Dear Chairman, I can see first-hand that any citizen in the county who would dare, at this critical economic juncture, to question 13 raises given that could cost us collectively (adding pension considerations) up to $20,000,000 in salary...

My name is Jim MacRunnels, and the Kane County portion of my tax bill has increased by over 6 percent.

KANE COUNTY—A Kane County judge dismissed a lawsuit against Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay brought by Elburn resident James MacRunnels. The lawsuit claimed that McConnaughay violated county ordinances when she gave out 14 raises to employees.

KANE COUNTY—An Elburn resident filed an injunction against Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay regarding pay raises given out to county officials. James MacRunnels, an Elburn businessman and Kane County Board chairman candidate in 2008, filed the injunction...

The following students received degrees from Bradley University during commencement ceremonies on May 16.