Sangamon County Government

11/02/2023

Program helping to reduce food waste and getting kids healthy meals.

10/30/2023

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10/23/2023

Influenza (flu) viruses typically spread in fall and winter, with activity peaking between December and February. Getting vaccinated in the fall can lower your chances of getting the flu. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/its-good-time-get-your-flu-vaccine
For information about flu clinics visit https://sangamonil.gov/departments/m-r/public-health/health-services #9706

10/18/2023

offers a safe and free opportunity for communities across the nation to dispose of old medications discreetly. On October 28th, from 10am to 2pm, bring your unused prescription drugs to a nearby collection site. Visit www.DEATakeBack.com to find one near you.

10/10/2023

Adults 65 years and older are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications. Schedule your flu shot today. Learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/65over.htm.
For information about flu clinics visit https://sangamonil.gov/departments/m-r/public-health/health-services #9706

10/06/2023

Links for wish list items:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3W8611OL7UQF?ref_=wl_share
https://shelterbeds.org/donate/402374

10/03/2023

Sangamon County has launched a Large Item Pick-up Program for residents outside the Springfield city limits. The program, starting today, provides pick-up or drop-off services for large items not usually handled by regular waste services. The Sangamon County Board unanimously approved this initiativ...

09/26/2023

09/12/2023

We are receiving a number of complaints about telephone scams claiming to be from the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office. The scammer tells the victim they have missed a court date or didn’t attend a mandatory jury summons. As a result, the scammer tries to leverage money from the victim. They will use coercion tactics such as avoiding an arrest, jail time, or higher fines.

Typically, these scammers are using VoIP phone numbers. A VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) number is basically a virtual phone number. You can purchase these numbers over various websites or applications. Scammers/Cybercriminals have found a way to leverage VoIP technology to carry out a new type of scam where they can make phone calls over the Internet, pose as a legitimate business, and request for personal and financial information. The following phone numbers are those that have been reported by recent victims claiming to be from the Sheriff’s Office:

(217)764-8719
(217)599-5663

These phone numbers are VoIP based and are NOT legitimate numbers for the Sheriff’s Office. If you ever receive a phone call claiming to be from the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, don’t call them back on the number they give you. If you get a phone call from a Deputy, call Sangamon County Dispatch at (217)753-6666. If you get a call from a Detective, call (217)753-6840. If you get a call from a State’s Attorney, call (217)753-6690. The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER request or demand money over the telephone under any circumstances.

Additionally, you can always refer to our contact page on our website at https://www.sangamoncounty-sheriff.com/contact-us/ and the Sangamon County website https://co.sangamon.il.us/

We would also like to thank the good members of the community for bringing this information to our attention.

Please share this information with your family and friends. Stay safe.

09/11/2023

Join us for National Adoption Weekend - September 15 & 16, 2023.
Friday 10:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Your best friend is waiting for you!

09/06/2023

Springfield: Beginning Thursday, Sept. 7, resurfacing of Interstate 55 and the Sangamon Avenue/Illinois 54 interchange (exit 100A-B) will require lane closures between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. At least one lane in each direction will be open. Closures are expected nightly Sunday through Friday. All lanes of I-55 will be open during the day and on the weekend. Daytime lane closures are expected on Sangamon Avenue/Illinois 54.

For traffic and construction details, visit https://idot.click/getting-around-26c1d7.

08/31/2023

08/28/2023

08/21/2023

Many Sangamon County schools return to class this week, and the Sheriff's Office reminds everyone to slow down and give your full attention while driving. Please exercise caution-watch for school buses and children walking. Good luck to all Sangamon County students, teachers and staff. We hope you have an amazing year!

08/17/2023

08/01/2023

Sangamon County, in collaboration with local grocery stores, announced a new initiative to support storm-impacted residents. The County will provide replacement food boxes to up to 2,000 eligible households through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program.

The Community Resources Office will accept applications and register households for the food boxes on August 3rd, 4th, 7th, and 8th from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm; or until all vouchers have been claimed.

Learn more below:

In response to the recent storms and power outages that have affected our community, Sangamon County, in collaboration with local grocery stores, announced a new initiative to support impacted residents. The County will provide replacement food boxes to up to 2,000 eligible households through the Co...

07/27/2023

Healthy Families is a home visiting program that helps parents develop the skills and confidence to raise healthy children. As home visitors, we help connect parents to community resources, provide activities that are appropriate for your child’s age, help parents learn about prenatal care, child development and parenting, and provide support and encouragement. We serve 1st or 2nd time parents age 30 or younger that reside in Sangamon or Menard County. Please fill out the form at the link below if you are interested and we will reach out to you.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGA4hvvFpOSQP_z8xu1cIYzPOMOD4APJ9bhp7NNxddbzB1kg/viewform

07/24/2023

Important Reminder: Residents who have previously qualified for LIHEAP support may find that the new requirements differ from previous years. Potential applicants should review the updated eligibility guidelines carefully.

The Sangamon County Department of Community Resources is notifying residents of significant changes to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the upcoming 2023-2024 program year. These changes come as a result of reductions in federal funding and will impact the eligibility crite...

07/19/2023

07/17/2023

Do you know what naloxone is, why you should carry it, and how to use it?
Find out everything you need to know here: https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/naloxone/index.html
For a FREE naloxone kit call (217) 535-3100, Press 6.

07/10/2023

If your business was affected, physically or economically by the severe weather on March 31, 2023 please read this press release! The BRC will open Wednesday July 12th at 11am at the Sherman Village Hall 401 St. John Dr Sherman, IL Sangamon County Government

07/06/2023

As we work diligently to recover from the recent storm, we want to provide you with resources to assist in restoring our community. Visit the City of Springfield's resource page at https://www.springfield.il.us/Resources.aspx for the the most up-to-date information. The resource page is updated daily with new resources to assist you.

06/26/2023

The Sangamon County Department of Community Resources is notifying residents of significant changes to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the upcoming 2023-2024 program year. These changes come as a result of reductions in federal funding and will impact the eligibility criteria and program start dates for LIHEAP applicants.

Residents who have previously qualified for LIHEAP support may find that the new requirements differ from previous years. Potential applicants should review the updated eligibility guidelines carefully.

The Sangamon County Department of Community Resources is notifying residents of significant changes to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the upcoming 2023-2024 program year. These changes come as a result of reductions in federal funding and will impact the eligibility crite...

06/21/2023

Telephone scams are circulating again in which the caller purports to be “Sgt. Owens” with the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office. The caller tells the victims they have a warrant for their arrest, and then demands money from the victim to clear up the matter. In some cases, they also claim to have a friend or family member currently under arrest. They claim that bail/bond needs to be paid or attorney fees are necessary to prevent further criminal charges.

There is no “Sgt. Owens” that works for the Sheriff’s Office, and we would never request or demand money over the telephone under any circumstances.

We would like to remind the public to exercise caution when answering phone calls from unknown callers, and never give out personal or financial information over the phone without first verifying the caller’s identity and information.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) outlines different phone scams and how to better protect yourself in this article: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/phone-scams

06/17/2023

Exciting times at the Hub this week as muralist Jared Bader installs the mural, "Corridor in History & Development." Some local students stopped by and got to meet the artist. Stay tuned to our page as we will be hearing from Jared and the Sangamon County mural committee, board members and local students next week!

06/05/2023

Sangamon County Circuit Clerk Paul Palazzolo brings you a live camera view from the seventh floor of the Sangamon County Courts Complex. Project TimelineThe...

05/31/2023

Springfield: A public meeting will be held June 13 at the Northfield Center on the $802 million proposal to expand capacity and rebuild interchanges on Interstates 55 and 72 around Springfield. More info: http://ow.ly/Bvnf50OA00h

05/18/2023

Through JusticeCorps, specially trained students and recent graduates serve as guides to make the courts more welcoming and less intimidating for people without lawyers. Illinois JusticeCorps members receive extensive training, including thorough and ongoing training on how to provide legal information, how each courthouse operates and how to address the many needs and challenges of self-represented litigants.

Through JusticeCorps, specially trained students and recent graduates serve as guides to make the courts more welcoming and less intimidating for people without lawyers. Illinois JusticeCorps members receive extensive training, including thorough and ongoing training on how to provide legal informat...

05/09/2023

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. If you see someone showing signs of an overdose, stay calm, call 911, and use Narcan if available.
Read more about the signs of an opioid overdose/poisoning here: https://www.samhsa.gov/medications-substance-use-disorders/medications-counseling-related-conditions/opioid-overdose
For a FREE Narcan kit call (217) 535-3100 and Press 6.

05/02/2023

🆕 Update 5/2: Interstate 55 in Sangamon and Montgomery counties has reopened in both directions.

04/25/2023

On Saturday, April 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office hosted a Drug Takeback Day at the Sangamon County Department of Public Health Building at 2833 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield. The results were as follows:

-50 lbs. collected at The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office. This was collected over several months.

-60.5 lbs. collected on 4-22-23 at the Sangamon County Department of Public Health building.

Total 110.5 lbs. collected by SCSO.

Medicine take back options are the best way to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription and nonprescription (for example, over the counter) medicines. (Illegal drugs are not permitted) Timely disposal of prescription medicine can reduce the risk of others taking the medication accidentally or misusing the medication intentionally. The best and most environmentally friendly way to dispose of your prescription medicine is through a drug take-back program.

Thank you to all who participated in the program. Please watch for the next event.

04/20/2023

04/19/2023

National Donate Life Month (NDLM) was established by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003. Observed in April each year, National Donate Life Month helps raise awareness about donation, encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation.
Find more information at: https://donatelife.net/how-you-can-help/national-observances-celebrations/ndlm/
You can register to be an organ donor at: https://www.ilsos.gov/programs/organdonor/virtual/donate_life_month/home.html

04/07/2023

The Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a telephone scam, in which the caller purports to be “Sgt. Owens” with the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office. The caller tells the victims they have a warrant for their arrest, and then demands money from the victim to clear up the matter.

There is no “Sgt. Owens” that works for the Sheriff’s Office, and we would never request or demand money over the telephone under any circumstances.

We would like to remind the public to exercise caution when answering phone calls from unknown callers, and never give out personal or financial information over the phone without first verifying the caller’s identity and information.

04/03/2023