Many school district employees’ earnings are more than double that of the typical Belleville household.

Taxpayers in the city of Alton, which has identical borders to that of Alton Township, could see savings through consolidation.

The appearance of patronage hires in some McHenry County townships highlights consolidation efforts at the state and local level.

The average property tax bill for a Kendall County homeowner in 2017 totaled nearly $6,500.

A House bill that would allow communities to consolidate local township governments has earned support from both parties – and the opposition of township officials.