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Sangamon among 93 Illinois counties with declining populations

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 11, 2020

Sangamon saw its population decrease by 2,419, or 1.2 percent, over the last decade, according to a new analysis from Wirepoints.org that is based on U.S. Census Bureau data.

2 Metro Springfield locations licensed to dispense recreational marijuana

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 2, 2020

Forty-six dispensaries throughout Illinois can sell recreational marijuana to adults as of Wednesday, including two in Metro Springfield, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Dr. Joseph Szokol's nomination to position with the Illinois State Medical Disciplinary Board withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2019

Dr. Joseph Szokol's nomination to be a member of the Illinois State Medical Disciplinary Board was withdrawn on Oct. 16, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

65 living veterans in Sangamon County have earned Purple Heart, Medal of Honor or POW Medal

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2019

The number of living Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, or POW Medal recipients in Sangamon County, Illinois for fiscal year 2017 was 65, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

12 living veterans in Logan County have earned Purple Heart, Medal of Honor or POW Medal

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2019

The number of living Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, or POW Medal recipients in Logan County, Illinois for fiscal year 2017 was 12, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Springfield university student named to schools task force on gender-identity equality

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2019

Jordee Yanez, a graduate student at the Illinois State University School of Social Work, was appointed to the Affirming and Inclusive Schools Task Force by Gov. JB Pritzker this week.

Springfield school superintendent named to schools task force on gender-identity equality

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2019

Jennifer Gill, superintendent of Springfield Public Schools, was appointed to the Affirming and Inclusive Schools Task Force by Gov. JB Pritzker this week.

Illinois General Assembly: HR518 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tim Butler

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2019

The following action was taken on Sept. 18 in the House on House bill HR518 ("memorial-charles mannschreck"): "Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tim Butler."

Top campaign contribution recipients in Metro Springfield for the week of August 19

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2019

The following political organization was the only committee that received campaign contributions in Metro Springfield during the week of August 19.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62712 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 19, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 62712 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62723 convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 19, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62723 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62711 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 18, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62711 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62711 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 17, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 62711 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62707 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 15, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62707 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62707 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62707 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62707 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 13, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62707 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62706 convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 12, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62706 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62705 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 11, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 62705 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

Public safety pension fund in Springfield under 50 percent funded, study shows

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 10, 2019

The combined police and fire retirement fund in Springfield is only 48 percent funded, according to a new analysis of Illinois pension debts by Wirepoints.org.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Metro Springfield for the week of August 26