Former state school employee Thomas Wolfe, who retired in October 2016, saved $124,741 toward a pension over 31 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Michael Haddad, who retired in October 2016, saved $10,894 toward a pension over 11 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Christine Reneau, who retired in October 2016, saved $44,247 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee John Bell, who retired in October 2016, saved $35,668 toward a pension over 7 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Brenda Wingard Haynes, who retired in October 2016, saved $7,072 toward a pension over 8 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Kathleen Schmidt, who retired in October 2016, saved $57,363 toward a pension over 15 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Fred Drury, who retired in October 2016, saved $5,762 toward a pension over 6 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Loretta Lach, who retired in October 2016, saved $30,713 toward a pension over 15 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Alice Agruss, who retired in October 2016, saved $34,595 toward a pension over 24 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Robert O'Brien, who retired in October 2016, saved $79,822 toward a pension over 20 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Sally Soderberg, who retired in October 2016, saved $179,345 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee James Luby, who retired in October 2016, saved $93,765 toward a pension over 20 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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.