Newmansville, Lake Fork and Lanesville employ the most government workers per capita among townships in Illinois, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 14 percent of the General Assembly Retirement System fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Park Districts of Emden, Chestnut-Beason and Atlanta Memorial top the list in Metro Springfield with the lowest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 65.4 percent of the Chatham Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 66.3 percent of the Chatham Fpd Firefighter's Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) wants to ensure that fresh produce is available statewide with Supplemental Nutrition Association Program (SNAP).

City of Atlanta, Village of Rochester and Village of Chatham employ the fewest government workers per capita in Metro Springfield, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

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Pension funds in Lincoln and Springfield would go bankrupt first without subsidies from taxpayers and members, according to an analysis of data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

Park Districts for Emden, Chestnut-Beason and Atlanta Memorial are among those in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

Illinois Republican Party Chairman and Cook County Commissioner Timothy O. Schneider (R-Bartlett) is president of an Elgin car wash that owes $21,448 in overdue property taxes from 2016, according to the Cook County Treasurer.

Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady of Bloomington told WBBM-AM on Sunday that he backs Gov. Bruce Rauner's budget plan that calls for shifting the burden of paying teachers' pension costs to local school districts.

Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder said he will seek a second term in 2019 during a live appearance on WMAY radio last week.

Village of Broadwell, Village of New Holland and Village of Berlin employ the most government workers per capita in Metro Springfield, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

A pension fund in Lincoln would go bankrupt first without subsidies from taxpayers and members, according to an analysis of data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

City of Atlanta, Village of Rochester and Village of Chatham are among the Illinois cities that employ the fewest government workers per capita, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

Edgar County Watchdogs looks into the history of Frank Vala and his role as Commissioner to the Springfield Airport Authority

Village of Broadwell, Village of New Holland and Village of Berlin are among the cities that employ the most government workers per capita in Illinois, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

Menard County spent $1,167 per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

The attorney representing Mount Pulaski City council abruptly leaves in the midst of allegations against the mayor, James Cole.