Bryce Benton, Illinois state police trooper, has recently been endorsed by Rep. Raymond Poe (R-Springfield) for the 50th district state senate over incumbent, Sen. Sam McCann (R-Plainfield).

The 2015 standardized test scores for most of Springfield SD 186’s elementary schools were below average despite the school district spending the most per student in Sangamon County, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

The Sangamon County Finance Committee discussed the hiring of staff members in two areas during its meeting on Tuesday. 

The Community Resources Committee of Sangamon County will be meeting today to discuss support for an event for the Faith Coalition for the Common Good (FCCG) and other items.

Springfield City Council approved a majority of amendments associated with the city’s annual appropriation ordinance during its recent meeting.

The Sangamon County Road and Bridge Committee discussed petitions for drainage improvements and other items during its meeting this morning.

An online course focusing on palliative care was recognized earlier this month with an Innovative Initiative Award (IIA) from the Illinois Council on Continuing Higher Education

The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA) recently announced the state's additions to the National Register of Historic Places.

The Sangamon County Office of Emergency Management and 911 committee met on Feb. 24 to discuss a pre-travel request for a conference.

The County Board of Sangamon County approved a contract with Jano Technologies Inc. during its recent meeting.

The Village Board of Chatham met recently to discuss a resolution related to the motor fuel tax (MFT) warrants and maintenance expenditure statement.

The Sangamon County Zoning Board of Appeals voted to deny a reclassification of a property from an agricultural district to a neighborhood business district during a recent meeting.

The Sangamon Valley Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) discussed a hazardous materials commodity flow study (CFS) and grant funding at recent meeting.

The Springfield Board of Education approved an intergovernmental agreement with the city, the police department and Sangamon County Central Dispatch System during its recent meeting.

December circulation numbers for the Sherman Public Library were discussed at its recent regular board meeting.

Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole met to discuss matters relating to an agreement with Illinois State Police.

The Citizens’ Efficiency Commission (CEC) of Sangamon County discussed methods to improve the service of the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) during a recent meeting.

The Historic Preservation Commission of Sangamon County will be meeting on Wednesday, March 2 to discuss the Oldest Farmhouse project.

The City of Springfield has issued a report documenting recent ordinances that had been passed earlier this month that includes contracts, appointments and the city’s annual appropriations measure.

The Sangamon County Jail Committee will be discussing capital asset vehicle disposal and other items during its meeting planned for Tuesday, March 1.