LocalLabs News Service Stories

Sangamon Road Committee considers plan to lease survey equipment

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 27, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sangamon County Road and Bridge Committee considered a resolution to lease survey equipment.

Ball-Chatham School District Board holds 2017 budget hearing

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 27, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Ball-Chatham School District Board held a fiscal 2017 budget hearing.

Sangamon County Buildings Committee discusses contract bids for equipment

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 27, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sangamon County Buildings and Grounds Committee discussed contract bids to replace AHU pans and a duplicator machine.

Springfield considers accepting franchise deal with telecom firm

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 25, 2016

The Springfield City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at 1450 Groth St. to consider whether to grant Mobilite a franchise agreement.

Sangamon County Board's meeting-recording standards questioned

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 25, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sangamon County Board heard a citizen's complaint that the board hasn't been recording its meetings properly.

Chatham Area Public Library Board to discuss property de-annexation issues

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

The Chatham Area Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at the library to discuss property de-annexation issues.

Chatham Library Board discusses payment issues involving parking-lot maintenance

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Chatham Area Public Library Board discussed parking-lot resealing payment issues involving the library and St. Joseph's Church.

Chatham Planning Commission discusses landscaping plan for retention pond

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Chatham Planning Commission discussed a proposal to add landscaping around the Cardinal Ridge retention pond.

Chatham Committee of Whole hears residents' water-quality complaints

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

At a recent special public hearing, the Chatham Committee of the Whole heard complaints from residents about their water quality.

Sherman Village Board considers several property-variance requests

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sherman Village Board considered several property-variance requests.

Sherman Zoning Board considers request for rear yard setback variance

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sherman Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on a homeowner's request for a rear yard setback variance.

Williamsville District 15 Board set to apply anew for ISBE certification

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Williamsville Community Unified School District 15 Board considered a measure to submit the district's application for annual recognition status with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for 2016-17.