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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Home sales in Logan County during week ending Oct. 4

By J. J. Gabriel | Oct 11, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Logan County in the week ending Oct. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

Sangamon County collects just over $2.9 million in County School Facility Tax in August

By H. K. Calvert | Oct 11, 2025

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

Illinois College volleyball concludes East Coast trip with matches against Kean and Misericordia

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 11, 2025

The Illinois College volleyball team concluded its East Coast trip on Saturday with two matches at Kean University in Union, New Jersey.

Illinois College football falls to Monmouth in Midwest Conference matchup

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 11, 2025

Monmouth College maintained its unbeaten record in the Midwest Conference with a 48-15 win over Illinois College on Saturday at April Zorn Memorial Stadium.

Illinois College women's soccer defeats Cornell with five-goal first half

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 11, 2025

The Illinois College women's soccer team secured a 5-0 win over Cornell in a Midwest Conference match on Saturday at England Stadium.

City of Athens Committee of the Whole met October 9

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 11, 2025

City of Athens Committee of the Whole met 7 p.m. Thursday, October 9

Illinois College Lady Blues open swimming season with loss to Coe

By M. L. Hammonds | Oct 11, 2025

The Illinois College women's swimming team began its season with a loss to Coe College, falling 18-96 at the Coe Natatorium in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Illinois College Overwatch team falls to DePauw in NECC competition

By E. K. Rodriguez | Oct 11, 2025

Illinois College's Overwatch team was defeated by DePauw University in a recent NECC match, with a final score of 1–3.

Illinois College Blue Boys Cross Country competes at Brissman-Lundeen Invitational

By R. K. Godfrey | Oct 11, 2025

Robby Biesenthal and Nick Hannig led the Illinois College Blue Boys Cross Country team at the Brissman-Lundeen Invitational, held Saturday at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island, Illinois.