The McDonough County Board met Feb. 15 to report county investments.

The village of Godfrey Board of Trustees met March 21 to establish requirements for travel expenses.

The McDonough County Road & Bridge Committee met Feb. 2 to survey a preliminary intersection design.

The village of Godfrey Park Board Committee met Feb. 10 to present the budget.

The McDonough County ELMS & Building & Grounds Committee met  Feb. 14 to provide renovation updates.

The Jerseyville City Council met Tuesday to approve resignations.

The McDonough County Human Resources and Planning Committee met Feb. 9 to plan animal control initiatives.

The McDonough County ESDA and Claims Committee met Feb. 14 to address siren issues.

The Jacksonville City Council met March 14 to authorize payment for a safe ride program.

The Auburn City Council met March 6 to amend utility charges.

The Jacksonville City Council met Feb. 27 to approve bell tower area improvements.

The Jacksonville City Council met Monday to accept squad car bids.

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.

If you’ve pored over Peter Pan plenty of times or Cassandra Clare just doesn’t cut it anymore, you can drop them off at any of several locations to support Western Illinois University’s Phi Kappa Phi book fair, which is ongoing though April 17.

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.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.