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Illinois College clay target team sees three perfect trap rounds in Week 4

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 16, 2025

The Illinois College clay target team saw three of its members achieve perfect rounds in trap shooting during Week 4 of competition at the Jacksonville Sportsman Club on Wednesday.

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Keicher calls for economic relief instead of tax hikes during veto session

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 16, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher spoke at a press conference after the first week of the fall veto session, expressing concern about how House Democrats used the limited legislative days.

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Illinois College men's swimming team wins season opener against Coe

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 15, 2025

The Illinois College men's swimming team secured a 114-88 win over Coe in their season-opening dual meet held Saturday at the Coe Natatorium in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Illinois College Esports sweeps matches against Illinois State and Southwest Baptist

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 15, 2025

Illinois College Esports teams achieved decisive victories in their latest matches, continuing their strong performance in the NECC Super Smash Bros.

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Illinois College men's soccer wins 1-0 at Monmouth in conference match

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 15, 2025

The Illinois College men's soccer team secured a 1-0 victory against Monmouth College in a Midwest Conference match held Wednesday afternoon at Peacock Memorial Athletic Park in Monmouth, Illinois.

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Illinois College clay target team maintains strong individual standings in week three

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 15, 2025

The Illinois College clay target team continues to see strong individual performances in the USA Clay Target League after the third week of competition.

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Illinois College Esports splits results in Rocket League and Valorant conference matches

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 15, 2025

Illinois College Esports teams faced mixed results in their recent conference matchups on Monday.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski in Springfield discussing property taxes: They 'are making Illinois unaffordable'

By K. S. Wiles | Oct 14, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for Illinois, addressed the issue of high property taxes in the state during the Sangamon County Republican Women's 17th Annual Luncheon at the Illini Country Club in Springfield.

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Illinois College Esports splits matches against Coe College and Illinois State University

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 14, 2025

Illinois College Esports competed in two matches on Tuesday night, facing Coe College in Valorant and Illinois State University in Super Smash Bros.

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Illinois College men’s swimming ranked fifth in preseason Midwest Conference poll

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 14, 2025

The Illinois College men's swimming and diving team has been projected to finish fifth in the Midwest Conference (MWC) for the 2025-26 season, according to the annual preseason coaches' poll released by the league.

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Illinois College women's tennis team earns fourth straight Midwest Conference tournament berth

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 14, 2025

For the fourth year in a row, the Illinois College women's tennis team has secured a spot in the Midwest Conference Team Tournament.

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Coffey and Rosenthal launch holiday toy drive with Toys for Tots in Sangamon County

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 14, 2025

State Representatives Mike Coffey and Wayne Rosenthal are organizing a holiday toy drive in partnership with Toys for Tots to support children in Sangamon County.

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Illinois College esports reports victories in Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 14, 2025

The Illinois College esports program completed a week of competition, participating in matches across several games.

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Menard County residents rank 70th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

By H. K. Calvert | Oct 13, 2025

Menard County residents paid $210,811 in sales taxes, ranking 70th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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Illinois College announces winter track and field camp dates

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 13, 2025

The Illinois College track and field program has announced the schedule for its annual winter camps.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Sangamon County residents paid 10th-largest sum in August

By H. K. Calvert | Oct 12, 2025

Sangamon County residents paid approximately $4 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per county in August.

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Illinois College women's tennis clinches two conference wins

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 11, 2025

The Illinois College women's tennis team secured two victories in Midwest Conference duals on Saturday, defeating Lawrence University 5-2 and shutting out Ripon College 7-0.

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Illinois College men's soccer draws with Cornell in Midwest Conference match

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 11, 2025

The Illinois College men's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against Cornell in a Midwest Conference match held Saturday evening at England Stadium in Jacksonville, Illinois.

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Logan County responsible for 31st-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

By H. K. Calvert | Oct 11, 2025

Logan County residents paid $705,897 in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per county in August.

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Springfield responsible for 2nd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August

By A. K. Stockton | Oct 11, 2025

Springfield residents paid approximately $9.5 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per municipality in August.