Hancock Co. (ECWd) - Just about the time you think you have seen it all, up jumps the devil one more time! Hancock County Board Vice-Chairman lied to the State's Attorney regarding construction costs. I say lied because once you read the document sent to...
Clark Co. (ECWd) - In several recent Freedom of Information Act requests for public records, it became clear to us that the Clark County Park District Director, Charity Murphy, was not completely familiar with the FOIA Act. In one request she insisted on redacting things that were...
Champaign, IL. (ECWd) - While looking the the University of Illinois' website to determine when and where their meetings were being held, I came across their public speaking policy...
Illinois (ECWd) - While researching contract issues with numerous public bodies there appears to be a pattern established. A pattern that points to total disregard for procurement laws as well as spending taxpayer funds on things that are not part of their statutory duties. The first concern...
DuPage County, IL. (ECWd) - James P. Rome, LTD A Professional Legal Corporation 517 Lavergne Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (847) 917-3540 FOR RELEASE: Immediate DATE: 5/5/2015 VENDOR CHARGES DUPAGE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION'S PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR E-POLL BOOK SOFTWARE & SERVICE NOT TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE VOTEC Corporation of San Diego Asserts DuPage's Purchase of Electronic Poll Book Software & Service had Flawed Protest Procedures - Thwarted by...
DuPage Co. (ECWd) - "Waterleaf Employment Referral Program" "Expires 09/04/2015" "Due to the success and popularity of Waterleaf restaurant, General Manager Jean Pierre Leroux is searching to fill positions at the College’s fine-dining establishment. Jean Pierre – in conjunction with Human Resources – has developed an Employee Referral...
Orland Park, IL. (ECWd) - Bridget Bittman's attorney finally finished filing all documents as ordered by the Judge. This batch was an Opposition to a Motion to Dismiss, and Opposition to Partial Motion to Dismiss. These filings can be read or downloaded below: [gview file="https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/5-4-2014-A.pdf" save="1"] . [gview file="https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/5-4-2015-B.pdf" save="1"] ...
DuPage Co. (ECWd) - As it relates to the College of DuPage Foundation; "WHEREAS, the Foundation was established as a separate, not-for-profit corporate entity and exists for the principal purpose of advancing and furthering the aims and purposes of the College and is a private corporation organized...
ORLAND PARK, IL. (ECWd) - Last week, after numerous motions to extend the time to respond, Bridget Bittman's attorney filed several Motions in response to various Motions to Dismiss. Also filed was a Motion to allow excessive pages (over the court's maximum) and an extension to file...
DuPage Co. (ECWd) - What may become the meeting of all meetings to remember years from now began with former Chairman Erin Birt claiming she had an illness that prevented her from speaking. It did not take long for that claim to be proven false as...
