The legal tussle between Naperville Township and the Naperville Township Road District is emblematic of the problems caused in Illinois, a state with almost 7,000 units of local government, a writer for a Chicago-based conservative think tank said in a recent article.

Over the weekend, the Chicago Tribune's editorial board urged readers, particularly those voters in state districts where Democratic state legislators face strong Republican challengers, to break off their long relationship with House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

Contrary to speculation, Susana Mendoza, Democratic candidate for state comptroller, hasn’t sued Best Buy over bill payments.

Featuring a diverse cast whose members enjoyed immersing themselves in the atmosphere of Southern U.S. culture during the 1980s, Elgin Community College Theatre presents, as its fall production, "Steel Magnolias" Nov. 4-13.

Mike Strick, Republican candidate for the District 84 state House seat, is excited about the election, which has been a long journey for him.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Benjamin SD 25 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Marquardt SD 15 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Lake Park CHSD 108 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Gower SD 62 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Glen Ellyn SD 41 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Darien SD 61 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Woodridge SD 68 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Winfield SD 34 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

The Illinois unemployment numbers for September have arrived, and it paints the same picture that the state has seen in previous months: Unemployment shrank, as did the work force. The state is also losing its manufacturing jobs, which saw a loss of about 800.

“He’s been called the ‘King of Illinois’ and is considered more powerful than the governor,” begins the documentary about longtime Speaker of the House Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), now available for viewing online.

When Austin Gomez says wrestling is his life, it is not hyperbole.

The village of Westmont Board met Aug. 4 to review the monthly expense summary.

The village of Westmont Finance Committee met Aug. 4 to review the cigarette tax.

The village of Villa Park Board of Fire & Police Commission met Aug. 9 to review police officer applicants.

The DuPage County Transportation Committee met Aug. 16 to issue contracts.