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Sugar Rush 5k runners raise funds for diabetes prevention, support

Sugar Rush 5k runners raise funds for diabetes prevention, support

143 runners and walkers participated in the sixth annual Sugar Rush race last Saturday, which raises funds fo…

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Retired public schools superintendent tapped for board position Original

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By Tom Ackerman Verified
| The State Journal-Register Verified
Tom Ackerman Springfield State Journal-Register Sept. 3, 2026, 10:59 a.m. CT SPRINGFIELD, IL – The recently retired superintendent of the Springfield public school district has been appointed to the Bank of Springfield's board of directors. Jennifer Gill was appointed to the position on Aug. 12, according to a news release from the bank. “Jennifer is an experienced leader," stated Tom Marantz, who is the chairman of the board.
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The highest paid Sangamon County employees in 2026 | Exclusive

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By Tom Ackerman Verified
| The State Journal-Register Verified
Sept. 3, 2026, 4:06 a.m. CT SPRINGFIELD, IL – Close to 1,000 people work in Sangamon County government. Those wages add up to around $45 million annually in base pay. To improve transparency and better inform residents on how tax dollars are spent each year, The State Journal-Register is reporting on the salaries of public employees in government bodies across the region.
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New program director hired at Springfield Area Arts Council

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By Tom Ackerman Verified
| The State Journal-Register Verified
Andrew Schneider has been hired as the new program director at the Springfield Area Arts Council. He will lead the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series and major arts programs. Schneider most recently worked in the role of senior director of government affairs at Arts Alliance Illinois. SPRINGFIELD, IL – A new program director has been hired at the Springfield Area Arts Council who will lead the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series and major arts programs.
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