February, 2016 Stories | Sangamon Sun

Chatham library board discusses discarded items, collection weeding

By Daniel Daw | Feb 29, 2016

The Chatham Area Public Library District Board discussed matters relating discarded items during its recent meeting.

Sherman Board approves mobile application agreement

By Daniel Daw | Feb 29, 2016

The Village Board of Sherman approved a modified agreement with Gov 311 Inc. during a recent meeting.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.