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Public meeting on budget plan July 30 at Sherman Village Hall

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 21, 2016

Sherman residents are invited to a public meeting on the proposed fiscal 2017 budget 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at Sherman Village Hall.

Sangamon Public Health Committee discusses changes to parking laws

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 21, 2016

The Sangamon County Public Health, Solid Waste and Zoning Committee discusses changes to parking regulations at its next meeting 6 p.m. today at 200 S. Ninth St.

Sherman Village Board discusses emergency-siren software

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sherman Village Board discussed software issues with the area's emergency siren system.

Illinois Department of Professional Regulation discusses remedial training

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 16, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation discussed remedial training and received a legislative update.

African American Advisory Council discusses foster-home recruitment strategy

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 16, 2016

At a recent meeting, the African American Advisory Council discussed its statewide foster-home recruitment strategy.

Illinois Foster Care Council discusses quality-of-care concerns

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 16, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' Foster Care Advisory Council discussed foster-home quality-of-care concerns.

Springfield City Council to consider settling injured pedestrian's lawsuit

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 15, 2016

The Springfield City Council will consider accepting a settlement offer over a lawsuit filed after a pedestrian tripped and fell on a city sidewalk, at its next meeting 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at 1450 Groth St.

Livestock Advisory Board discusses animal-control laws

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 14, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Agriculture's Livestock Commissioners Advisory Board discussed proposed rule changes to animal-control regulations.

Springfield closes part of Capitol Street this week for sewer repairs

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 13, 2016

The City of Springfield has closed eastbound Capitol Avenue between Fifth and Sixth Streets to all traffic this week for sewer repairs.

Springfield City Council agrees to settle firefighter's workers' comp claim

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 13, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Springfield City Council agreed to settle a city firefighter's workers' compensation claim.

Springfield begins resurfacing, repair projects on several streets

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 13, 2016

The City of Springfield began construction work this week to remove and replace portions of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and accessible ramps on the following streets: Fourth (Capitol-Madison), Carpenter (16th-19th), Chenery (Henrietta-Pasfield), Henrietta (Lawrence-Vine), Lowell (Lenox-Outer Park) and Pasfield (Lenox-Outer Park).

Chatham Committee of Whole discusses board options on Garvey Lane

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 12, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Chatham Committee of the Whole discussed the status of Garvey Lane and whether it should be opened or closed.

Sangamon County Finance Committee considers several hiring requests

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 12, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sangamon County Finance Committee considered several hiring requests to fill positions.

Springfield Committee of Whole considers proposed lawn-mowing restrictions

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 12, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Springfield Committee of the Whole considered advancing a proposed new noise ordinance to restrict mowing lawns to certain times.

Chatham trustees consider proposal to create village-accountant position

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 12, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Chatham Village Board considered a proposed ordinance that would create the position of village accountant.

Sangamon Preservation Commission considers church's landmark bid

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 11, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sangamon County Historic Preservation Commission considered an initial report on Williamsville's Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church, which is seeking landmark status.

Springfield City Council to consider proposed lawsuit settlement

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 11, 2016

The Springfield Committee of the Whole will consider advancing a measure to settle a personal-injury lawsuit brought by a pedestrian injured on a defective city sidewalk, at the committee's next meeting 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in City Council Chambers, 1450 Groth St., in Springfield.

Sangamon Zoning Board to hear rezoning request to build truss plant

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 11, 2016

The Sangamon County Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a petitioner request to rezone 931 Lawndale Ave. in Springfield from agricultural to general industrial use to construct a building-truss plant, as the board's next meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, in the County Board Chamber of the County Building.