Illinois townships could be dissolved with proposed legislation: What impact would it have?
Numerous bills have been introduced in the Illinois legislature that would dissolve townships with varying populations, including 50,000, 5,000 and 500 people.
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The Chicago metro area and Cook County are growing again
After several years of decline, the population is increasing, helped by immigration, while outbound migration slows.
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Jackson County marks 100 years since Tri-State Tornado
A century after the Tri-State Tornado tore through Jackson County, community members and historians gathered to reflect on ...
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New executive director named for 911 center
Brandon McClintock has been named executive director of the Jasper County 911 dispatch center by the Jasper County Emergency Services board of directors.
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911 Dispatch center board announces new executive director
Brandon McClintock has been named executive director of the Jasper County 911 Dispatch Center by the Jasper County Emergency Services board of directors.