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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 Waterman paid in $17K to pension fund, could collect $327K in retirement

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 Sygielski paid in $39K to pension fund, could collect $1.58M in retirement

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 Saddoris paid in $114K to pension fund, could collect $2.79M in retirement

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 Schatz paid in $68K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $899K in retirement

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 McNichols paid in $51K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $812K in retirement

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 La Rue paid in $14K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $356K in retirement

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 Olson paid in $61K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.64M in retirement

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 Beckley paid in $856 to pension fund, could collect $46K in retirement

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 faces continued economic downturn, think tank reports

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

Rauner offers proposals to end state's long-running budget impasse

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 1, 2017

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.

Illinois population dropping sharply

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

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

Ramey gains supervisor slot in Wayne Township primary

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 1, 2017

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.

Winfield Township primary results tallied

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 1, 2017

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

Chapa LaVia falls short in Aurora mayoral race

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 1, 2017

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

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Mar 2, 2017

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

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Mar 2, 2017

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

Bensenville Elementary School District No. 2 approves energy contract

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 2, 2017

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

Jason Friedman donates $500 to Citizens for Alderman Reilly

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 2, 2017

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