An investigation into the office of a former township official concluded with no criminal charges. But the probe did find evidence that calls into question the merits of township governance.

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.

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