The bipartisan bullies of township government
Townships are the cockroaches of governance. They won’t die.
4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap
Causes, costs, how to set the state free
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Controversial hiring in McHenry County townships boost calls for consolidation
The appearance of patronage hires in some McHenry County townships highlights consolidation efforts at the state and local level.
House passes McHenry County consolidation bill
A bill that would give McHenry County voters a more powerful voice in township consolidation is one step closer to becoming law.
More than 100 township governments file in opposition to township consolidation bill
A House bill that would allow communities to consolidate local township governments has earned support from both parties – and the opposition of township officials.
McHenry County consolidation bill passes committee, advances to House floor
A House bill that would allow for the dissolution of township governments in McHenry County has passed committee and is set to receive a vote.
The ‘friendly’ tax hike taking shape in Springfield
Protecting taxpayers by ensuring they’re getting a state government they can afford? That’s friendly.
Does your lawmaker oppose a progressive income tax?
One progressive tax proposal filed in the Illinois House of Representatives would hike income taxes on Illinoisans earning as little as $17,300 a year.
Bill restricting government promotional spending advances in General Assembly
An investigation in December 2017 found that a convention for municipalities and public agencies ran taxpayers nearly $120,000 in exhibition and hospitality costs. A proposal making its way through the General Assembly would bar state funds from contributing to these excesses.
On the record: Resolution filed to oppose a progressive income tax in Illinois
A new resolution would put lawmakers on the record for supporting or opposing a tax structure that would likely lead to massive tax hikes on Illinois' middle class.
3 McHenry County townships now under investigation
The McHenry County state's attorney's office is investigating Nunda and Grafton townships for illegal misuse of taxpayer money, making them the second and third townships - after Algonquin Township - to be under investigation in McHenry County.
