

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 10, 2025

The Illinois College clay target team completed its third week of competition in the USA Clay Target League at the Jacksonville Sportsman Club on Wednesday.

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Illinois College Lady Blues volleyball wins first match of East Coast trip

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 10, 2025

The Illinois College Lady Blues volleyball team began their East Coast trip with a 3–1 win over William Paterson University on Friday night at the Sports and Recreation Center in Wayne, New Jersey.

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Capital City Young Republicans looks to energize GOP: ‘Helping our children have the resources and future they deserve’

By Sangamon Sun reports | Oct 10, 2025

The Federation of Illinois Young Republicans (ILYR) has officially launched its 13th chapter: the Capital City Young Republicans.

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$894,145 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Sangamon County

By H. K. Calvert | Oct 10, 2025

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

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Illinois lawmakers consider opting into new federal education tax credit program

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 10, 2025

A new federal law could allow Illinois to expand educational opportunities for students, but the state must decide whether to participate.

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Logan County taxpayers give $289,904 in County School Facility Tax in August

By H. K. Calvert | Oct 10, 2025

In August, Logan County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois College Rocket League team sweeps Wisconsin–Stevens Point in NECC match

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 9, 2025

The Illinois College Rocket League team achieved a 4–0 sweep against the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point during their NECC matchup on October 8.

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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.