Former state university employee Sue Anderson, who retired in February 2017, saved $246 toward a pension over 1 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Kathleen Dolosic, who retired in February 2017, saved $38,840 toward a pension over 14 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Lori Van Fleet, who retired in February 2017, saved $37,066 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Dennis Czerny, who retired in February 2017, saved $42,752 toward a pension over 13 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Bruce Kuzmanich, who retired in February 2017, saved $119,961 toward a pension over 23 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

With leads of several hundred votes each, Pam Meyers won the race for supervisor, Linsey Sowa won the slot of township clerk and Mike DeVivo scooped the position of highway commissioner in Tuesday's Homer Township Republican primary.

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

Gov. Bruce Rauner signaled he is ready to jump on board with several parts of the proposed "grand bargain," yet remains staunchly opposed to other elements of it.

With no shortage of entrants, Naperville voters narrowed down the field for Republican candidates for township trustees from a full slate of applicants to vie for April’s final election after yesterday’s primary.

Incumbent GOP candidate Rachel Ossyra won her party’s nomination for Naperville Township supervisor in a contest with high participation, after which she conveyed thanks to her supporters

The state of Illinois is losing people faster than any other state in the Midwest.

Incumbent Naperville Township Clerk Barry Greenberg took the Republican primary last night.

The first day of March in Chicago was grey and wet, and Chicagoans were rushing along the streets with their serious faces and busy minds. For me, it was one of the best days in my life.

The village of Frankfort Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met Jan. 26 to revise the architectural elevations and materials proposal.

The village of Tinley Park MainStreet Commission met Feb. 15 to plan the annual Irish parade.

The village of Mokena Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met Feb. 15 to hear public comments.

The village of University Park Board of Trustees met Feb. 7 to host a workshop.

“Water|Ways," a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit that focuses on the importance and intricacies of waterways, is available for viewing through March 11 at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon.

The Frankfort Village Board met Jan. 17 to accept land use recommendations.

The village of Tinley Park Committee of the Whole met Feb. 14 to appoint employees.