Author: John Kraft & Kirk Allen

26 Jun Barry Wolfe, former AAU girls basketball coach pleads guilty to sexual abuse of minors –

Posted at 21:24h in Charleston, Coles County, Coles County States Attorney, feature, Mattoon by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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COLES CO., IL. (ECWd) - Defendant Barry Wolfe appeared in Coles County Court today for a hearing and entered a Guilty Plea to 4 counts of sexual abuse of a minor. He plead guilty to the following: 2017CF420, Count 9 - Criminal Sexual Assault / force, Class...

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26 Jun McLean Co. YWCA Director and candidate for Bloomington City Council issues profanity laden threat –

Posted at 20:54h in Bloomington, feature, McLean County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 8 Comments

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BLOOMINGTON, IL. (ECWd) - Apparently, this candidate for public office is still living the fantasy life of a child, thinking she can simply issue threats and no one is going to pay attention.  We are paying attention and threats like this from political candiates need called...

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25 Jun VIDEO: Reporter, writer, teacher, wife of Judge shows complete contempt for law enforcement during traffic stop –

Posted at 21:40h in feature, McLean County, Normal by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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Bloomington-Normal, Illinois - (ECWd) - Watch this disgusting display as Judith (Judy) Valente was stopped by the Illinois State University Police on March 28, 2018 for driving on an expired license plate. The plate had been expired since December 2017. She was allegedly on her way...

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25 Jun UPDATE: Chatham Trustee Ryan Mann spearheads spending $27k for meeting videos, gets horrible results –

Posted at 19:40h in Chatham, feature, Sangamon County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 7 Comments

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CHATHAM, IL. (ECWd) - UPDATE: After more than 10 weeks, hoping the audio problems would have been worked out by now, the audio for the June 12, 2018 meeting is still horrendous and at times barely audible (start at about the 38:40 and listen for a...

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19 Jun Bill Ingram to resign from Catlin Planning Commission, remain on Vermilion Co. Airport Authority –

Posted at 10:05h in feature, Vermilion County, Vermilion County Regional Airport Authority by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 5 Comments

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DANVILLE, IL. (ECWd) - During their monthly meeting this morning, the Vermilion County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners met in open session. During public comment time, I informed the board of their requirement to follow state law in regards to qualifications of office of commissioners. "No person...

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18 Jun Clark-Edgar Rural Water District tables payment to Trustees –

Posted at 21:16h in CERWD, Clark County, Clark Edgar Water District, Edgar County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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OLIVER, IL. (ECWd) - During tonight's Clark-Edgar Rural Water District ("CERWD") Board of Trustees meeting, I reminded the Board that increasing their compensation during their terms of office was a violation of law and the constitution. I also informed the Board that the preferable action was...

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17 Jun Atlanta Library District Board accepts resignation of Trustee –

Posted at 19:43h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) - The third resignation this year came from Angie Harrison. During their June 14, 2018, regular meeting, the Atlanta Public Library District Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Library Trustee Angie Harrison. Harrison's resignation is dated effective April 13, 2018 - it is unclear...

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16 Jun Learning Liberty: Learning Watchdogs!

Posted at 19:48h in feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 6 Comments

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Learning Liberty: "On this fantastic episode, the trio learn about government corruption and the amazing people risking a lot to bring transparency to the masses. You don't want to miss this episode with the Edgar County Watchdogs!" Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cyqgu4hSb0 . Our work is funded entirely thru donations...

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15 Jun Clark County Board approves “2nd Amendment Support” Resolution –

Posted at 19:28h in Clark County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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MARSHALL, IL. (ECWd) - Today, the Clark County Board passed a Resolution expressing its displeasure with the Illinois State Legislature's continuous attacks on the Second Amendment Rights of its citizens. Similar to Effingham County who recently adopted a Gun Sanctuary Resolution, the Clark County Board adopted a...

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14 Jun Illinois Sec of State Publishes Order on Atlanta Library District; Atlanta Taxpayers saved $200k –

Posted at 08:05h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 4 Comments

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ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) - Bottom line? The Secretary of State declined to make the Library repay the Live and Learn Grant, but it did acknowledge everything we wrote about the grant application and the process surrounding its receipt. Additionally, the Atlanta Public Library District taxpayers saved...

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