LocalLabs News Service Stories

Springfield City Council approves network storage proposal

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 26, 2017

The Springfield City Council met Jan. 3 to approve a network storage proposal.

Springfield Public Schools approve personnel recommendations

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 26, 2017

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education met Jan. 3 to approve personnel recommendations.

Chatham Ethics Ad Hoc Committee reviews complaints

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 26, 2017

The village of Chatham Ethics Ad Hoc Committee met Dec. 13 to review complaints.

Oblong Board of Trustees moves to pay utility bills

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 4, 2017

Oblong Board of Trustees moves to pay utility bills at its recent meeting.

Analysis: Nine private taxpayers for every state/local government worker, pensioner in 87th House District

By LocalLabs News Service | Nov 22, 2016

Among registered voters, private sector taxpayers outnumber state and local public sector workers and pensioners nearly nine to one in the 87th Illinois House district, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis.

Liberty Principles PAC backs 21 legislative hopefuls with $3.8 million

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 26, 2016

Liberty Principles Political Action Committee (PAC), an independent expenditure PAC operating in Illinois since 2012, has spent $3.8 million in support of of 20 Illinois House and Senate candidates heading into the last week of the election cycle, according to data provided by the organization and compiled from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Madigan documentary streaming online on newspapers' websites

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 24, 2016

Three Illinois daily newspapers are hosting on-demand screenings of the "Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics." video.

Documentary 'Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics' airing on TV, in theaters

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 17, 2016

A new documentary about Illinois' long-serving Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan is in the midst of several scheduled showings on local TV, a prelude to what its conservative backers say will be even broader distribution in the final weeks before the general election.

Sleeping at desk, racist comments and threatening to throw a co-worker out the window: Illinois state worker reprimands shed light on patronage-driven culture

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 13, 2016

Illinois state workers seeking to negotiate a new contact with the state don’t just want more money; they want less accountability.

Chatham librarby board approves health insurance

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 12, 2016

The Chatham Area Public Library Board of Trustees met Oct. 4 to approve health insurance renewal.

Springfield City Council authorize memorial grant

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 12, 2016

The city of Springfield City Council met Sept. 6 to authorize execution of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.

Illinois GOP launches voter-fraud hot line after Kankakee bribery allegations

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 5, 2016

The Illinois Republican Party (ILGOP) launched a voter-fraud hot line today, in response to complaints of bribes for votes.

Williamsville School District 15 Board considers approving IASB pact

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 30, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Williamsville Community Unified School District 15 Board considered approving a professional services agreement with the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB).

Sherman Zoning Board to consider request for setback variance

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

The Sherman Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 6 p.m. Monday to consider a request for a setback variance on an irregularly shaped lot.

Sherman Village Board discusses flooding tied to pond problems

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sherman Village Board discussed flooding tied to pond problems.

Sangamon Community Resources Committee discusses budget goals

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sangamon County Community Resources Committee discussed budget goals.

Springfield-Sangamon OEM/911 Committee discusses ambulance ordinance

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Springfield-Sangamon County Office of Emergency Management (OEM)/911 Standing Committee discussed an ambulance ordinance.

Ball-Chatham School District Board discusses food-service program deficit

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Ball-Chatham School District Board discussed the district's Food Service Program deficit.

Sangamon County expected to stay in hazmat-preparedness grant program

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 27, 2016

The Sangamon County Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. today to consider extending participation in the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Program, among other agenda items.