Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity – FOIA Failure
…are not done and would like to request an additional 5 days to compile and review responsive information. This in no way waives the Department’s possible assertions relating to exemptions…
2026 Transparency Push – Know The Law
…it to. Way too many public bodies that have a website are not complying with the obligations outlined in the Local Record Act. One thing we have noticed is that…
Steps To Shut Down CRIS Mass Transit District –
…via referendum, then, yes, the MTD Board could vote to dissolve the district and its operations. For a Mass Transit District formed any other way, here are the steps as…
Sen Hastings, Family Being Sued For “Mob Actions” And Conspiring To Prevent Voting During Township Caucus –
…Defendant-Senator Hastings left where the mob was gathered, in search of an alternative way to gain unauthorized access into the caucus room. Hastings found a side entrance where he attempted…
Dolson Township Update – Is It Asking Too Much For Honesty?
…of the ISP, assuming the State’s Attorney actually said that? We have no way to confirm the alleged conversation, but we have no reason to believe the Township Attorney would…
WRN Snow Report Thru Dec 1, 2025 – Illinois –
…the way of compaction. These locations will see the heaviest snow accumulations, ranging generally from 5 to 10 inches (locally higher). Timing: Snow may start as early as late evening…
Mattoon’s Shocking Ignorance Of Public Records Laws –
…file” – and would deny any future FOIA requests for the same – see video clip below. Sorry, Mattoon, it doesn’t work that way. In 2014, the Illinois Attorney General’s…
Did Mattoon Police Department Hire A Dirty Cop?
…before hiring him. Either way, it appears the Mattoon Police Chief is in a trick box. If he knew of this officer’s prior conduct, why on earth would you hire…
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…on Friday, October 24, 2025, ISP responded to a two-vehicle crash on West Lincoln Street near South Division Street in Westfield. β Preliminary information shows a Chevrolet Express van driven…
Dolson Township – Some One Has A Lot Of Explaining To Do
…pay their personal debts? The Illinois State Police may already know the answer to this but either way, the above payments are not lawful general Assistance payments. The Dolson Town…