Sangamon County Government

06/19/2026

Sangamon County Government offices will be closed Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

Emergency services will continue without interruption. Residents are reminded that 911 remains fully operational, and emergency personnel are available to respond as needed.

Offices will reopen on Monday, June 22.

06/18/2026

The Sangamon County Coroner’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Death Investigator II. If you are interested in a career supporting medicolegal investigations and public service, we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about the position and submit an application, scan the QR code or visit sangamonil.gov/Departments/D-L/Human-Resources/Apply-for-a-Job.

06/18/2026

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

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=6

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=6

All meetings are open to the public.

06/17/2026

Have you ever dreamed of running your own café in one of the most exciting new public spaces in downtown Springfield? Sangamon County and the HUB Café advisory committee invite YOU to learn more about the opportunity to operate the café inside the new Springfield-Sangamon County Transportation HUB. Join us for a FREE informational session to hear more about the space, the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, timelines, expectations and how this unique opportunity could help launch or grow your business.

📍 Innovate Springfield – 3rd Floor Classroom
1 Horace Mann Plaza
Springfield, Ill.
📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
⏰ 12:00 p.m.

Can’t attend in person? You can find the virtual meeting information on the Sangamon County website.

06/17/2026

Severe weather is forecasted to impact our area today. Sangamon County encourages residents to remain weather aware, monitor changing conditions, and be prepared to take appropriate action if watches or warnings are issued.

Residents are encouraged to download The Sheriff’s App to receive push notifications and real-time updates, including severe weather information, road closures, and other important public safety alerts.

Download The Sheriff’s App:

Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sangamon-county-sheriff-il/id6753876631 Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ocv.a1542 The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office has introduced a new mobile application designed to give residents easier access to law-enfor...

06/17/2026

The Sangamon County Board will hold the following meeting today:

Liquor Standing Committee – 5:00 PM at County Board Committee Room 223, 200 S. 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Springfield
This committee reviews and recommends liquor licenses, ordinance changes, and enforcement matters.
Learn more: https://sangamonil.gov/eventslist/liquor-sc?ArtMID=8841&ArticleID=836&evr=6

All meetings are open to the public.

06/16/2026

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=6

All meetings are open to the public.

06/15/2026

Following the severe weather, Sangamon County Highway Department crews assisted Springfield Township with cleanup efforts at the Animal Protective League.

County staff worked to help remove debris and support recovery efforts as the community continues responding to storm damage at the facility.

Thank you to everyone involved for their work and continued support during the recovery effort.

06/11/2026

This week, the Sangamon County Board recognized members of the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office Court Security Division and citizen Jeffery Bone for their actions during a medical emergency at the Sangamon County Building earlier this year.

On April 9, Court Security Officers Nathan Hedrick, Alex Votava, Aubrey Kirkman and Enrique Ayala responded and provided lifesaving care until emergency medical personnel arrived.

Sheriff Paula Crouch presented certificates of excellence in recognition of their quick action and service.

Thank you to our Court Security team and to Jeffery Bone for stepping in to help when it mattered most.

06/09/2026

Join the Sangamon County Board meeting tonight at 6:00 PM.
https://sangamonil.gov/departments/a-c/county-board/meetings/listen-live