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Sangamon County splits on referendums
Sangamon County says "yes" to two referendums and "no" to three others on the Nov. 6 ballot
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Rauner signs new legislation to bring hundreds of state jobs to Springfield
In the shadow of the 16th president, Illinois lawmakers passed legislation that will bring more state jobs to Springfield.
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Sangamon County Regional Leadership Council met June 6.
Sangamon County Regional Leadership Council met at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6.
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Public employee tally: Metro Springfield
Menard County had 287 public employees – 2.3 percent of the county's population, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
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Public employee tally: Bottom 25 counties in Illinois
Sangamon is among the Illinois counties that employ the fewest government workers per capita, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
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Murphy promises voters accessibility, fight against tax hikes
Illinois native and former Sangamon County business owner Mike Murphy is gearing up for the November general election where he will face off against Democrat Marc Bell for the 99th Illinois House District seat.
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Big spenders: How much does your county spend?
Menard County spent $1,167 per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.
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25 most frugal counties in Illinois
Sangamon and Logan top the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.
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Sangamon County Building Code Board of Appeals met March 15.
Sangamon County Building Code Board of Appeals met at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15.
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Voter rolls: Which counties see the most men vote in Illinois?
Illinois State Board of Elections data shows Schuyler, Pope and Cass counties see the highest rate of men voting in Illinois.
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Voter rolls: Which counties see the most women vote in Illinois?
Illinois State Board of Elections data shows Massac, Vermillion and Cook counties see the highest rate of women voting in Illinois.
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Watchdogs: Was your property tax illegally assessed?
In the last election, 55 assessors in 36 counties, including one in Logan County and three in Sangamon County, were illegally placed on the ballot and elected, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs.
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Sangamon County Collective Bargaining Committee met February 20.
Sangamon County Collective Bargaining Committee met at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20.
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Late Judge John Schmidt honored with House resolution
Three Republican lawmakers reflected on the late 4th District Appellate Judge John Schmidt with a resolution in his honor.
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The price of local government in 2017: Sangamon County
The Sangamon County budget was $105.26 million for its 2017 fiscal year.
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Natural gas power plant expected to boost employment in Pawnee
EmberClear Corp. and Siemens USA will partner on the development of a natural gas power plant in Pawnee that will create up to 500 construction jobs and 40 permanent positions in the community, according to a press release from the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce (GSCC).
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Sangamon County Regional Leadership Council met October 25.
Sangamon County Regional Leadership Council met at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 25.
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Sangamon County Menard Area Regional Transit will meet October 16
Sangamon County Menard Area Regional Transit will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, October 16.
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Sangamon County Hearing Department will meet October 16
Sangamon County Hearing Department will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 16.
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Sangamon County Springfield Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee met October 5.
Sangamon County Springfield Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee met at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5.