Two McHenry County highway commissioners hired each other’s sons to township government positions in 2017. Despite concerns of nepotism, these practices are not uncommon in township government.

Townships are the cockroaches of governance. They won’t die.

A bill that would give McHenry County voters a more powerful voice in township consolidation is one step closer to becoming law.

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.

Bob is not a typical politician. He is not a lobbyist. He is a barber. But he’s making real change in the community he loves.