Democrats hope to break GOP stranglehold on Sangamon County Board

For those wanting to know what’s going to happen in the Sangamon County Board’s monthly meeting, it’s often best to attend the Republican caucus meeting that precedes them.The party has ruled the board with an iron fist for 40 years, often with significant majorities. Currently, it has a 24-5 advantage on the 29-person body.The party will maintain its majority in November. However, Democrats are looking to make a dent by offering an alternative to a […]