Mike Amrozowicz, the Republican candidate for the District 31 State Senate seat held by Democrat Melinda Bush, is not surprised at the lingering budget impasse and believes the public bickering among Democrats -- some of whom voted against or declined to vote for House Speaker Mike Madigan’s recently proposed budget -- is just an act to garner political points.
State Sen. Dan McConchie, the Republican appointed to fill the 26th District seat after Dan Duffy stepped down, had his first Illinois politics eyes-wide-open moment soon after he took office in April.
The Deerfield Village Board will consider approving an agreement between the village and Metra concerning proposed Deerfield train-station renovations, at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
At a recent special meeting, the Grayslake Community Park District Board held a public budget and appropriations hearing to answer questions from residents concerning the proposed budget.
A 36-hole tournament slated for July 30-31 in Lake Bluff — the Lake County Amateur Championship — invites participants to apply for its 45th annual challenge by July 25 to qualify as one of 120 selected players.
Former state school employee Colette Ford, who retired in June 2016, saved $239,775 toward a pension over 20 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Peggy Kiriazis, who retired in June 2016, saved $161,256 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Sandra Ogren, who retired in June 2016, saved $186,023 toward a pension over 39 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Pamela Reising Rechner, who retired in June 2016, saved $158,057 toward a pension over 28 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Carol Gallagher, who retired in June 2016, saved $56,459 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Gretchen Socha, who retired in June 2016, saved $137,032 toward a pension over 29 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Rhoda Drije, who retired in June 2016, saved $196,075 toward a pension over 38 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Anna Rodewald, who retired in June 2016, saved $38,047 toward a pension over 10 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Susan Barkhausen, who retired in June 2016, saved $164,581 toward a pension over 33 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Joan Horner, who retired in June 2016, saved $71,751 toward a pension over 17 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Linda Furlett, who retired in June 2016, saved $82,578 toward a pension over 18 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Polly Rosenberg, who retired in June 2016, saved $80,979 toward a pension over 18 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Dianne Rivelli, who retired in June 2016, saved $172,884 toward a pension over 33 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.