April, 2016 Stories | Sangamon Sun

Proposal for per-mile tax on Illinois drivers creates challenges

By Vimbai Chikomo | Apr 29, 2016

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton’s proposal to tax Illinois drivers based on road usage may generate more revenue to maintain the state’s roads, but such a complex task may prove immensely difficult to implement and sustain.

Chicago schools spend 46 percent more than Williamsville Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 29, 2016

Operational spending at Williamsville Middle School in Sangamon County is 46 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Black Hawk Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 29, 2016

Operational spending at Black Hawk Elementary School in Sangamon County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Fairview Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 29, 2016

Operational spending at Fairview Elementary School in Sangamon County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Average Chicago school spends 16 percent more than Capital College Prep

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 28, 2016

Operational spending at Capital College Preparatory Academy in Sangamon County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Southern View Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 28, 2016

Operational spending at Southern View Elementary School in Sangamon County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Sangamon Resources Committee considers renewing youth programs

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 28, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sangamon County Community Resources Committee was expected to approve contract extensions with the FITM and LEC youth programs.

Sangamon Road and Bridge Committee considers bid for culvert project

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 28, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sangamon County Road and Bridge Committee was expected to consider a resolution to renew the annual agreement with the Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commssion.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Springfield SD 186

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2016

Operational spending at Lanphier High School in Sangamon is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Springfield SD 186

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2016

Operational spending at Springfield Learning Academy in Sangamon County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chatham trustees consider proposed changes to city liquor code

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 27, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Chatham Village Board considered amending the city liquor code by raising the number of licenses, adding new license levels and changing the regulations on liquor in video-gaming establishments.

Pleasant Plains CUSD No. 8 Board buys K-12 math curriculum

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 27, 2016

The Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 8 Board approved the purchase of a K-12 math curriculum from McGraw-Hill at a recent meeting.

Ball-Chatham CUSD #5 board considers renewing Sysco food service contract

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 26, 2016

Ball-Chatham CUSD #5's board of education met on Monday to discuss renewing its food service contract with Sysco for fiscal year 2017.

Springfield council to discuss proposed deal with county, state for road fixes

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 26, 2016

The Springfield City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. today in City Council Chambers to consider a proposed agreement with the county and state on road improvements.

Springfield to consider establishing local minimum wage

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 26, 2016

The Springfield Committee on the Whole will consider an ordinance that would establish a minimum wage in Springfield at its next meeting 5:30 p.m. today in City Council Chambers.

Sherman trustees examine potential road-upgrade projects under CIP

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 25, 2016

The Sherman Village Board heard a presentation on current road needs under the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) at a recent meeting.

Sangamon County Civil Liabilities Committee gets case updates

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 25, 2016

The Sangamon County Civil Liabilities Committee received case updates from Dwayne Gab & Legal Associates at a recent meeting.

Sangamon County Public Health, Solid Waste and Zoning Committee reviews request for extension of contract

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 24, 2016

The Public Health, Solid Waste and Zoning Committee of Sangamon County, Illinois met this week to discuss a request for a one-year extension of the current contract with Document Management Inc.

Pleasant Plains CUSD No. 8 Board to discuss 2017 tax levy

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 21, 2016

The Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 8 Board will receive an update on the fiscal 2017 tax levy at its next meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Middle School Commons, 2455 N. Farmingdale Road.