Number	16460
Subject	Housing
Source	News-Sun (Waukeegan, Ill.)
State	Illinois
Year	1997
Publication Date	March 13-14, 1997
Summary	The News-Sun investigated Illinois townships. Established in 1847, townships were "charged with three primary functions: assessment of property, maintenance of roads in unincorporated areas and provision of assistance to the poor." Critics claim modern-day townships are unnecessary while proponents says they maintain a government closest to the people.
Category	General
Pages	4
Keywords	Illinois;townships;roads;property;government
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