Sangamon Sun

At a meeting this week, the Chatham Committee of the Whole discussed the status of Garvey Lane and whether it should be opened or closed.

Sangamon County Finance Committee considers several hiring requests

At a meeting this week, the Sangamon County Finance Committee considered several hiring requests to fill positions.

Springfield Committee of Whole considers proposed lawn-mowing restrictions

At a meeting this week, the Springfield Committee of the Whole considered advancing a proposed new noise ordinance to restrict mowing lawns to certain times.

Chatham trustees consider proposal to create village-accountant position

At a meeting this week, the Chatham Village Board considered a proposed ordinance that would create the position of village accountant.

Six grad students awarded Hostick Illinois history scholarships

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 12, 2016

Six Illinois graduate students will explore diverse subjects in depth thanks to the largesse of the late King Hostick, who was a Springfield manuscript dealer, history lover and scholar.

LLCC names 2016 Dick Dhabalt Athlete of Year Award winners

By Sean Fowler | Jul 12, 2016

Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) recently announced the recipients of the 2016 Dick Dhabalt Athlete of the Year Award. The boys' award went to baseball player Ben Hecht from Effingham, and the girls' award went to Claire Reinthaler of Heyworth.

Sangamon Preservation Commission considers church's landmark bid

At a recent meeting, the Sangamon County Historic Preservation Commission considered an initial report on Williamsville's Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church, which is seeking landmark status.

Springfield City Council to consider proposed lawsuit settlement

The Springfield Committee of the Whole will consider advancing a measure to settle a personal-injury lawsuit brought by a pedestrian injured on a defective city sidewalk, at the committee's next meeting 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in City Council Chambers, 1450 Groth St., in Springfield.

Sangamon Zoning Board to hear rezoning request to build truss plant

The Sangamon County Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a petitioner request to rezone 931 Lawndale Ave. in Springfield from agricultural to general industrial use to construct a building-truss plant, as the board's next meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, in the County Board Chamber of the County Building.

Springfield Transportation Study Committee discusses Long Range Plan

At a recent meeting, the Springfield Area Transportation Study Policy Committee discussed the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan.

Assembly extends Springfield's Downtown TIF District

By JoAnna Brown | Jul 10, 2016

The Illinois General Assembly recently passed legislation that extends Springfield’s Central Area TIF District (Downtown TIF).

UIS professor relocates 12 ospreys to Illinois to establish population

By Mark Iandolo | Jul 8, 2016

University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Professor Tih-Fen Ting recently relocated 12 6-week-old ospreys from Virginia to Illinois with the help of the Illinois Audubon Society in an effort to create a self-sustaining, viable breeding population.

Sangamon Court Services Committee to consider hiring requests

The Sangamon County Court Services Committee will consider requests to fill vacant court positions at its next meeting 5 p.m. today.

Sangamon Executive Committee to review picks for boards, commissions

The Sangamon County Executive Committee will review the latest appointments and nominations to boards and commissions at its next meeting at noon Monday.

Sangamon Collective Bargaining Committee to be updated on contract talks

The Sangamon County Collective Bargaining Committee will be updated on ongoing contract negotiations at its next meeting 5 p.m. Monday.

Sangamon County Election Oversight Committee to appoint election judges

The Sangamon County Election Oversight Committee will appoint election judges at its next meeting 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Sangamon County Republican Caucus to review nominations, board agenda