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The Riverton Village Board met Dec. 5 to recognize Eagle Scouts.

Illiopolis Board reviews five year plan

The village of Illiopolis Board met Dec. 19 to review the five year plan.

Loami Board accepts marijuana possession ordinance

The village of Loami Board met Nov. 10 to accept marijuana possession ordinance.

Chatham transition committee executes self evaluations

The village of Chatham ADA Transition Plan- Ad Hoc Committee met Jan. 17 to execute self evaluations.

Rauner taps Munger as deputy governor to leverage her versatile skillset

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 3, 2017

Chosen for her extensive business, government and human services experience, former Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger was named deputy governor today by Gov. Bruce Rauner in order to support conquering the state’s financial ordeals.

Taxpayers' Federation weighs in on budget compromise discussion

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 3, 2017

A potential solution in Illinois’ long-running and often contentious budget impasse may finally be in sight.

Sangamon Township approves invoices

The Sangamon Township met Jan. 12 to approve invoices.

Chatham trustees approve subdivision plat

The village of Chatham Board of Trustees and Committee of the Whole met Jan. 10 to approve a final subdivision plat.

Rochester Board of Trustees amends alcohol ordinance

The village of Rochester Board of Trustees met Jan. 9 to amend the alcohol ordinance.

Sangamon County Executive Committee grants variances

The Sangamon County Executive Committee met Jan. 9 to grant variances.

Think tank, state reps propose Budget Solutions 2018 plan to close $7.1 billion deficit

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 1, 2017

The Illinois Policy Institute is proposing a budget the think tank's leaders contend would put an end to the state’s nearly two-year impasse, closing a $7.1 billion deficit without adding any new taxes.

Former state university employee Richardson paid in $2K to pension fund, could collect $23K in retirement

Former state university employee Elizabeth Richardson, who retired in January 2017, saved $1,792 toward a pension over 6 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Drust paid in $28K to pension fund, could collect $516K in retirement

Former state university employee Linda Drust, who retired in January 2017, saved $28,344 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Panikulam paid in $39K to pension fund, could collect $905K in retirement

Former state university employee Valsa Panikulam, who retired in January 2017, saved $39,109 toward a pension over 22 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Kitz paid in $180K to pension fund, could collect $4.95M in retirement

Former state university employee Dennis Kitz, who retired in January 2017, saved $179,840 toward a pension over 29 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Shelley paid in $117K to pension fund, could collect $2.71M in retirement

Former state university employee Chris Shelley, who retired in January 2017, saved $117,103 toward a pension over 28 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Four drug law violations reported on University of Illinois-Springfield campus in 2016

There were 4 on-campus drug law violations in 2016 on the campus of University of Illinois-Springfield, located in Springfield, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.

Former state university employee Burris paid in $116K to pension fund, could collect $1.76M in retirement

Former state university employee Deborah Burris, who retired in January 2017, saved $116,040 toward a pension over 23 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Walters paid in $63K to pension fund, could collect $1.13M in retirement