State Rep. Andrew S. Chesney (R-89) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-90) May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

State Rep. Maurice A. West II (D-67) on May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

State Rep. John M. Cabello (R-68) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-69) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-70) on May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

Winnebago County State’s Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross announces that a Grand Jury has returned an indictment against a Rockford man who sexually assaulted a child.

Winnebago County State’s Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross announces that a Grand Jury has returned an indictment against a Rockton man who sexually assaulted a child.

Illinois state Sen. Brian W. Stewart (R-45) on May 31 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Illinois state Sen. Steve Stadelman (D-34) on April 11 voted for a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-35) on May 31 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Kathy Hansen, a political activist from the Rockford area, cannot fathom how lawmakers in Springfield can begin to justify giving themselves a pay increase as part of a new state budget that raises taxes and adds to Illinois' already seemingly insurmountable debt.

Republican state Rep. Andrew Chesney (Freeport) says he stands firmly opposed to the smoke-and-mirrors tactics he witnessed during his first spring session in Springfield.

Flag Day Retirement and Promotion to be held in Winnebago County

The DeKalb Fire Department made a lasting impression on state Rep. Jeff Keicher (Sycamore) during the Republican lawmaker’s recent visit to the station.

Illinois state Rep. Andrew S. Chesney (R-89) on May 28 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Illinois state Rep. Tom Demmer (R-90) on May 28 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Illinois state Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-69) on May 28 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Illinois state Rep. John M. Cabello (R-68) on May 28 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Illinois state Rep. Maurice A. West II (D-67) on [May 28 voted for a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.