IL. Sen Hastings Case Against Political Rivals Largely Dismissed; Subject To Rule 137 Sanctions Hearing –
…Walsh, attorney for Tinley Park’s mayor, Glotz, described the lawsuit as politically motivated and filed in bad faith. “I contacted Senator Hastings’ attorney and sent him a safe harbor notice,…
Attorney Gives Bad Advice To Oak Brook Park District –
Oak Brook, Ill. (ECWd) – We ran across this Oak Brook Park District information when asked to provide a comment for another news organization. The Oak Brook Park District held…
Orland Fire Protection District Spent $70,500 So Far This Year On Lobbying And Press Releases –
Orland Fire Protection District (ECWd) – We previously reported on the $432,000 spent on media relations in the past few years. Since January 2025 (including July), the Orland Fire Protection…
Orland Fire District Chief Retired With $390,000.00 Payment –
Orland Fire Protection District (ECWd) – This is what happens when public entities permit unlimited accumulation of sick time and also permit the converting of comp time to sick time….
Orland Firefighters Union Demands Independent Investigation Into Contract Awards, Financial Issues –
Orland Park, Ill. (ECWd) – After we published articles on the Orland Fire Protection District spending $432k on Media Relations and $18k to diversity consultant while she was incarcerated in…
Tiffany Henyard, Dolton, And Thornton Township Update –
…Lighfoot will release additional findings from her audit of Dolton finances tomorrow, January 27, 2025, during a village meeting at the Dolton Park District. This is like watching an implosion…
Orland Fire Protection District Spent $432,000 On “Media Relations” –
Orland Park, Ill. (ECWd) – The Orland Fire Protection District has spent more than $432,000 over the past several years to Ray Hanania (Urban Strategies Group) and All-Circo, Inc. for…
Village Of Rochester Mayor Suerdieck Refuses To Disclose Settlement Amount During Meeting –
…agreement. The attorney alleged they were compliant with the Open Meetings Act. Based on Allen V. Clark County Park District case law, we contend that the Mayor failed to comply…
Shelby County – Conflict of Interest – 101
…hold our breath on this one. We believe the answer to both her questions is a simple Yes. See Rogers v. Village of Tinley Park for more information on the…
Orland Fire District Paid $18K To Diversity Consultant While She Was Incarcerated In Federal Penitentiary –
Orland Park, Ill. (ECWd) – The Orland Fire Protection District entered into a contract with a “consultant” to provide diversity consulting to the district at a rate of $3000 per…