An Illinois legislator wants to see the state adopt a uniform, transparent and fiscally sound policy on the question of illegal immigrant students attending state universities.

DuPage County Board officials violated state Election Code laws involving Election Day referenda last fall and should be ousted, the Edgar County Watchdogs alleged recently.

St. Charles Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met recently, acts on two fire department promotions.

Westmont Liquor Commission recently held tobacco, liquor license violation hearings.

Chris Read, (2701 W. Walnut Court, Woodridge), donated $100 to Springfield's REALTORS Political Action Committee on Jan. 13, 2016.

Lombard Plan Commission reviews amendments to sign ordinance at a recent meeting.

Mahomet Board of Trustees takes action on travel expense resolution at its recent meeting.

Village of Lisle Special Event Committee kicks off plans for 2017 Concert Series at its recent meeting.

Carole Henderson-Bates, (7920 Trinity, Tinley Park), donated $500 to Chicago's Friends of Dorothy Brown on Jan. 11, 2016.

The Villa Park Police Pension Board met Jan. 25 to schedule the 2017 quarterly meetings.

The Bloomingdale Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Nov. 2 to promote officers.

The Villa Park Police Pension Board met Nov. 7 to review pension application.

The Wood Dale City Council met Nov. 3 to purchase utility vehicles.

The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission met Nov. 3 to review the business plan.

Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac has received $147,000.89 in contributions in 2016 from 110 donors.

Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac has received $147,000.89 in contributions in 2016 from 110 donors.

Illinois State Medical Society Pac has received $190,592.46 in contributions in 2016 from 240 donors.

Friends for Marty Durkan has received $118,070 in contributions in 2016 from 112 donors.

Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac has received $147,000.89 in contributions in 2016 from 110 donors.

An outgoing House Democrat is speaking out about House Speaker Mike Madigan for standing in the way of major reforms that could get Illinois back on its feet.