DuPage Co. (ECWd) – In the November issue of “COD This Week“, written by the President of the College of DuPage, Robert Breuder, it raised some serious questions and concerns. Specifically, in […]
COD President Breuder without contract?
OPPL’s Bittman SLAPPs at Fox, DuJan, and others in civil suit –
ORLAND PARK, IL. (ECWd) – Orland Park Public Library’s marketing and public relations director, Bridget Bittman, has filed a civil suit in U.S. District Court in Chicago claiming “defamation per se, false […]
Update on the Six Arcola Township FOIA lawsuits…
ARCOLA, IL. (ECWd) – Since December is almost upon us, and the Hearing/Trial date is on December 16, 2014 for case numbers: 2013-MR-53, and 2014-MR-16, 17, and 20, I thought I would […]
Update: Naperville City Council qualification question –
NAPERVILLE, IL. (ECWd) – Last Friday, November 21, 2014, Naperville uploaded a document (here) in response to my allegation that two of their councilmen were no longer qualified to remain in office […]
Sigel Township road commissioner facing multiple felony charges –
Shelby Co. (ECWd) – Sigel Township Road Commissioner is facing multiple felony charges, ranging from multiple felony theft charges, to Official Misconduct. (Click here for list of charges) We are still gathering […]
Correcting the Myth of Mandatory 6% Pay Raises (Crestwood School)…
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) – It was erroneously reported in the November 26, 2014 issue of a local paper that: “State law requires that retiring teachers and administrators be given six percent pay […]
Thank You to our readers and supporters…
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) – We would like to take this time to give our readers a big Thank You for your support and for taking the time to read our articles. We […]
Watchdogs capture over $150K for Edgar County –
EDGAR CO. (ECWd)– It has been over 17 months since we first raised concern with the actions taken under the leadership, if you can call it that, of former County Board Chairman […]
Breuder – Bed Bath & Beyond…way beyond…
DuPage Co. (ECWd) – If we have said it once we, have said it a thousand times, you cant make this stuff up! For months we have heard fabricated excuses for College […]
COD Trustee McGuire goes on a 20 minute tirade –
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE (ECWd) – Edited to include link to press release… . . During the November 20, 2014 College of DuPage Board of Trustees meeting, Trustee McGuire took the time to […]
COD Curriculum – Breuder 101- Extra Credit
DuPage Co. (ECWd) – For those that enrolled in the free online course “A lesson in ethical conduct” we thought some might need some extra credit options since the understanding of ethical […]
Mayor Sanders’ Spineless Christmas Letter –
MARSHALL, IL. (ECWd) – Well, it’s that time of year again…the time of year where elected officials refuse to take responsibility for their actions, and blame those paying attention. It is common […]
COD Curriculum – Breuder 101- A lesson in ethical conduct –
DuPage Co. – (ECWd)– When people read they learn. It is commonly refereed to as an education. Today is our first lesson called Breuder 101 – A lesson in ethical conduct. It […]
Naperville’s McElroy and Wentz admit to being in arrears of a debt due the municipality –
DuPage Co. (Naperville) -(ECWd) One of the fundamental requirements to continue to serve as an elected official (or appointed to an elected position) in an Illinois Municipality is to remain qualified for […]
Watchdogs: 2 Naperville councilmen late paying bills, so can’t serve …
NAPERVILLE. IL. (ECWd) – From the Daily-Herald: The authors of a government watchdog website called Illinois Leaks are challenging the eligibility of two Naperville City Council members to serve on the council […]
Update: People v. Bev Church – Quo Warranto Continues –
MARSHALL, IL. (ECWd) – The quo warranto case of “People of the State of Illinois vs. Beverly Church“, challenging her right to serve as Alderman of the City of Marshall was heard […]
This little piggy went to the Waterleaf!
DuPage Co. (ECWd) – All on your dime! By all indications College of DuPage president Robert Breuder is in violation of his employment contract, and could possibly be terminated “For Cause”. Not […]
Corruption Defined – Edgar County –
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) – With the recent claim by Tay Smith with the Prairie Press stating: “Thus far, I haven’t seen any evidence of corruption in Edgar County today”, we have been […]
Update on Edgar County Airport’s most recent plane crash –
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) – More information has surfaced that seems to prove more lies were told by Mr. Jerry Griffin as to the timing of the most recent plane crash at the […]
Removing a Monument of Pain and Perversion –
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) – We recently reported the RIDES Mass Transit District had purchased the former Ford dealership building in Paris, Illinois to use as its Edgar County office and maintenance shop […]
Orland Park Library, Kiddie-Porn & Retaliation Against Whistleblowers –
ORLAND PARK – From “Rebel Pundit“: A suburban Chicago mother and political writer faced retaliation when she discovered the cover-up of sex crimes at her local public library. On October 3, 2013, […]
Undisclosed Reporter Conflicts: Shiloh School District –
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) – When writing about a particular subject, a journalist should disclose conflicts. This means that when one writes about something, and about a public body in particular, they should […]
Shoddy reporting, half-facts, untruths…oh this is fun! –
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) – Wordsmith – A person skilled in using words. Journalism – The activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information. Watchdog journalism – informs the public about […]
Cary Hagen – “Merry Christmas”!
Iroquois Co. (ECWd) – Many times I have stated, “you cant make this stuff up”, and once again those words ring so true. With numerous news agencies finally covering the criminal acts […]
Another Airplane Crash at Edgar County Airport ? –
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) – We have received information from multiple credible sources that state there was an airplane crash at the Edgar County Airport sometime during the late June to early July […]
Wheatley’s Sexual Abuse Conviction and the Shiloh School Board –
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) – “To sin by silence when we should protest makes cowards out of men.” — Ella Wheeler Wilcox When we first reported on Dr. John Wheatley (here) and the […]
Iroquois County reveals forensic audit results –
Ford-Iroquois Co. (ECWd) – Once again our work has been independently validated! The disbanded Ford-Iroquois County Public Health Department was a cesspool of corruption, and Iroquois County State’s Attorney, Jim Devine, has […]
School Board member and Township Supervisor Arrested –
PAXTON, IL. (ECWd) – From the Paxton-Record: Mon, 11/10/2014 – 11:04am | Will Brumleve PBL, township official arrested for two felonies PAXTON — A longtime Paxton-Buckley-Loda school board member and Button Township […]
College of Dupage President’s Truth Rating hits Rock Bottom –
College of DuPage – (ECWd) – No, you cant make this stuff up! With another review of the words spewed from Dr. Breuder, College of DuPage President, it is pretty clear his […]
Lariat Advance!
Lariat Advance: That is a term not too many young folks will know now-days. I learned that word on my first three year tour in West Germany in the mid 1980s. I […]
