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Taxpayer-subsidized manufacturer shutters Illinois plant

Taxpayer-subsidized manufacturer shutters Illinois plant

Despite years of taxpayer subsidies, rail car manufacturer Nippon Sharyo has closed its Rochelle plant – pointing to a reality some politicians don’t want to face.

Springfield taxpayers could see savings through township consolidation

Springfield taxpayers could see savings through township consolidation

A ballot question asking voters whether to eliminate Capital Township could bring savings to Springfield taxpayers – but that would just be one of many steps worth taking to lower Springfield’s high property taxes.