An analysis of the most recent voter registration data shows women vote more than men at Warren Township Precinct 299, Fremont Township Precinct 108 and West Deerfield Township Precinct 401 in Illinois.

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of April 29.

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Lake County during the week of April 22.

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Lake County during the week of April 15.

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Lake County during the week of April 29.

Democratic state Rep. Sam Yingling (Grayslake) is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that his voice is heard in opposition to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed “fair tax.”

Democratic state Rep. Jonathan Carroll (Northbrook) does not appear to be sold on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “fair tax” proposal.

Edward Polen donated $1,000 to Republican Michael G. Nerheim's election campaign committee, Citizens for Mike Nerheim, on May 11, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Nancy Taylor donated $1,000 to Republican Michael G. Nerheim's election campaign committee, Citizens for Mike Nerheim, on May 11, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Illinois House Representative Sam Yingling (D-Grayslake) penned a letter that was published in the Chicago Tribune earlier this week, asking the Illinois House to “take more time to fully deliberate the issues concerning the proposes ‘Fair Tax.’”

Illinois State Representative Jonathan Carroll (D-Northbrook) responded to the idea that he is against the state’s “Fair Tax” proposal, stating Thursday that he instead wishes that legislators take their time and "do this right."

Republican state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (East Dundee) is speaking out against legislation now being proposed that would drastically raise everything from the state’s gas tax to the fee charged for driver’s licenses.

Luke Vander Bleek donated $1,000 to Republican Dan McConchie's election campaign committee, Elect Dan McConchie, on May 9, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Michael Houlihan donated $1,000 to Democrat Bob Morgan's election campaign committee, Friends of Bob Morgan, on May 6, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Nearly three weeks after casting her vote in favor of a House bill that would make non-citizens eligible for state tuition assistance, newly elected state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville) has yet to return repeated calls seeking comment by the Lake County Gazette.

Illinois State Police Trooper Christopher Lambert was assisting in a traffic accident on the Tri-State Tollway in January when he was struck by a speeding motorist and killed. A five-year member of the State Police, Trooper Lambert was traveling home to Highland Park when the crash occurred.

To address the shortage of foster families in Lake County and provide local families with free information and resources on foster care and adoption, state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, is co-hosting the Let It Be Us Adoption and Foster Care Information Fair on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Libertyville Civic Center, located at 135 W. Church St. in Libertyville.

State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is inviting residents to enjoy a cup of coffee while discussing state and local issues at his “Donuts with Dan” events in Lincolnshire and Buffalo Grove throughout the month of May.

Nearly a dozen community members convened with state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, at her constituent services office on Monday for the first official meeting of Mason’s Senior Advisory Council.

In his fight to end anti-Semitism, hate speech and all other forms of religious hate crimes, state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, supported a measure that establishes penalties for people who commit crimes against people of faith.