Most Illinoisans pay more in property taxes to fund local government than they do in state income tax. Are you curious to know more about how local governments in your area are spending your money? Do you think there is waste or fraud in your...
Clark Co., IL. (ECWd) - The Clark County Board appointed Ethics Commission Members during their Special Board Meeting this morning at 8:00 a.m. The appointees are: John Hammond, Todd Kuhn and Rex Goble. Clark County State's Attorney had the "declaration of Political Party" form ready for them to...
Edgar Co., IL. (ECWd) - For the past several years, as far back as the records I have will show, that County Board Member Karl Farnham has been stealing receiving compensation far in excess of what he is lawfully entitled to receive. Every month, at least back...
Clark Co., IL. (ECWd) - The Clark County Board has posted an agenda for a Special Meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. at the Clark County Courthouse. On the Agenda is:Â "Appoint Ethics Commission" - presumably after receipt of an Ethics...
Clark Co., IL. (ECWd) - Kathy Ramsey and Summer Shaw had their first day in Court this morning in Clark County. Kathy was first, with the Judge asking if she needed an attorney, and setting the next court date of October 29, at 2:30 p.m. She is...
ECWd - A few months ago, we reported on what we called bribing public officials, with promises of financial "donations" should they sign agreements that basically forced them and future board members into speaking in favor of Wind Farms and never speaking or acting against them. Our...
Clark Co., IL. (ECWd) - An Ethics Complaint was served on the Clark County Board Chairman today, and names Carrie Downey, the Clark County Clerk, as Defendant. (yes, she is the wife of the former Clark County Clerk that thinks it's OK to issue voter registration...
Clark Co., IL. (ECWd) - Today was the hearing in Cumberland County on the Motion to Dismiss the Open Meetings Act complaint against the Clark County Park District. The Judge's opinion was that the park district complied with the OMA and he granted their Motion. Next hearing is...
Clark Co., IL. (ECWd) - The Clark County Park District was served last week with an Ethics Complaint, pursuant to [5Â ILCSÂ 430/] the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, naming the following individuals as defendants: Defendants: Charity Murphy, Executive Director of the Park District Joe Ewing, Commissioner Larry Yargus, Former Commissioner Ron...
DuPage Co., IL. (ECWd) - Sunday, September 27, 2015 Former Federal Prosecutor Patrick Collins Points Finger at Asst. State's Attorney: "MR. TATARELIS HAD THE GALL TO CROSS-EXAMINE OUR EXPERT WITNESSES! ...
