Should some local governments be consolidated or eliminated?

For example, we've often pointed out the fact - DuPage Township provides duplicative services.  Why not save the taxpayers $2.1 million a year by eliminating the Township (with the exception of the Assessor's Office).

What do you think?

Shirley V shares her thoughts on the grand opening of the Fountaindale Public Library

Did Mayor Claar's Regime Fire the First Shot in Trying to Intimidate The Number Crunchers?

Please consider the 3 questions presented in the article.

1.  Do you consider the letter to be a form of intimidation?
2.  Can a governmental entity forbid taxpayers from using it's name, logo, pictures
     if it's for informational purposes only?
3.  Do you believe the Fountaindale Library really have a trademark?

Du Page Township Needs to Become More Transparent

How important is transparency in local government? 

Locals Join Protest of Bank of America

Did you know Bank of America paid no taxes in 2009 & 2010?  Are you outraged?

DuPage Township Annual Meeting - A Tale of 3 Worlds

Where do you stand in the debate?  Which of the 3 groups do you support?  The Seniors?  The Politician?  or The Taxpayer?  Share your comments.

Leech Alert! Oak Brook Voters Dump President

Oak Brook voters "say no" to government leech.

A Dose of Humor Videos

Check out the funny videos published on the site.  Post your comments.

Bolingbrook Election Results

Bolingbrook voters have their say.  The incumbent win overwhelmingly.  Any thoughts?

Village of Bolingbrook Budget Workshops

Will the Mayor and Board make the cuts necessary to achieve a real balanced budget?  How about a budget surplus?