Former state school employee Ellyce Olson, who retired in February 2017, saved $11,959 toward a pension over 2 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Christine Lagesse, who retired in February 2017, saved $12,288 toward a pension over 8 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee James Harter, who retired in February 2017, saved $121,895 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Sharon Adams, who retired in February 2017, saved $15,641 toward a pension over 9 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Michele Gervase Franson, who retired in February 2017, saved $41,033 toward a pension over 16 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Betty Jorgensen, who retired in February 2017, saved $115,059 toward a pension over 25 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Debbie Krueger, who retired in February 2017, saved $18,407 toward a pension over 8 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Deborah Mauzer, who retired in February 2017, saved $9,116 toward a pension over 7 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Valerie Smith, who retired in February 2017, saved $35,056 toward a pension over 5 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Sarah Eisenberg, who retired in February 2017, saved $19,351 toward a pension over 10 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Lisa Lindel, who retired in February 2017, saved $16,460 toward a pension over 10 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State 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.

Highland Park Housing Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1.

Algonquin-Lake In The Hills Fire Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 2.

Barrington Architectural Review Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 1.

Howard Simpson, (271-0 Market Square, Lake Forest), donated $5,000 to Vernon Hills's Citizens to Elect Aaron Lawlor on Nov. 3, 2016.

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

Mettawa Board of Trustees discusses maintenance and capital improvement items for 2017-18 budget at its meeting last week.

William D. Smithburg, (676 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago), donated $1,000 to Barrington's David McSweeney for State Representative on Nov. 5, 2016.