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.

Peru Public Services Committee votes on tractor mower purchase at a recent meeting.

LaSalle County Circuit Clerk, Judiciary & Detention Home Committee receives monthly reports at a recent meeting.

Bureau County Insurance Committee reviews handbook changes and updates at its meeting last week.

The Village of Grand Ridge had the 247th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of June 2016 -- up 28 spots from its May ranking.

Seneca Village Council recently conducted a budget workshop meeting.

The Village of Ransom had the 798th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of June 2016 -- down 29 spots from its May ranking.

A new cancer support group will meet at Illinois Valley Community Hospital (IVHC) at 6 p.m. on April 10.

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.

The LaSalle County Health Department (LCDH) has a prescription for everyone this week: Come take part in National Public Health Week.

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.

Peru Finance and Safety Services Committee reviews IMRF resolution requirement for elected officials at its meeting last week.

Ottawa City Council authorizes sale of city property, approves several resolutions at a recent meeting.

LaSalle County Public Safety I Committee reviews 2016-17 Sheriff budget at a recent meeting.

The Village of Brookfield had the 423rd highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of June 2016 -- down 44 spots from its May ranking.

Seneca Village Council appoints member to the Park Board at a recent meeting.

The City of Marseilles had the 311th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of April 2016 -- down 50 spots from its March ranking.

The election results are in, with changes in leadership in Granville and Peru townships, while Bruce Township voters stayed with their tried and true incumbent.

LaSalle County Information Technology & Central Services Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Friday, April 7.