"Can you hear me now?" will no longer be the question in the Prairie State. Gov. Bruce Rauner was loud and clear Thursday when announcing the Small Wireless Facilities Development Act, which he signed with Republican lawmakers at this side.

Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) discussed a possible pension reform package at length during a House Personnel & Pensions Committee hearing Tuesday, saying the good idea might feasible as long as it remains fair.

Crossroad Care Center, a 115-bed skilled care facility in Woodstock, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Valley Hi Nursing Home, a 128-bed skilled care facility in Woodstock, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2017.

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) has joined the growing ranks of those publicly advocating for the legalization of industrial hemp in Illinois.

Illinois state government lowered its fees for forming and maintaining Limited Liability Companies (LLCs). Setting up an LLC now costs $150, down from $500. And maintaining one costs $75, down from $250 per year.

Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) commends a new wireless act and condemns an amended collective bargaining bill.

The Lake County Journal recently chose State Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) as one of seven Women of Distinction that were honored at an awards ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 17, according to a press release on Wheeler’s website.

Small-business owners looking for a boost are invited to a three-day series being presented by McHenry County College's Shah Center for Corporate Training and the Illinois Small Business Development Center, according to a press release.

A Realtor known for her creative thinking will address the Women Empowering Women monthly meeting on Nov. 7, according to a press release.

Sen. Pam Althoff (R-McHenry) praised the EDGE program, recently overhauled through legislation signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner, as a key to keeping Illinois businesses in the state, according to a press release.

High school students in the McHenry area are invited to a free Manufacturing, Trades & Industry Career Expo hosted by Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at McHenry High School East Campus, according to an event flier.

Military servicemen and women now have greater freedom to cancel and suspend contractual services if called to relocate thanks to legislation from Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) that Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed into law, according to a press release.

McHenry County welcomed three new businesses and cheered one returning shop recently, according to the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce's newsletter.

Cook County could lose $87 million in federal funding because of its attempt to increase revenue through the recently imposed 1-cent-per-ounce beverage tax, Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) posted recently on his www.steve463.com website.

Lake in the Hills residents are being invited to safely and smartly destroy sensitive documents at a free paper shredding event hosted by Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 12, according to Skillicorn's website.

The Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce is inviting area businesswomen to come to this month’s Women Empowering Women meeting, which will focus on “Work-Life Balance in an Unbalanced World,” according to the chamber’s website.

Kellyann Harmon is focused.

Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is warning the East Dundee Village Board that he will work toward throwing out home rule if another sales tax is imposed on residents for trash collection.

The biggest music of the 70s and 80s will return to Crystal Lake when LAVA Rock appears at the Raue Center for the Arts for the “Legends of Rock” show at 7:30 p.m. on Aug 10, according to a press release.