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The Sangamon County Board met Tuesday, December 11.
Health & Wellness
5 months ago
County Board approves sales tax-related referendum for mental health funding

If you spend $100 on items excluding groceries, you would pay an extra 50 cents, if the referendum is approved.

Rudy -- Animal Protective League Dog of the Week
Local
5 months ago
Animal Protective League sets Tree of Lights for December 13

Pay tribute and share memories to those remembered at this heartwarming ceremony.

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Agriculture
5 months ago
State claims Trump cuts aid to Illinois farmers by more than half

Despite large trade losses, Farmers that receive aid in Illinois will not get as much relief as the last Trump term.

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Crime
5 months ago
Taylorville man pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

According to Taylorville PD, they waited to release information due to the “fluid nature of the investigation.”

Unemployment
IL State News
5 months ago
Illinois unemployment rates virtually unchanged

A recent report shows Illinois unemployment rates have begun to stabilize.

A demonstration trailer shows how quickly a fire can flare up in a home -- in this case, due to a candle being near a Christmas tree and presents.
Local
5 months ago
Officials: Candles, cooking among top reasons for holiday fires

Candles can cause fires, and cause them to spread quickly.

Local
5 months ago
City anticipates new digs for water, traffic / streets

Aldermen will vote on large-scale developments along Clear Lake Avenue in a week.

Crime
5 months ago
Teen pleads guilty to murder as other teen is set for court date

The second suspect in the case will be in court Thursday.

Kelly Hurst (right), managing director of the Massey Commission, speaks to the Sangamon County Board.
Local
5 months ago
Massey Commission to County Board: Do you have courage to enact recommendations?

A conversation on the final report is scheduled for Wednesday night.

Crime
5 months ago
Man charged with distributing child sexual abuse material

A 28-year-old man from Virden, IL has now been charged. His next court appearance is December 16