June, 2016 Stories | Sangamon Sun

71 percent of Springfield High School's Class of 2015 enrolled in college

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 9, 2016

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 71.0 percent of Springfield High School's (SHS) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.

Ball-Chatham CUSD No. 5 Board votes to expel student

By Louie Torres | Jun 9, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 5 Board voted to expel student.

Springfield City Council considers joining state blight-reduction program

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 9, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Springfield City Council considered a resolution proposing that the village participate in the Illinois Housing Development Authority Blight Reduction Program.

Chatham Committee of Whole to consider jurisdictional pact with state

By Louie Torres | Jun 8, 2016

The Chatham Committee of the Whole will consider an ordinance to approve a jurisdictional transfer agreement between the village and state at its next meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday at Municipal Hall.

Sherman trustees consider proposed animal-control services pact with county

By Louie Torres | Jun 8, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sherman Board considered an intergovernmental agreement for animal-control services between the village and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health.

21.1 percent of Lanphier High's Class of 2015 'college ready'

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 8, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said 21.1 percent of Lanphier High School's (LHS) 2015 senior class was "college ready."

55 percent of Springfield Southeast High's Class of 2015 enrolled in college

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 8, 2016

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 55.0 percent of Springfield Southeast High School's (SSHS) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.

41.0 percent of Pleasant Plains High School's Class of 2015 'college ready'

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said 41.0 percent of Pleasant Plains High School's (PPHS) 2015 senior class was "college ready."

79.0 percent of Glenwood High School's Class of 2015 enrolled in college

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2016

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 79.0 percent of Glenwood High School's (GHS) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.

Springfield Mass Transit District makes route, schedule changes

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 6, 2016

The Springfield Mass Transit District said late last week that it will change one bus route and three schedules beginning today. In addition, a new Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials Express route will begin service Tuesday night.

Sangamon County Jail Committee to consider travel requests, new-officer hires

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 6, 2016

The Sangamon County Jail Committee will consider travel-voucher requests and new correctional officer hires at its next meeting at noon on Tuesday.

26.9 percent of Springfield Southeast High's Class of 2015 'college ready'

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 4, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said 26.9 percent of Springfield Southeast High School's (SSHS) 2015 senior class was "college ready."

Report: 62 percent of Lanphier High's Class of 2015 enrolled in college

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 4, 2016

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 62.0 percent of Lanphier High School's (LHS) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.

Sherman trustees discuss Village Clean-Up Day report

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 3, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sherman Village Board discussed a report on Village Clean-Up Day, which was held last month.

Springfield Public Schools Board to consider asbestos-abatement bid

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 3, 2016

The Springfield Public Schools Board will consider a contract bid for asbestos-abatement work at Feitshans, Laketown and Sandburg Elementary Schools and Lanphier High School, during its next meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday in the district board room, 1900 W. Monroe in Springfield.

Chatham Planning Commission considers Subdivision Ordinance revisions

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 2, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Chatham Planning Commission considered proposed revisions to the Village Land Subdivision Ordinance Book.

Springfield District 186 Board OKs convention-center contract for grad ceremonies

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 2, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Springfield School District 186 Board approved a contract with Prairie Capital Convention Center to hold future graduation ceremonies.

Dist. 96 candidate calls legislators who voted for Madigan's imbalanced budget ‘irresponsible’

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jun 2, 2016

Illinois Republicans, including District 96 House candidate Cindy Deadrick Wolfer, were shocked and dismayed when Democrats recently approved House Speaker Michael Madigan’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which called for the state to spend $7.2 million more than it would rake in.

Sangamon County Court Services Committee to consider several hires

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 1, 2016

The Sangamon County Court Services Committee was expected to approve several courthouse hires at its next meeting 5 p.m. Thursday.

Chatham Village Board considers a flushing fee on water bills