Sangamon County Government

09/01/2026

Join the Sangamon County Board meeting tonight at 6:00 PM.

https://sangamonil.gov/departments/a-c/county-board/meetings/listen-live

09/01/2026

The Sangamon County Board will hold the following meetings today:

County Board Meeting – 6:00 PM in County Board Chambers, 2nd Floor, Room 222, 200 S. 9th St, Springfield
This is the full monthly meeting of the Sangamon County Board where official business is conducted.
Learn more: https://sangamonil.gov/eventslist/county-board-meeting?ArtMID=8841&ArticleID=805&evr=9

Join the livestream here: https://sangamonil.gov/departments/a-c/county-board/meetings/listen-live

County Board Chambers 2nd Floor, Room 222 200 S. 9th St Springfield

09/01/2026

Take a look ahead at our County Board’s schedule for the month of September.

Use the link below to view the full calendar and learn more about each event, such as meeting times and locations: https://sangamonil.gov/events

08/31/2026

The Sangamon County Board will hold the following committee meeting this evening:

Employee Services Standing Committee – 5:00 PM at County Board Committee Room 223, 200 S. 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Springfield
This committee oversees matters related to county personnel policies, employee benefits, and workforce operations.
Learn more: https://sangamonil.gov/eventslist/employee-services-sc?ArtMID=8841&ArticleID=830&evr=9

Building & Grounds Standing Committee – 5:15 PM at County Board Committee Room 223, 200 S. 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Springfield
This committee manages county facilities, grounds maintenance, and capital improvement projects.
Learn more: https://sangamonil.gov/eventslist/building-grounds-sc?ArtMID=8841&ArticleID=823&evr=9

Public Health Standing Committee – 5:45 PM at County Board Committee Room 223, 200 S. 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Springfield
This committee oversees matters related to public health services, programs, and policies in the county.
Learn more: https://sangamonil.gov/eventslist/public-health-sc?ArtMID=8841&ArticleID=838&evr=9

Court Services Standing Committee – 6:15 PM at County Board Committee Room 223, 200 S. 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Springfield.
This committee focuses on court operations, probation services, and juvenile justice matters in Sangamon County.
Learn more: https://sangamonil.gov/eventslist/court-services-sc?ArtMID=8841&ArticleID=827&evr=9

All meetings are open to the public.

08/27/2026

The Sangamon County Board and affiliated committees will hold the following meetings today:

Finance Standing Committee – 5:00 PM at County Board Committee Room 223, 200 S. 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Springfield
This committee reviews the county’s financial operations, budgets, and appropriations.
Learn more: https://sangamonil.gov/eventslist?ArtMID=8841&ArticleID=834&evr=8

All meetings are open to the public.

08/26/2026

The Sangamon County Mental Health Board will hold its monthly meeting today at 3:00 PM in County Board Committee Room 223, 200 S. 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Springfield.

Learn more: https://sangamonil.gov/departments/a-c/county-board/mental-health-board

All meetings are open to the public.

08/25/2026

The Sangamon County Board and affiliated committees will hold the following meetings today:

Community Resources Standing Committee – 5:15 PM at County Board Committee Room 223, 200 S. 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Springfield
This committee oversees local grant programs and services that support low-income and underserved residents.
Learn more: https://sangamonil.gov/eventslist/community-resources-sc?ArtMID=8841&ArticleID=826&evr=8

All meetings are open to the public.

08/20/2026

The Sangamon County Board and affiliated committees will hold the following meetings today:

Civil Liabilities Standing Committee – 5:00 PM at County Board Committee Room 223, 200 S. 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Springfield
This committee reviews legal matters, claims, and issues involving liability or litigation concerning the county.
Learn more: https://sangamonil.gov/eventslist/civil-liabilities-sc?ArtMID=8841&ArticleID=824&evr=8

Zoning & Land Use Standing Committee – 5:45 PM at County Board Committee Room 223, 200 S. 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Springfield
This committee evaluates zoning changes, land use proposals, and development regulations.
Learn more: https://sangamonil.gov/eventslist/zoning-land-use-committee-sc?ArtMID=8841&ArticleID=842&evr=8

Zoning Board of Appeals – 6:30 PM at County Board Chambers, Room 222, 2nd Floor, 200 S. 9th Street, Springfield
The board hears appeals and requests for zoning variances across Sangamon County.
Learn more: https://sangamonil.gov/eventslist/zoning-board-of-appeals?ArtMID=8841&ArticleID=843&evr=8

All meetings are open to the public.

08/18/2026

The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office and Springfield Police Department’s Pro Active Crime Unit recently concluded an investigation into suspected methamphetamine distribution involving a Springfield resident.

During the investigation, Derek Lowe was identified as a suspect, and investigators obtained a search warrant for Lowe and a residence in the 1300 block of West Enos Avenue. During the search, investigators recovered approximately 61.8 grams of suspected methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, two digital scales, drug ledgers and $1,127 in U.S. currency.

Read the full press release below.

08/18/2026

The Sangamon County Board will hold the following meeting today:

Jail Committee Standing Committee – 12:00 PM at County Board Committee Room 223, 200 S. 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Springfield
This committee addresses matters related to the Sangamon County Jail, including operations, maintenance, and long-term planning.
Learn more: https://sangamonil.gov/eventslist?ArtMID=8841&ArticleID=835&evr=8

All meetings are open to the public.