Sangamon Sun

At a recent meeting, the Williamsville Community Unit School District No. 15 Board discussed the district's health insurance rate increase.

Chatham trustees discuss whether they can attend economic summit

At a recent meeting, the Chatham Village Board discussed whether trustees' presence at the Chatham Economic Development Summit would violate the Open Meetings Act.

Prairie Skies Public Library District discusses nonresident fees

At a recent meeting, the Prairie Skies Public Library District Board discussed how the library should calculate non-resident fees.

Sherman residents invited to public forum on appropriations ordinance, budget

The Sherman Village Board will hold a special public forum to discuss the 2016-17 Appropriations Ordinance and Budget, 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Sherman Village Hall, 401 St. John Drive.

Springfield Housing Authority considers bid to rehab high-rise units

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Springfield Housing Authority Board of Commissioners considered a contract bid to rehabilitate units in the Bonansinga High Rise complex.

Former ADM worker loses latest appeal in 'popcorn lung' workers' comp case

By Kim Sunderland | Jul 27, 2016

The denial of a "popcorn-flavoring lung disease" claim brought by a former Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) employee has been affirmed by the Illinois Fourth District Appellate Court’s Workers’ Compensation Commission Division.

Law ensures state legislators' pay won't stop during budget impasse

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 27, 2016

In the state’s fiscal tug-of-war, Illinois legislators’ purses appear to be protected by House Speaker MIke Madigan’s (D-Dist 22) handling of details — and despite hardship for constituents, Illinois congressional salaries remain among the nation’s highest, a research group said recently.

Sangamon Road Committee to get highway-lighting project update

The Sangamon County Road and Bridge Committee will be updated on the ongoing IDOT lighting project at County Highway 10 and Illinois Route 104 at its next meeting at 6 p.m. today.

Springfield-Sangamon OEM/911 board discusses ambulance ordinance

At a recent meeting, the Springfield-Sangamon County Office of Emergency Management (OEM)/911 Standing Committee discussed an ambulance ordinance.

Sangamon Community Resources Committee to discuss salary adjustments

The Sangamon County Community Resources Committee will consider making temporary salary adjustments permanent at its next meeting 5 p.m. today in Room 201 of the County Board Office, 200 S. Ninth St.

Sangamon County Finance Committee discusses budget schedule, guidelines

At a recent meeting, the Sangamon County Finance Committee discussed the fiscal 2017 budget schedule and guidelines.

Report: Illinois lawmakers' pay twice as high than in neighboring states

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jul 27, 2016

While Illinois lawmakers managed to agree on a Band-Aid solution for the state’s deep financial catastrophe, aside from a delay in their salaries, there haven’t been any financial repercussions for legislators failing to pass a full budget for fiscal year 2016.

Paid sick leave to become requirement in Chicago, raising lawsuit risk for employers

By Deana Carpenter | Jul 26, 2016

CHICAGO - Employers in Chicago will soon have to provide paid sick leave to employees after a new ordinance recently passed.

Springfield Mass Transit Board OKs plan to buy 20 new buses

At a recent meeting, the Springfield Mass Transit District Board voted to purchase 20 new buses.

Sherman Public Library Board considers hiring new website manager

At a recent meeting, the Sherman Public Library Board of Trustees considered hiring a new website manager.

Springfield Committee of Whole considers plan to annex Wabash Trail

At a meeting this week, the Springfield Committee of the Whole considered advancing an ordinance to annex the Wabash Trail.

Ball-Chatham School District 5 Board tackles personnel issues

At a recent meeting, the Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board tackled several personnel issues that included resignations, job openings, transfers and job-title changes.

Prairie Skies Library District Board udpated on Ashland site renovations