September 2015

11 Sep DuPage State's Atty will not prosecute COD Open Meetings violation –

Posted at 16:13h in Attorney General, College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature, IL State Reps by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 3 Comments

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DuPage Co., IL. (ECWd) - The DuPage County State's Attorney, Bob Berlin, has stated that his office will not prosecute the College of DuPage Open Meetings Act violation from four years ago in which the Illinois Attorney General determined a violation occurred, and made that determination...

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10 Sep Lerna residents – Question answered, thanks –

Posted at 07:00h in Coles County, feature, Lerna by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 17 Comments

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Lerna, IL. (ECWd) - UPDATE: We received a phone call from the person in the photo who claims to have not meant it as a threat, but more as a safety thing while we were down around E. St. Louis. He sounded sincere, so I consider...

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09 Sep Sam Roberts, School District 95, leaves offensive voicemail to mother of three students –

Posted at 20:08h in District 95, Edgar County, feature, School Boards by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 23 Comments

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Paris, IL., (ECWd) - Sam Roberts, Maintenance and Technology Director of Paris School District 95, decided to leave an offensive voicemail to a mother of three students, and a volunteer at the school...

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09 Sep Sun Elite Gymnastics Owner, Zach Lawson's Mugshot, Intake Record –

Posted at 13:37h in Coles County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Charleston, IL. (ECWd) - The alleged offense is [720 ILCS 5/26-4(a)] "Unauthorized Video Recording and Live Video Transmission" of the Illinois Criminal Code, which states: (720 ILCS 5/26-4) (from Ch. 38, par. 26-4)     Sec. 26-4. Unauthorized video recording and live video transmission.     (a) It is...

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09 Sep College of DuPage – Glaser and Sapyta Terminated Today –

Posted at 11:50h in feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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College of DuPage (ECWd) - According to the College of DuPage, it has "concluded its employment relationships with Thomas J. Glaser, formerly Senior Vice President Administration and Treasurer, and Lynn M. Sapyta, formerly Assistant Vice President Financial Affairs and Controller...

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09 Sep Edgar Co. Board appoints Lorenzen, Voigt named Chairman (video) –

Posted at 11:07h in Edgar County, Edgar County Board, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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Edgar Co., IL. (ECWd) - The Edgar County Board voted to appoint Derrick Lorenzen to fill the vacant county board seat after the resignation of Ben Jenness. The board also voted to elect Jeff Voigt as the County Board Chairman. In other actions, the board lowered the speed...

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08 Sep Charleston Gym Owner Charged With Unlawful Videotaping –

Posted at 22:44h in Coles County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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Charleston, IL. (ECWd) - Update: Click HERE for mugshot...

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07 Sep Randy Peterson is interested in Rep. Adam Brown's seat –

Posted at 11:32h in 110, Champaign County, Douglas County, Edgar County, Edgar County Board, feature, IL State Reps by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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According to The Southern Illinoisan article published yesterday, which matches a text message I received from Peterson last Friday, he stated is is planning on running for the State Rep seat at the next election. Peterson is quoted as saying "While its a scary time in...

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06 Sep Rep. Reggie Phillips announces he is running for a second term –

Posted at 10:51h in 110, Coles County, Douglas County, Edgar County, feature, IL State Reps by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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Charleston, IL – Contrary to what was reported in IllinoisReview, Rep. Reggie Phillips is not "actively considering leaving the state," according to Phillips. State Representative Reggie Phillips today announced he will seek a second term as State Representative in the 110th District. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                 Contact:  Reggie...

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05 Sep Descriptions of new Edgar County Precincts –

Posted at 22:23h in Edgar County, Edgar County Board, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Edgar Co., IL. (ECWd) - This will be of interest to those seeking to become a Precinct Committeeman in Edgar County's former Symmes and Paris-5 Precincts. In June of 2015, the County Board divided these precinct, as the law mandates, due to their having over 800 voters...

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