Former state school employee Vivian Parry, who retired in March 2016, saved $174,788 toward a pension over 32 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Aliziris Bombino, who retired in March 2016, saved $47,212 toward a pension over 12 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Mary Anne Belter, who retired in March 2016, saved $62,677 toward a pension over 12 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Silvia Nevarez, who retired in March 2016, saved $62,851 toward a pension over 18 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Becky McFall, who retired in March 2016, saved $132,033 toward a pension over 23 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Susan Broughton, who retired in March 2016, saved $105,026 toward a pension over 23 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Kathy Bonie, who retired in March 2016, saved $30,148 toward a pension over 21 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Patricia McNerney, who retired in March 2016, saved $40,521 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Thomas Gray, who retired in March 2016, saved $222,064 toward a pension over 24 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Denise Burge, who retired in March 2016, saved $66,440 toward a pension over 14 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Susan Szybowicz, who retired in March 2016, saved $98,314 toward a pension over 26 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Cheryl Bradley, who retired in March 2016, saved $170,665 toward a pension over 36 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Steve Reick, Illinois House candidate for District 63, recently appeared on the Property Tax Show on AM-560, touching on the vision he has for Illinois and what he considers to be the most pressing issues facing the state.

The Woodstock Environmental Commission and Cultural and Social Awareness Commission will hold a joint meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday in City Hall to continue a discussion of a reusable bag initiative in the city.

The Woodstock Cultural and Social Awareness Commission will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday in City Hall to discuss the state's New Americans Initiative and other matters.

The Johnsburg Village Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to consider several proposed amendments regarding the the Remington Grove of Johnsburg subdivision. 

In McHenry County, 51.2 percent of Glacier Ridge Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

In McHenry County, 33.2 percent of Spring Grove Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

The McHenry County Mental Health Board recently met to discuss funding audits and other items.

Fox River Grove village trustees discussed the addition of a red light camera during its March 3 committee-of-the-whole session.