Author: John Kraft & Kirk Allen

19 Dec John Clough, Illinois Prisoner Review Board Member Electioneering with State Vehicle –

Posted at 08:37h in Charleston, Coles County, Coles County Sheriff, feature, Governor, IPRB by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 5 Comments

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COLES CO., IL. (ECWd) - Electioneering using State Vehicle: On December 4, 2017, John Clough was spotted arriving at the Coles County Courthouse around 11:55 a.m., in his assigned state-owned vehicle. His purpose was to deliver his petition packets for Republican Precinct Committeeman in Coles County. He...

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17 Dec Kankakee still violating Open Meetings Act; failing to publish meeting minutes-

Posted at 15:24h in feature, Kankakee County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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KANKAKEE, IL. (ECWd) - The City of Kankakee appears to have problems posting meeting minutes from four separate October 2017 city council meeting to their webpage. The meetings in question are from October 2, 16, and two from Oct 23. The Open Meetings Act requires posting of these...

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16 Dec Illinois State Police arrest Jo Ann Reed, Mayor of Alorton, IL. after Grand Jury Indictment

Posted at 22:56h in City of Alorton, Commonfields of Cahokia Waer District, feature, St Clair County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 5 Comments

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ALORTON, IL. (ECWd) - We knew we would see her in handcuffs again...

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16 Dec Video: Crawford County Petition Objections re: Precinct Committeemen –

Posted at 10:58h in Crawford County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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ROBINSON, IL. (ECWd) - Friday, December 15, 2017, the Crawford County Electoral Board held its initial Hearing on the Petition Objections filed by James M. Snyder against the nominating papers of Patricia Lycan and the nominating papers of James Runyon - both of which submitted petitions...

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15 Dec Paris resident Kami Miller sentenced in Federal Court today –

Posted at 19:40h in City of Paris, Clark County, Edgar County, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 10 Comments

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PARIS, IL. (ECWd) - A long 5+ year battle has finally ended today with the sentencing of Kami Miller in Federal Court. Kami Miller and her daughter-in-law, Ashley Miller both entered a guilty plea to Felonies earlier this year to federal crimes against the former Paris, Illinois...

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15 Dec Illinois Prisoner Review Board Member filed false Statement of Economic Interest –

Posted at 19:09h in Charleston, Coles County, Coles County Sheriff, feature, Governor, IPRB by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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COLES CO., IL. (ECWd) - The newest Governor Rauner appointee to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board ("PRB") has filed a false Statement of Economic Interest. John Wayne Clough, hailing from Coles County, was appointed to the PRB on March 30, 2017. He was a long-time employee and Deputy...

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15 Dec Video: ECWd Discussing the Carlinville-Fosterburg-Jersey County Regional Water Issues

Posted at 16:08h in City of Carlinville, feature, Fosterburg Waer District, Jersey County, Macoupin County, Madison County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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CARLINVILLE, IL. (ECWd) - Enjoy the video - great things coming in the new year! https://youtu.be/HRkE8gIp9l4 . Our work is funded entirely thru donations and we ask that you consider donating at the below link. ...

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15 Dec Atlanta Public Library’s Contentious Meeting – Video:

Posted at 14:25h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 6 Comments

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ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) - On December 14, 2017, the Atlanta Public Library Board of Trustees tabled the vote on leasing office and other space to trustee Bill Thomas. The Library is still operating the Grill Café without any appropriations or budget. Public Comment (starting at about the 47...

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13 Dec Atlanta Public Library District set to enter into an Illegal Lease to Bill Thomas –

Posted at 18:44h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) - Some people never learn. We will place the entire Atlanta Public Library District Board of Trustees in this category for now. The Board of Trustees of the Atlanta Library District has on its agenda for December 14th, a Lease Agreement to lease parts...

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07 Dec PRESS RELEASE: Tom Cullerton disgusted with bloated handout to failed NIU executive

Posted at 18:41h in DeKalb County, feature, Illinois General Assembly, Illinois Senate, NIU by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 07, 2017   FOR MORE INFORMATION: Reena Tandon: (309) 533-1210 [email protected]  Tom Cullerton disgusted with bloated handout to failed NIU executive VILLA PARK- State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is outraged that ousted Northern Illinois University President Doug Baker will receive another state contract from...

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