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- Sangamon County looking for election judges for November | First ListenThe county hires around 1,000 positions for the polling places for November.7 min
- A retired Springfield Police sergeant arrested Monday and charged with aggravated DUI | First ListenAn Illinois State Police investigation found Michael Egan, who retired last week, turned in front of an oncoming motorcycle injuring two people.3 min
- A special committee narrows list of Sangamon County Sheriff candidates | First ListenThe special committee selecting a new Sangamon County Sheriff will begin interviews this week.5 min
- Copper Coin Ballet Company presents "Rock Ballet: Eras of Rock" this Saturday | First ListenCopper Coin's Julie Ratz details the show and the prep that has gone into it7 min
- The Illinois Flag Commission now accepting designs for a new state flag | First ListenState Senator Doris Turner hopes the new flag design depicts what it is truly like to live in Illinois4 min
- Heartland Housed Executive Director weighs in on a proposed homeless ordinance | First ListenSabo says it's important to include the community in discussions on how to address homeless encampments6 min
- Families who used a Carlinville funeral home waiting for answers they may never get | First ListenSangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon says as many as 800 families may never know if the remains on their mantles belong to their loved ones.4 min
- Sangamon County interim sheriff discusses his approach for the next 30 to 60 days | First ListenAllmon says he hopes to balance both positions well and will depend on the support of a strong staff to make that happen7 min
- Springfield proposed ordinance to address homeless camps is sent to committee | First ListenThe Springfield City Council has delayed action on a plan dealing with homeless individuals.3 min
- United Way of Central Illinois kicks off its 2024-2025 fundraising campaign | First ListenThe "Ignite the Future" campaign kickoff takes place this Thursday at Southwind's Erin's Pavilion5 min
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