July, 2017 Stories | Sangamon Sun

Rauner changes communication staff as part of rebranding

By Hoang Tran | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner added several key communication personnel to his team on Monday, further shaking up his staff following a major political defeat when the Illinois General Assembly overrode his vetoes on a budget and spending plan.

GOP slams Madigan's work toward 'zero reforms,' but rewards for himself

By Kacie Whaley | Jul 17, 2017

The Illinois Republican Party has released a video attacking House Speaker Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) decision to increase income taxes as part of Illinois' new budget.

Davidsmeyer heeds call of constituents in vote against veto override

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 17, 2017

Dennis Collins was glad to see a politician listen.

Chatham Community Fire Protection District Board met May 23.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 17, 2017

Chatham Community Fire Protection District Board met at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday, May 23.

Chatham Fire Department Firefighters Pension Fund met June 7.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 17, 2017

Chatham Fire Department Firefighters Pension Fund met at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 7.

City of Springfield City Council met July 11.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 17, 2017

City of Springfield City Council met at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 11.

Chatham Community Fire Protection District Board met July 11.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 17, 2017

Chatham Community Fire Protection District Board met at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11.

Mounting tax burden called no match for soaring pension debt in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 17, 2017

Illinois ranks third in the nation in unfunded pension liability despite being saddled with some of the most stifling tax burdens in the country.

Who are Virden Township's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2017

Here are the 3 highest-paid employees of Virden Township, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Journalists say cuts keep Capitol coverage thin, brainstorming necessary

By John Revak | Jul 17, 2017

A group of journalists got together at a Springfield forum recently to discuss the future of ... a group of journalists.

Budget described as no solution to Illinois insolvency

By Karen Kidd | Jul 17, 2017

While state lawmakers ended a two-year budget impasse, the measures adopted by the Illinois Legislature will not fix the state's fiscal mess, an analyst who co-wrote a paper that places the state 49th in long-run solvency told the Sangamon Sun.

North Mac High School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2017

North Mac High School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).