Editorial: Legislators take another whack at downsizing government in Illinois – Champaign News-Gazette

"Champaign County has 30 townships alone. Relics of the farm-dominated economy that existed well over 100 years ago, they remain in place because of inertia and the successful lobbying efforts of township officials who want to keep their jobs."
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David F
1 year ago

They need to look to consolidate (FORCE) schools there’s just way to many 1 or 2 school districts next to each other.
Consolidate or lose 25% of budget!

Bob Anderson
1 year ago

Illinois’ 1,430 township governments are a***Political-Tar-Pits of Corruption, Cronyism, Nepotism, Patronage and Waste***Support for townships comes from the***”What’s-In-For-Me People” Township Officials of Illinois, TOI.

Leaving Soon, just not soon enough
1 year ago

Funny Story. I be government continues to grow and grow.

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