Author: Kirk Allen & John Kraft

22 Feb Coles County Board could learn a thing or two from Ford County

Posted at 17:52h in Charleston, Coles County, Coles County States Attorney, feature, Ford County, Mattoon by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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Coles Co. (ECWd) - After running one article on Ford County and their Supervisor of Assessment failures, the Supervisor resigned and today we find that the Ford County Board of Review did just as we suggested, with one minor exception. Our suggestion in this article: "With these many...

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22 Feb Justin Hefner- Court appearance continued – Transferred to Danville VA.

Posted at 10:22h in City of Paris, Edgar County, Edgar County Board, Edgar County Sheriff Department, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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Edgar Co. (ECWd) - Justin Hefner had his first appearance in court this morning.  He has been transferred to the Danville, IL. VA Center and his hearing was continued until March 15th, 2018. According to Judici, he has not been charged with any gun crimes.  Current charges are...

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20 Feb AG: Maine Township repeatedly violated Open Meetings Act –

Posted at 19:10h in Cook County, feature, Maine Township by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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Cook Co. (ECWd) - We don't have to look very far in this state to find self-proclaimed experts holding office who are once again proven wrong. Maine Township Supervisor has once again proven she has no place in public office, let alone being the Township Supervisor.  Morask...

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18 Feb Algonquin Township – Miller not the only rogue public official

Posted at 22:18h in Algonquin Township, feature, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 4 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - While the criminal investigations continue in Algonquin Township, is it possible we have yet another area for those authorities to dive into that has gone unnoticed by the local media and authorities? While reviewing State Board of Elections documents we noticed an interesting...

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18 Feb Bradford, IL Fire & Rescue – Ambulance takeover in the works – Who knew?

Posted at 19:52h in Bradford Fire & Rescue, feature, Stark County Board by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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Stark Co. (ECWd)- The Bradford Fire & Rescue operation in Stark County has a meeting scheduled for Monday night, February 19th, 2018 at 6:30 pm. It is our understanding their Fire Chief is taking steps to replace the Bradford Fire & Rescue operation with the Stark County...

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16 Feb Courtroom comments appear to provide admission of guilt.

Posted at 18:08h in City of Marshall, Clark County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 3 Comments

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Clark Co. (ECWd) - Ronald W. Wells went before the Judge on Valentine's day for his initial hearing, a reading of his charges. The first charge:  The State alleges in Count I that on or about October 15, 2017, in Clark County, Illinois, Ronald W. Wells committed the offense of...

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14 Feb Jasper County Schools – Attorney invokes the Oscars for public comment policy

Posted at 16:35h in feature, Jasper County, Jasper County School District #1 by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 3 Comments

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Jasper Co. (ECWd) - The Jasper County School District has responded to our request for review of the public comment policy the districted adopted. While I was specific as to part of the policy I wanted to be reviewed, the school attorney took us to Hollywood to...

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13 Feb Ford County – Property Assessment Publication Defective…and more!

Posted at 12:12h in feature, Ford County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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Ford Co. (ECWd) - During the Ford County Board meeting last night numerous concerned citizens spoke about the property tax assessment issues currently plaguing the northern part of Ford County.  One of those citizens provided us a copy of the Publication of the assessments, and it...

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11 Feb Atlanta Library – financial hardships reap bonuses

Posted at 14:32h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 4 Comments

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 Logan Co. (ECWd) - During the Atlanta Public Library hearing, one of the Library Director's testified on the impact to the library if they had to pay the Secretary of State for the Grant they obtained totaling $25,000.0.  Does anyone else find it strange that they...

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09 Feb Logan County State’s Attorney – How much more evidence do you need?

Posted at 12:17h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 4 Comments

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Logan Co. (ECWd) - For over eight months we have been exposing alleged felony violations of law by Bill Thomas, former self-dealing board member of the Atlanta Public Library District, and to date, Thomas has not been charged. During the recent Secretary of State hearing on their demand...

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