Kankakee Co. (ECWd) - Over the last several years we have exposed numerous public bodies in this state that believe they can spend taxpayer money on things that have no public purpose. From birthday gifts to Christmas parties, and just about anything else you can imagine, we...
Ford Co. (ECWd) - During the last Ford County Planning Commission, I asked by a show of hands if any of the board members had read their powers and duties for the office they held. Not a single person raised their hand to confirm they had...
Will Co. (ECWd) - Wesley Township Clerk Sarah Norton has filed a police report claiming she was harassed by a local citizen. The incident in question was filmed and after reading the report, it is clear the Clerk has filed a false police report, lied to...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - Yes, we used that title in hopes of getting everyone's attention so they would read this article, and yes, the attorney really said that. The Gooch quote came from CBS reporting at this link. Former Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob Miller retained legal counsel...
Edgar Co. - (ECWd) - The Northern Edgar County Ambulance Service is on shaky ground with their Medical Director, Michael Smith MD FAEMS. A recent letter sent to the NECAS outlines patient care concerns and points to it being an ongoing problem. The Medical Director who has oversight...
Will Co. (ECWd) - A forensic audit recently performed for DuPage Township in Will County has many scratching their heads. One of the main purposes of a forensic audit is to determine if transactions are compliant with the law, and to identify fraud and/or abuse of taxpayer...
UhWill Co. (ECWd) - Former Lincoln-Way District 210 Superintendent Lawrence Wyllie criminal trial has changed to November 26, 2018. According to the court docket, the previous jury trial date was set for December 3, 2018.  The court has blocked out 4 weeks for the trial which...
Effingham Co. (ECWd) - Tyranny -Â cruel, unreasonable, or arbitrary use of power or control. By Neiman's usurping of his authority, we refer to courtroom arguments from the State's Attorney who stated the board chairman directed him to pursue this litigation, however, the Chairman has no authority independent...
LaSalle Co. (ECWd) - An amended complaint has been filed in the Class Action Racketeering case against 22 defendants tied to the now-indicted former LaSalle County State's Attorney Brian Towne.  You can view numerous articles we have written on Towne and his self-dealings at this link. Towne is...
Illinois - (ECWd) - The Illinois Conservative Union has asked John and I to moderate a panel discussion pertaining to local government citizen watchdog matters. We welcome this opportunity as we have participated in similar panels to include the Illinois League of Women Voters Annual Convention and...
