July 2015

02 Jul Two Arrested, charged with child sex crimes –

Posted at 07:14h in City of Paris, Edgar County, Edgar County Sheriff Department, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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Paris, IL. (ECWd) - Two recent arrests in Paris result in two being charges with child sex crimes. First was Austen Robinson. 19, of Elwood, Indiana, who was found in Twin Lakes Park with a 15 year old girl that first "met" him online, and he drove...

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01 Jul Breuder violates Federal Gun Free Zone law (see update below)

Posted at 20:18h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 15 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - The final element of the very fist tip we received has now been validated!  Our whistle blower laid out a foundation of numerous inappropriate spending from Herricane Graphics, Breuder boozing, hotel nights and a firearm being purchased and given to outgoing Foundation...

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01 Jul Former COD Trustee Kim Savage' Press Release Virtually Admits To Electioneering With College Funds –

Posted at 16:53h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 4 Comments

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Darien, IL. (ECWd) - In a June 29, 2015 Press Release (on her campaign page here)(or PDF)  Kim Savage, former College of DuPage Trustee, first talked about the Higher Learning Commission by stating: "Also, in case you missed news reports, the Higher Learning Commission postponed their...

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01 Jul Former COD Trustee Kim Savage’ Press Release Virtually Admits To Electioneering With College Funds –

Posted at 16:53h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 4 Comments

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Darien, IL. (ECWd) - In a June 29, 2015 Press Release (on her campaign page here)(or PDF)  Kim Savage, former College of DuPage Trustee, first talked about the Higher Learning Commission by stating: "Also, in case you missed news reports, the Higher Learning Commission postponed their...

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01 Jul Former COD trustee should file complaint on herself, as a matter of principle!

Posted at 09:27h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 3 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - Ten days after we published evidence of former COD trustee Savage using COD resources to assist in her campaign she now claims the Clean Slate Committee failed to report a loan within five days of receipt. (Savage Electioneering article) According to the...

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01 Jul Martinsville, IL. Teacher Dismissed –

Posted at 08:05h in Clark County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 16 Comments

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Martinsville, IL. (ECWd) - Agenda item number IV from the June 25, 2015 school board meeting included taking action on the employment of school employee Jordan Parmenter, who is featured in these articles: English teacher placed on leave after desecrating flag in class - and -...

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30 Jun Illinois General Assembly to Vote on HB 3593

Posted at 15:16h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature, IL State Reps by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 3 Comments

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Springfield, IL (ECWd) - Today is a chance for the legislature to take a step in the right direction and vote in support of House Bill 3593. We have been getting word that members are taking the position that the bill to put restraint on contract terms...

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29 Jun COD- More for the Breuder legacy.

Posted at 16:25h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - With the burdens of making ends meet becoming harder and harder most agree that at some point we have to put a stop to all the spending of public funds on matters not allowed by statute. The following is yet another example of...

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29 Jun Effingham Park District violates state law, compensates Commissioners –

Posted at 08:43h in Effingham County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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Effingham, IL. (ECWd) - While reviewing the Effingham Park District's policies, I came across a policy that shows compensation for Park District Commissioners, even though the Illinois Park District Code specifically states that commissioners shall act without compensation. In short, this district codified its theft of funds...

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28 Jun College of DuPage issues press release re: Higher Learning Commission –

Posted at 21:42h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - I would like to thank the COD Board Chairman Kathy Hamilton and interim President Dr. Collins for their press release pertaining to the Higher Learning Commission. After our publication of two articles, here and here, a resignation of one of the HLC members...

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