Taxpayers across Illinois are saddled with a major tax burden, a recent report from the Illinois Policy Institute concluded.

Several Republican representatives will announce their support for a comprehensive pension reform bill that is meant to improve the pension problems in the state, including the pension crisis in Chicago, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said on Friday.

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.

Cary Village Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4.

Cary Committee of the Whole will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 4.

Crystal Lake City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4.

Woodstock City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4.

McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5.

The Village of Richmond had the 13th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of May 2016 -- down 1 spot from its April ranking.

The City of Grafton had the 30th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of May 2016 -- up 9 spots from its April ranking.

Lawmakers in Springfield hammering out the so-called Grand Bargain need to restore the faith of business in Illinois, a former state senator turned technology and manufacturing advocate said during a recent Chicago-based radio talk show appearance.

GOP candidates do well in Algonquin races, Nunda split but still a success.

Woodstock Cultural and Social Awareness Commission and Environmental Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6.

Fox River Grove Committee of the Whole will meet Thursday, April 6.

McHenry County Staff Plat Review Committee considers renewal of a conditional use permit for a golf course at this morning's meeting.

Fox River Grove Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6.

The Village of Richmond had the 12th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of April 2016 -- up 3 spots from its March ranking.

The Village of Spring Grove had the 642nd highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of June 2016 -- up 69 spots from its May ranking.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.