September, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Sangamon Sun Athletes in Action, Football: Oct. 1 - Oct. 7

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Sangamon Sun coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Oct. 1 to Oct. 7.

East Side FPD responds to 38 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2017

East Side Fire Protection District responded to 98 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

Critics say HB 40 likely to increase number of abortions over 310 on record for Sangamon County in 2015

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 28, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently announced he will sign controversial abortion funding expansion House Bill 40 into law, which critics say will increase the number of abortions from the reported 310 in Sangamon County in 2015.

Sherman FPD responds to 22 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2017

Sherman Fire Protection District responded to 53 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

Raising funds along the way, Gov. Rauner rides motorcycle to Springfield

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 27, 2017

For the third year running, Gov. Bruce Rauner has participated in the Governor’s Ride to Springfield, a fundraiser ride down Route 66 dedicated to bolstering support for Illinois’ veterans.

Sangamon Sun Athletes in Action, Football: Sept. 24 - Sept. 30

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Sangamon Sun coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Sept. 24 to Sept. 30.

Rochester FPD responds to 33 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2017

Rochester Fire Protection District responded to 65 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

For Springfield, when it comes to taxes interfering with gambling, all bets are off

By April Bamburg | Sep 26, 2017

Illinois might be feeling the sting of this summer's 32 percent hike in personal income taxes, but you'd never know it if you talked with the Illinois Gaming Board, according to figures published recently by the State Journal-Register.

Sangamon County Election Oversight Committee met September 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 26, 2017

Sangamon County Election Oversight Committee met 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 19.

Sangamon County Board Republican Caucus met September 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 26, 2017

Sangamon County Board Republican Caucus met 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 19.

Riverton Area FPD responds to 40 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2017

Riverton Area Fire Protection District responded to 84 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Sangamon Sun.