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  • Benton supported by Poe for state Senate seat in the 50th District

    by Kerry Goff | Feb 12, 2016

    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).

  • Most of Springfield SD 186’s schools score below Sangamon County average despite above-average spending

    by Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 18, 2016

    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).

  • Sangamon County Finance Committee discusses replacement staff hires

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 23, 2016

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

  • Sangamon County to discuss FCCG event support tonight

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 24, 2016

    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 approves appropriations ordinance

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 24, 2016

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

  • Sangamon Bridge and Road Committee met this morning to consider drainage petitions

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 24, 2016

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

  • Palliative care course recognized by ICCHE

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 24, 2016

    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

  • 12 Illinois sites added to National Historic Register

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 24, 2016

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

  • Sangamon OEM committee discusses pre-travel request for conference

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 24, 2016

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

  • Sangamon approves Jano Technology contract

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 25, 2016

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

  • Chatham Village Board discusses MFT resolution

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 25, 2016

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

  • Zoning board denies reclassification request

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 25, 2016

    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.

  • Sangamon Valley LEPC discusses hazardous material study

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 25, 2016

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

  • Springfield education board approves contract allowing select video access to law enforcement

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 26, 2016

    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.

  • Sherman Library board discusses December circulation numbers

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 26, 2016

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

  • Springfield council session discusses police academy use

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 26, 2016

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

  • Sangamon County CEC discusses possible improvements to RLC

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 26, 2016

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

  • Sangamon County Historic Commission to review pre-Civil War farmhouse project

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 26, 2016

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

  • Springfield releases appropriations and other passed ordinances

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 26, 2016

    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.

  • Sangamon Jail Committee to discuss vehicle disposal at tomorrow's meeting

    by Daniel Daw | Feb 29, 2016

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

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