Sangamon County Zoning & Land Use Committee met July 18

The Illinois Department of Revenue has been recognized with Mental Health America’s Bell Seal Platinum certification for workplace mental health for two years running. The department improved its score from last year’s Gold Level achievement by reaching 98%. Officials say this reflects their ongoing commitment toward employee well-being.

Rep. Charlie Meier recognized Breese Central’s women’s basketball and cheerleading teams at the Capitol after both secured state championships this year. He presented them with official House Resolutions celebrating their achievements.

The Illinois House has approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Jeff Keicher that seeks to limit addictive social media content for minors. The Children’s Social Media Safety Act targets algorithm-driven feeds for users under age 18. Lawmakers hope it will help parents safeguard their children’s online experiences.