The Illinois Policy Institute is proposing a budget conservative group leaders contend would put an end to the state’s nearly two-year impasse, closing a $7.1 billion deficit without adding any new taxes.

The Buffalo Grove Park District will hold a dodgeball tournament on Sunday, Feb. 12, at Cooper Middle School, according to bgparks.org.

Barrington Board of Trustees authorizes hiring for seasonal positions at its recent meeting.

Buffalo Grove Village Board considers regulations for massage establishments at a recent meeting.

Lake County Ad Hoc Advisory Chairman's Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3.

Patricia and John Ciko, (9108 Alamonte, Spring Grove), donated $3,200 to Lindenhurst's Citizens for Nick Ciko on Nov. 7, 2016.

Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission reviews variance for property along Brandywine Lane at yesterday's meeting.

John and Tracy Malkovich, (1808 Woodfield Drive, Savoy), donated $200 to Benton's Committee to Elect Evan Owens on Jan. 15, 2016.

Property owners in Illinois are the hardest hit in the nation when it comes to taxes. And the property tax burden coupled with falling home values is crippling homeowners and leading many Illinois families to deduce that buying a home in Illinois just isn’t worth it.

Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL), who chairs the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, recently released a statement applauding the American Made Coalition's support for the GOP plan to tax imported goods and exempt exports.

Several Illinois legislators have responded to the House’s latest capitulation to longtime Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), decrying the body’s utter lack of independence or apparent motivation to value representation of home jurisdictions over the speaker’s sway.

Following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recent State of the State address in Springfield, major news organizations observed the highlights and takeaways as he reiterated remarks on continuing budget gridlock while simultaneously calling for compromise and reform.

A potential solution in Illinois’ long-running and often contentious budget impasse may finally be in sight.

State Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a motion yesterday asking the court to dissolve the preliminary injunction that ordered state worker paychecks to continue while the Illinois budget was at an impasse.

Chosen for her extensive business, government and human services experience, former Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger was named deputy governor today by Gov. Bruce Rauner in order to support conquering the state’s financial ordeals.

Lincolnshire Village Board notes its recognition for its 2016 National Night Out celebration during a recent meeting.

Highwood Committee of the Whole discusses proposed 2018 budget at its recent meeting.

Gurnee Village Board authorizes engineering services agreement for Knowles Road water tower at a recent meeting.

John Travers, (541 Turicum Road, Lake Forest), donated $250 to Lake Forest's Lake Forest Caucus on Jan. 20, 2016.

Lake County Ethics and Oversight Committee reviews amendments to ethics ordinance at its meeting last week.