Champaign, IL. (ECWd) - While looking the the University of Illinois' website to determine when and where their meetings were being held, I came across their public speaking policy...
DuPage County, IL. (ECWd) - James P. Rome, LTD A Professional Legal Corporation 517 Lavergne Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (847) 917-3540 FOR RELEASE: Immediate DATE: 5/5/2015 VENDOR CHARGES DUPAGE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION'S PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR E-POLL BOOK SOFTWARE & SERVICE NOT TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE VOTEC Corporation of San Diego Asserts DuPage's Purchase of Electronic Poll Book Software & Service had Flawed Protest Procedures - Thwarted by...
Orland Park, IL. (ECWd) - Bridget Bittman's attorney finally finished filing all documents as ordered by the Judge. This batch was an Opposition to a Motion to Dismiss, and Opposition to Partial Motion to Dismiss. These filings can be read or downloaded below: [gview file="https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/5-4-2014-A.pdf" save="1"] . [gview file="https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/5-4-2015-B.pdf" save="1"] ...
ORLAND PARK, IL. (ECWd) - Last week, after numerous motions to extend the time to respond, Bridget Bittman's attorney filed several Motions in response to various Motions to Dismiss. Also filed was a Motion to allow excessive pages (over the court's maximum) and an extension to file...
Clark Co., IL. (ECWd) - During the April Clark County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Terry Stepp asked if the leased lots covenants included taking power from, and giving it to, the committee designated to keep tabs on the leased lots. In response to that question, Charity...
Edgar Co., IL. (ECWd) - Early in April we received word that the Sheriff had conducted interviews for the open secretarial position due to the retirement of the previous secretary. In the interview process, the Sheriff invited Nanette Crippes, Edgar County Emergency Telephone System Director, "ETSB", and...
Clark Co., IL. (ECWd) - When Freedom of Information Act requests were submitted for seasonal and annual campsite payments, the Executive Director retaliated by posting this offensive message on Facebook. She claimed it was to "alert" the campers that they should now somehow be scared of...
Clark Co., IL. (ECWd) - This article is to clarify when we believe an elected park district commissioner takes office - or more importantly, ceases to be a commissioner. From the Illinois Park District Code: Commissioners shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified...
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) - There are several instances where the inaction of the Attorney General's office leads to the public being improperly denied public records. This is simply another case we decided to highlight today - more are coming: Last summer Cook County decided it could violate...
DeKalb, IL. (ECWd) - Mistakes can be costly! On May 15, 2014, Bill Nichlas called from an NIU phone number to talk to "Ralph" - or he thought he called Ralph - and left a message on a cell phone that appears to be discussions on how...
