The City of Bloomington had the 602th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of March 2016 -- up 30 spots from its February ranking.
The City of Lexington had the 473th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of March 2016 -- up 75 spots from its February ranking.
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 lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.
Former state university employee Lisa Bova, who retired in February 2017, saved $2,318 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Former state university employee Christopher Hoover, who retired in February 2017, saved $58,924 toward a pension over 21 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Marla Cerven, who retired in February 2017, saved $5,716 toward a pension over 5 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state university employee Laura Diekhoff, who retired in February 2017, saved $104,351 toward a pension over 15 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.