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News from June 2016

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Lincoln Library Board of Trustees discusses non-resident card fees

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 16, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lincoln Library Board of Trustees discussed non-resident library-card fees.

Medium meeting 09

Sangamon County Liquor Committee to consider temporary-license requests

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 16, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sangamon County Liquor Committee considered two requests for temporary licenses.

Medium meeting 07

Sangamon County Civil Liabilities Committee to get case updates

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 16, 2016

The Sangamon County Civil Liabilities Committee will receive case updates from Dwayne Gab & Legal Associates at its next meeting 5:15 p.m. today in Room 201 of the County Building, 200 S. Ninth St. in Springfield.

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Madigan cancels second straight House meeting on budget impasse

By Jeff Gantt | Jun 16, 2016

Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Dist. 22) has canceled a second House meeting in as many weeks, pushing back any attempts to create a new state budget and bring the proposed Republican stopgap budget to a vote.

Medium vote 2

Elections Board OKs Map Amendment for ballot; Madigan lawsuit lingers

By Jeff Gantt | Jun 16, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Elections has approved the Independent Map Amendment for the November ballot this week, but House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Dist. 22) is standing in the way of its ratification.

Springfield Committee of Whole considers tabled, pending ordinances

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 15, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Springfield Committee of the Whole was expected to consider several tabled or otherwise pending ordinances in committee.

Medium meeting 05

Sangamon County Finance Committee considers hiring requests

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 15, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sangamon County Finance Committee considered several requests to fill correctional officer, probation staff and other vacancies.

Medium meeting 07

Sherman Village Board considers several 2016 ITEP grant applications

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 15, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sherman Village Board considered several applicants' project proposals for 2016 ITEP grants.

Medium meeting 02

Chatham commission to discuss revisions to Subdivision Ordinance Book

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 15, 2016

The Chatham Planning Commission will discuss revisions to the Village Land Subdivision Ordinance Book at its next meeting 6 p.m. Thursday at Municipal Hall, 117 E. Mulberry St.

Medium vote 15

Sangamon Republican Caucus to review nominations, appointments

By Louie Torres | Jun 13, 2016

The Sangamon County Board Republican Caucus will review nominations and appointments at its next meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday at 200 S. Ninth St.

Sangamon Executive Committee considers board, commission appointments

By Louie Torres | Jun 13, 2016

At a meeting today, the Sangamon County Executive Committee reviewed appointments to boards and commissions.

Medium vote 08

Sangamon Election Committee to consider hiring seasonal worker

By Louie Torres | Jun 13, 2016

The Sangamon County Election Oversight Committee will consider hiring a seasonal employee and approve requisitions at its next meeting 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at 200 S. Ninth St.

Medium meeting 07

Sangamon Collective Bargaining Committee to get updates on contract talks

By Louie Torres | Jun 13, 2016

The Sangamon County Collective Bargaining Committee will receive contract-negotiation updates during its next meeting at 5 p.m. today at 200 S. Ninth St. in Springfield.

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Activist group calls for Mautino to resign after he takes the Fifth in probe

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jun 10, 2016

SPRINGFIELD -- The Edgar County Watchdogs is calling for Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino to resign after he pled the Fifth to avoid incriminating himself in an investigation by the Illinois State Board of Elections last week.

Medium meeting 10

Sherman trustees OK plan to split property into two parcels

By Louie Torres | Jun 10, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sherman Village Board approved a petition to split the property at 2287 East Andrew Road into two parcels.

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Springfield City Council OKs development plan for Fresh Visions Church

By Louie Torres | Jun 10, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Springfield City Council advanced a development plan for Fresh Visions Community Church, which would be built on the west side of J. David Jones Parkway across for the Oak Ridge Cemetery entrance.

Medium meeting 02

Springfield Housing Authority considers asbestos-removal contract bid

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 10, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Springfield Housing Authority Board of Commission considered a resolution to approve a contract bid for asbestos removal at various sites in the city.

Medium hs test 03

81 percent of Pleasant Plains High's Class of 2015 enrolled in college

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2016

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 81.0 percent of Pleasant Plains High School's (PPHS) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.

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Sherman trustees receive update on village vehicle burglaries

By Louie Torres | Jun 9, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sherman Village Board of Trustees discussed efforts to find a person of interest in the recent string of vehicle burglaries in the village.

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76 percent of Williamsville High's Class of 2015 enrolled in college

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 9, 2016

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 76.0 percent of Williamsville High School's (WHS) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.