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News from March 2016

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GSCC to hold monthly networking event

By Daniel Daw | Mar 16, 2016

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) will be holding its Business After Hours event on Thursday.

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Wolfer wins over Pierce in GOP primary

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 16, 2016

Cindy Wolfer defeated Gary Pierce in the March 15 Illinois House Republican primary for District 96. Of a total of 8,964 votes, Wolfe received 5,385 votes, earning her 60 percent of votes in Christian, Macon and Sangamon Counties. Wolfer saw her highest number of votes in Macon County. Pierce received a total of 3,579 votes.

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McCann narrowly holds off GOP challenger Benton in 50th Senate District primary

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 16, 2016

In the March 15 Illinois Senate Republican primary for District 50, Bryce Benton lost to incumbent state Sen. Sam McCann. A total of 22,637 votes were cast in Sangamon County. Benton claimed 50.53 percent of the votes -- receiving 11,438 votes, while McCann received 11,199 votes (49.47 percent).

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Sangamon County working to become a Certified Work Ready Community

By Daniel Daw | Mar 15, 2016

Sangamon County is working to become a Certified Work Ready Community (CWRC), the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce announced this week.

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Chatham meets drinking water standards

By Daniel Daw | Mar 15, 2016

The Village of Chatham issued a statement this week indicating that the village’s water supply meets drinking water standards set by IEPA.

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Sherman Parks and Recreation Committee to discuss playground equipment, other purchases at tonight's meeting

By Daniel Daw | Mar 15, 2016

Following the conclusion of the regular meeting of the Village of Sherman’s Board of Trustees, the Parks and Recreation Committee will be meeting to discuss equipment purchases and other items tonight.

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Sherman Village to discuss zoning recommendations

By Daniel Daw | Mar 15, 2016

The Village Board of Trustees of Sherman will be meeting tonight in order to discuss a zoning request from the Sherman Development Group LLC and other matters.

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Sangamon Jail Committee to discuss MJ Kellner approval

By Daniel Daw | Mar 14, 2016

The Sangamon Jail Committee will be meeting tomorrow to discuss approval of services from MJ Kellner.

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Sangamon County Board appoints new member

By Daniel Daw | Mar 14, 2016

The Sangamon County Board appointed Lori Williams as a new member during its meeting that took place last week.

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Springfield Ethics Committee to discuss personnel matters

By Daniel Daw | Mar 14, 2016

The Ethics Committee of Springfield will be holding a meeting on Wednesday that will consist of a closed session.

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Springfield City Council to consider grant acceptance

By Daniel Daw | Mar 14, 2016

The City Council of Springfield is meeting tomorrow to consider an ordinance that would accept a grant, among other items.

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Prairie Skies Library District reviews staff reports

By Daniel Daw | Mar 13, 2016

The Prairie Skies Public Library District (PSPLD) Building Committee discussed monthly reports and other items that included a wish list for the facility during its recent meeting.

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Collective Bargaining Committee holds closed session

By Daniel Daw | Mar 13, 2016

The Collective Bargaining Committee of the Sangamon County Board discussed contract negotiations during a recent closed session.

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Election Oversight Committee receives clerk reports

By Daniel Daw | Mar 11, 2016

The Sangamon County Election Oversight Committee held its last meeting prior to the scheduled primaries that are set to take place on March 15.

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Springfield Committee of the Whole considers public works bids

By Daniel Daw | Mar 11, 2016

The Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole met this week to discuss bids and contracts relating to the Public Works Department, among other matters.

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GSCC details Business Connections 2016 event

By Daniel Daw | Mar 11, 2016

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) recently provided details on its Business Connections trade show that will be taking place on April 28.

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GSCC releases details on State of the City Luncheon

By Daniel Daw | Mar 11, 2016

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) recently issued details regarding the State of the City Luncheon that will take place on April 28.

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Chatham Library to host genealogy course

By Daniel Daw | Mar 11, 2016

The Chatham Area Public Library will be holding a session on basic genealogy research on March 18.

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Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole covers annexation agreements

By Daniel Daw | Mar 10, 2016

The Committee of the Whole of the Springfield City Council discussed annexation agreements and other items during a recent meeting.

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IHPA seeking papers for conference

By Daniel Daw | Mar 10, 2016

The Illinois Historical Preservation Agency (IHPA) announced this week that it is looking for scholarly work to be presented during the 18th Annual Conference on Illinois History.