Category Archives: Townships

A Step Toward Streamlining Government in Cook County

Illinois just took one small step toward streamlining government sprawl. Under the new law signed by Gov. Pat Quinn on Friday, residents in individual townships in Cook County can now vote on whether to eliminate the office of highway commissioner … Continue reading

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BGA Policy Guru Emily Miller Talks FOIA Protection and Township Reform on Outside the Loop

The Better Government Association’s policy guru, Emily Miller, talked with Outside the Loop’s Mike Stephen about BGA’s top legislative priorities for the current session—protecting the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, and reforming township government. >> TO LISTEN CLICK HERE

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Township Reform Pops Up on Illinois Lawmakers’ Radar

Townships are feeling the heat. Increasingly, these often-obscure units of local government—which were spawned in Illinois during the 19th century—are coming under fire from critics and lawmakers who dispute the need for having 1,435 taxpayer-supported townships in 85 of 102 … Continue reading

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