Peru City Council votes to put township consolidation question on November ballot

07/27/2016

Taxpayers in Peru, Ill. will have the option this November to dissolve their township, which could eliminate waste and ease their tax burden.

TAGS: local government consolidation, property taxes

Belleville votes to dissolve township, save taxpayers $260,000 per year starting May 2017

06/03/2016

Belleville City Council’s decision to dissolve its township is a great move for taxpayers. Thousands of municipalities could make the same move, too, and eliminate waste.

TAGS: local government, local government consolidation

Rauner allows Illinois township to eliminate itself

By Hilary Gowins

08/31/2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s signature authorizing Belleville Township to dissolve highlights a flawed process that prevents consolidation in a state that desperately needs it.

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Peru City Council votes to put township consolidation question on November ballot

Belleville votes to dissolve township, save taxpayers $260,000 per year starting May 2017

Rauner allows Illinois township to eliminate itself

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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