Cook Co. (ECWd) - In our constant effort to provide fact-based information in support of our articles, it appears we made a mistake and wanted to ensure the citizens of Maine Township have all the appropriate information. The last time we got it wrong and had to...
Logan Co. (ECWd) - Every attorney worth their salt, as well as those familiar with public libraries, have been amazed to hear how the Atlanta Public Library District also operates a Museum that runs a restaurant. Amazed because they could not point to any statute that...
Cook Co. (ECWd) - Anyone in business understands the importance of controlling the cost of doing business. It sets the baseline for pretty much every financial decision they make. Not the case in local government, as it's not their money, so they appear to have little...
Kankakee Co. (ECWd) - Once again it comes back to attorneys. You may recall we exposed the recent illegal hiring of an attorney by the highway commissioner in this article. That was rather humorous as after the exposure the attorney took the position he didn't know...
Kankakee Co. (ECWd) - We have been informed that Limestone Township has called a special meeting for tonight for the purpose of accepting the resignation of the Supervisor, which we covered in this article. Although we appreciate the posting of the meeting as required in the Open...
Logan Co. (ECWd) - Property Tax Limitation Law (PTELL), a law adopted in Logan County in November of 1996. As described by the Illinois Department of Revenue: "Increases in property tax extensions are limited to the lesser of 5% or the increase in the national Consumer Price...
LaSalle Co. (ECWd) - A common chant we heard from local citizens protesting against Brian Towne during his no-hearing-hearing on his 17 felony indictments was: "Lyin Brian," as it appears he has a problem telling the truth. Not surprising to hear the local chant, considering our...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks is one who likes to send letters to people for intimidation, to include making false allegations of crimes committed with threats of prosecution. May we suggest putting a mirror in front of Jack Franks? The reason this...
Illinois (ECWd) - Says Who, with What Proof? The famous two questions I have lived by for years. After attending the recent no hearing - hearing on indicted former State's Attorney Brian Towne, something dawned on me. Towne is employed as a State Employee of the Illinois Appellate...
Logan Co. (ECWd) - Atlanta Public Library officials lie to the public. During the August meeting, the President of the Library Board stated that the only way they can raise your taxes is by a referendum (Video of first lie @ 26:02), which they claim they did...
