Grade school districts in West Chicago and Burr Ridge ranked among Illinois' lowest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Former state school employee Catherine Smith, who retired in May 2017, saved $163,956 toward a pension over 37 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Barbara Schlosser, who retired in May 2017, saved $26,943 toward a pension over 14 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Diana Brann, who retired in May 2017, saved $151,223 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Tamara Pry, who retired in May 2017, saved $157,460 toward a pension over 34 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
DuPage County schools would be net losers of state funding under a bill that passed the Illinois State Senate Wednesday.
Former state school employee Beverly Taylor, who retired in May 2016, saved $188,185 toward a pension over 34 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Patricia Vlk, who retired in May 2016, saved $202,945 toward a pension over 27 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Dyann Kotansky, who retired in May 2016, saved $81,806 toward a pension over 18 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.