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Prairie Skies Library District Board to discuss Ashland site renovations

By LocalLabs News Service | May 5, 2016

The Prairie Skies Public Library District Board will discuss painting and roof estimates for the Ashland location at its next meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday at 555 Buckeye Road in Pleasant Plains.

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Springfield council considers tentative deal with electrical workers union

By LocalLabs News Service | May 5, 2016

At a meeting this week, Springfield City Council considered a tentative deal between the Office of Public Works and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 193.

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Sangamon Jail Committee considers high-tech inmate visitation system

By LocalLabs News Service | May 4, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sangamon County Jail Committee considered a proposed inmate phone and video-visitation system.

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Springfield Public Works Office lines sewers on Monroe Street section

By LocalLabs News Service | May 4, 2016

The Springfield Office of Public Works recently lined sewers on Monroe Street between Seventh and Eighth Streets.

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Casey council expected to OK no utilities rate increases for fiscal 2017

By LocalLabs News Service | May 3, 2016

At this week's meeting, Casey City Council was expected to approve a measure mandating no rate increases to local public utility services for fiscal 2017.

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Mattoon City Council expected to approve loan for library tonight

By LocalLabs News Service | May 3, 2016

The Mattoon City Council is expected to approve a $40,000 interfund loan from the General Fund to the Mattoon Library during its 6:30 p.m. meeting today.

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Lincoln Library Board discusses Summer Book Sale

By LocalLabs News Service | May 2, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lincoln Library Board in Springfield discussed the upcoming Summer Book Sale.

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Sherman Public Library Board to discuss employment issues tonight

By LocalLabs News Service | May 2, 2016

The Sherman Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss employment issues and an accountant proposal at a special meeting 6 p.m. today in the library's meeting room.

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Prairie Skies library district makes donation in memory of deceased trustee

By LocalLabs News Service | May 1, 2016

Prairie Skies Public Library District's board of trustees voted to make a donation to the St. John’s Breadline in Springfield in memory of Trustee Gloria Rhoads, who recently passed away.

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Proposal for per-mile tax on Illinois drivers creates challenges

By Vimbai Chikomo | Apr 29, 2016

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton’s proposal to tax Illinois drivers based on road usage may generate more revenue to maintain the state’s roads, but such a complex task may prove immensely difficult to implement and sustain.

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Sangamon Resources Committee considers renewing youth programs

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 28, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sangamon County Community Resources Committee was expected to approve contract extensions with the FITM and LEC youth programs.

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Sangamon Road and Bridge Committee considers bid for culvert project

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 28, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sangamon County Road and Bridge Committee was expected to consider a resolution to renew the annual agreement with the Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commssion.

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Chatham trustees consider proposed changes to city liquor code

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 27, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Chatham Village Board considered amending the city liquor code by raising the number of licenses, adding new license levels and changing the regulations on liquor in video-gaming establishments.

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Pleasant Plains CUSD No. 8 Board buys K-12 math curriculum

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 27, 2016

The Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 8 Board approved the purchase of a K-12 math curriculum from McGraw-Hill at a recent meeting.

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Ball-Chatham CUSD #5 board considers renewing Sysco food service contract

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 26, 2016

Ball-Chatham CUSD #5's board of education met on Monday to discuss renewing its food service contract with Sysco for fiscal year 2017.

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Springfield council to discuss proposed deal with county, state for road fixes

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 26, 2016

The Springfield City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. today in City Council Chambers to consider a proposed agreement with the county and state on road improvements.

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Springfield to consider establishing local minimum wage

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 26, 2016

The Springfield Committee on the Whole will consider an ordinance that would establish a minimum wage in Springfield at its next meeting 5:30 p.m. today in City Council Chambers.

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Sherman trustees examine potential road-upgrade projects under CIP

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 25, 2016

The Sherman Village Board heard a presentation on current road needs under the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) at a recent meeting.

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Sangamon County Civil Liabilities Committee gets case updates

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 25, 2016

The Sangamon County Civil Liabilities Committee received case updates from Dwayne Gab & Legal Associates at a recent meeting.

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Sangamon County Public Health, Solid Waste and Zoning Committee reviews request for extension of contract

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 24, 2016

The Public Health, Solid Waste and Zoning Committee of Sangamon County, Illinois met this week to discuss a request for a one-year extension of the current contract with Document Management Inc.