The Ogle County Board unanimously approved two change orders May 19 for an ongoing Memorial Plaza project on the south side of the historic Ogle County Courthouse property.

The Kankakee County Board approved salaries for clerk, treasure, sheriff and board chairman, but not all accepted the pay increase.

Future members of Sycamore City Council are getting a raise, after the City Council approved a 10% pay increase in a split vote Monday.

The pay raise plan that gives Illinois lawmakers an 18% annual salary hike started in the governor's office. But Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he didn't suggest increases for lawmakers.

Ogle County board OKs pay increases for members that start in December 2022