McHenry Co. (ECWd) - When we see such clear evidence of wrongdoing with taxpayer money and no one is charged, more often than not, local relationships hold the clues as to why we have little accountability at the local level. That old saying you don't crap...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - We received our request for records regarding two John Deere tractors that Bob Miller purchased in 2015 and have forwarded the information to the State's Attorney. We requested: "A copy of the bid announcement/publication for the purchase of a John Deer 4066R Utility Tractor purchased...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - Keep it simple! Most who have served in public office know that you can't spend money that is not budgeted. Doing so for non-public business falls under the Misapplication of Funds statute in the criminal code. We downloaded the last budget applicable to Bob...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - Just yesterday we published this article on all the problems surfacing on the Bob Miller departing sick pay bill he submitted for payment. Well there's more! You may recall the legal opinion letter from James Kelly on sick pay that had no real legal...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - Once again we find Gift Cards being purchased with the American Express card in Bob Miller's name. According to the record it claims 6 cards were purchased for $200.00, however, the charge on the credit card is for $1,250.00. Is this another case...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - This is complicated so please make sure you read the articles linked and documents linked in those articles in order to follow why Bob Miller owes the Township Road District $47,381.84, and we believe at some point either the circuit court or appellate...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - We received more evidence that funds are being spent illegally, and confirmation the Clerk has a problem understanding plain English. The Bob Miller American Express card has gift card purchases in June of 2016 totaling $371.80. These gift cards were purchased at Jewel/Osco. The...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - Last November the Algonquin Township Clerk, Karen Lukasik, denied my request for a copy of all personal reimbursements made to the Township for purchases made on Township credit cards. "Your request is denied pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/3(g) because the request for information...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - I really don't know what to say on this one so instead of trying to point out what is wrong in this communication, I will just ask a few questions. Attorney-Client Privileged? Â Is James Kelly representing Bob Miller and Anna May...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – When we started the Edgar County Watchdogs our Board of Directors made it very clear that our agenda must be focused on compliance with the law and exposing those who violate it, regardless of political party. We also agreed to never accept...
