September, 2016 Stories

2.52 percent of Pleasant Plains residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2016

An analysis of data by the Sangamon Sun found 2.52 percent of residents in Pleasant Plains were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

3.88 percent of Illiopolis residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2016

An analysis of data by the Sangamon Sun found 3.88 percent of residents in Illiopolis were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Springfield considers accepting franchise deal with telecom firm

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 25, 2016

The Springfield City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at 1450 Groth St. to consider whether to grant Mobilite a franchise agreement.

Sangamon County Board's meeting-recording standards questioned

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 25, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sangamon County Board heard a citizen's complaint that the board hasn't been recording its meetings properly.

6.11 percent of Loami residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2016

An analysis of data by the Sangamon Sun found 6.11 percent of residents in Loami were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

4.92 percent of Auburn residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2016

An analysis of data by the Sangamon Sun found 4.92 percent of residents in Auburn were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

33.75 percent of Springfield residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2016

An analysis of data by the Sangamon Sun found 33.75 percent of residents in Springfield were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

7.59 percent of Mechanicsburg residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2016

An analysis of data by the Sangamon Sun found 7.59 percent of residents in Mechanicsburg were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

5.25 percent of Buffalo residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2016

An analysis of data by the Sangamon Sun found 5.25 percent of residents in Buffalo were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Mautino scandal virtually ignored in state media, blogger reports

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 22, 2016

Despite the controversy surrounding embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino, whatever misdeeds he may have committed, the scandal apparently is not a big deal, if news media buzz and political heat are any indication, a vocal citizen journalist recently said on his blog.

Chatham Area Public Library Board to discuss property de-annexation issues

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

The Chatham Area Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at the library to discuss property de-annexation issues.

Chatham Library Board discusses payment issues involving parking-lot maintenance

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Chatham Area Public Library Board discussed parking-lot resealing payment issues involving the library and St. Joseph's Church.

Chatham Planning Commission discusses landscaping plan for retention pond

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Chatham Planning Commission discussed a proposal to add landscaping around the Cardinal Ridge retention pond.

Chatham Committee of Whole hears residents' water-quality complaints

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

At a recent special public hearing, the Chatham Committee of the Whole heard complaints from residents about their water quality.

Sherman Village Board considers several property-variance requests

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sherman Village Board considered several property-variance requests.

Sherman Zoning Board considers request for rear yard setback variance

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sherman Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on a homeowner's request for a rear yard setback variance.

3.65 percent of Dawson residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

An analysis of data by the Sangamon Sun found that 3.65 percent of people in Dawson were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

4.23 percent of Divernon residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

An analysis of data by the Sangamon Sun found that 4.23 percent of people in Divernon were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Williamsville District 15 Board set to apply anew for ISBE certification

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Williamsville Community Unified School District 15 Board considered a measure to submit the district's application for annual recognition status with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for 2016-17.