Residents of McHenry and Kane counties affected by the July flooding of the Fox River and its tributaries may have their properties reassessed, according to an announcement on Rep. Allen Skillicorn's (R-East Dundee) website.

Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) and Sen. Pamela Althoff (R-Crystal Lake) want to hear from residents and talk to them about the state budget and state government in general, according to a posting on Reick's website.

Ret. Col. Craig Wilcox says he knows all about the work required as a leader of people.

Gov. Bruce Rauner has called on federal assistance to help citizens and agencies in Lake, McHenry, Kane and Cook counties affected by July flooding, according to a press release.