Decatur City’s city manager is on his way to take the same post in Bloomington, and with it a raise that will push his income above 49 of the nation’s 50 governors.

The Government Severance Pay Act would spare taxpayers the burden of providing excessive severance payouts to outgoing public officials.

The Government Severance Pay Act would restrict outgoing officials from exiting office with excessive severance pay.

The Government Severance Pay Act would restrict outgoing officials from exiting office with excessive severance pay.

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

Despite living in one of the most overtaxed counties in the country, the Des Plaines City Council approved an $11,255 salary increase for its city manager, raising the cost of government even more for taxpayers.

Local leaders are putting taxpayers on the hook for a development gamble.