Sangamon Sun

Butler: 'It's a true loss to the community for Lincoln College to close'

By Timothy Stuckey | May 17, 2022

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) recently sponsored a measure extending application deadlines for students enrolled at Lincoln College, which recently announced it is closing.

Butler gains endorsements of law enforcement officials to represent newly created district

By Timothy Stuckey | May 17, 2022

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) recently revealed that two law enforcement officials have endorsed his campaign to represent the newly created 95th District in a social media post.

Bailey praises order against mask mandates: 'You should make these decisions'

By Timothy Stuckey | Feb 8, 2022

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville), a gubernatorial candidate, recently praised a Sangamon County judge's temporary restraining order against the state's school mask mandate.

Turner encourages $125M in federal funding 'to help the most at-risk students'

By Timothy Stuckey | Apr 7, 2021

Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) announced that school districts in Central Illinois would receive approximately $125 million in additional funding to help address challenges that arose during the year-long pandemic, according to a press release.

Davidsmeyer calls for more transparency as 'difficult' decisions loom about Illinois budget'

By Timothy Stuckey | Mar 31, 2021

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) called for transparency and accountability regarding the state budget in March saying that "difficult" decisions would need to be made to balance the spending plan.