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Townships Keep Close To People In Illinois System
Officials say townships are the closest layer of government to residents and provide quick response. The 1849 form of government, now 1,432 townships in 85 counties, funds roads and bridges, general assistance, and tax assessments while maintaining 70 miles of Murphysboro roads and overseeing 31,000 parcels statewide.
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Illinois
Robert Fenwick
Murphysboro
Jackson County
City of
John A. Logan
Kinkaid Creek Conservancy District
Fenwick
Carbondale
Better Government Association
Jackson
Chicago
Illinois Comptroller