Former state university employee Brenda Gibson, who retired in February 2017, saved $16,683 toward a pension over 22 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Raymond Waterman, who retired in February 2017, saved $16,952 toward a pension over 10 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee John Sygielski, who retired in February 2017, saved $38,758 toward a pension over 9 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Cathy Saddoris, who retired in February 2017, saved $114,454 toward a pension over 31 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Jeanne Schatz, who retired in February 2017, saved $68,343 toward a pension over 12 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Maureen McNichols, who retired in February 2017, saved $51,047 toward a pension over 10 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Lawrence La Rue, who retired in February 2017, saved $14,161 toward a pension over 6 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Debra Olson, who retired in February 2017, saved $61,478 toward a pension over 19 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Laura Beckley, who retired in February 2017, saved $856 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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.

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

A lively campaign punctuated by strong competition has paid off for Randy Ramey, who won his party’s nomination for the position of Wayne Township supervisor in Feb. 28’s Republican primary and expressed gratitude via social media.

The unofficial results for the Winfield Township Republican primary have been released.

Aurora voters rejected a bid by state Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia (D-Aurora) to become mayor in the Feb. 28 primary. Chapa LaVia received 2,821 votes in the four-way race, which placed her third behind Alderman Richard Irvin and Aurora Assistant Chief of Staff Richard Guzman.

Aurora Civil Service Commission recommends police cadet to the next selection process step at its recent meeting.

Aurora Block Grant Working Committee discusses pedestrian safety improvements at yesterday's meeting.

Bensenville Elementary School District No. 2 approves energy contract at a recent meeting.

Jason Friedman, (350 N. Clark St., Chicago), donated $500 to Chicago's Citizens for Alderman Reilly on Jan. 22, 2016.

Aurora City Council votes on mayoral appointments to library board, African American Heritage Advisory Board at its meeting earlier this week.