Seeking to address longstanding fears of state jobs being poached from Springfield, a local lawmaker has proposed legislation that would require most new and vacant positions to be located in Sangamon County.

The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Sara Wojcicki Jimenez, R-Leland Grove, said the legislation, House Bill 4295, would make Springfield and the county the default location for employees of most state agencies and the governor’s office.

Want to make tax payments deductible as charitable contributions through the “Illinois Excellence Fund.”

Comment: Can’t wait to see how. The budget for the year starting July 1 already looks to be unbalanced by about $3 billion.

“Life tip: Double-check the recipient line before hitting ‘send’ on that email. Or alternatively, just behave like a professional.”

Comment: Fluff and quackery.