Author: Kirk Allen & John Kraft

29 Aug First Amendment Trumps Defamation – Palin Defamation Case Dismissed

Posted at 21:38h in College of DuPage, Corruption, Dishonest, DuPage County, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature, IL State Reps, Illinois by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 2 Comments

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United States (ECWd) - The Federal District Court issued their order today in the Sarah Palin Defamation case and even though you may not agree with what the New York Times printed, the federal courts have properly applied the well-established case law that should be taught...

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28 Aug Atlanta Public Library – Bank loans in violation of law – Time for Illinois Comptroller to act!

Posted at 07:55h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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Logan Co. (ECWd) - The Atlanta Public Library took out multiple bank loans and all indications are those loans are not allowed by law. 75 ILCS 16/40-5- Sec. 40-5. Buildings and equipment. (a) Whenever the board determines or resolves to erect a building to be used as a...

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27 Aug Gilman Auditors looking into alleged embezzlement / Official Misconduct –

Posted at 16:47h in feature, Gillman, Iroquois County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 3 Comments

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Iroquois Co. (ECWd)- We have confirmed there is an ongoing investigation pertaining to alleged/apparent embezzlement & official misconduct.  Although the Audit is not completed, contrary to what we were first told, we have been assured as soon as it is completed a copy will be forwarded. ...

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27 Aug Atlanta Public Library – Secret loans exposed

Posted at 13:52h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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Logan Co. (ECWd) - The evidence of malfeasance and secret deals keep piling up for William Thomas and the Atlanta Public Library Board. You can review all the previous articles at this link and rest assured, there are plenty more to come. In response to our most...

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26 Aug Kansas Fire Protection District wins Water Ball contest

Posted at 16:44h in feature, Kansas Fire Department by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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Ashmore (ECWd) - Ashmore Fire Department once again hosted numerous Fire Departments for the Annual Water Ball tournament during the annual Ashmore Days festival. This event is a long standing tradition in the Fire Service and is used as a means to attract volunteers for local...

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26 Aug McHenry County Administrator – Two step shuffle

Posted at 16:27h in feature, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 7 Comments

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McHenry County (ECWd) - When you pay a person $195,881.00 to be "responsible for managing the cost-effective delivery of county services for more than 300,000 residents", you might expect him to know what services are under the hat of the County Government he is responsible for. After...

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25 Aug McHenry County – Lord Franks – Republic or Kingdom?

Posted at 20:35h in feature, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 7 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - We were tipped off during a meeting in Springfield Wednesday afternoon about a special meeting that was called in McHenry County.  It was suggested we be there as we were assured County Chairman Jack Franks was going to show the board who...

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23 Aug Two more Public Body Auditors point to possible fraud & embezzlement- CERWD & Gilman, Illinois

Posted at 10:04h in Clark Edgar Water District, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature, Iroquois County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 5 Comments

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Illinois (ECWd) - Two separate audit reports this week have found problems to include possible fraud and embezzlement. In Edgar County, of all places - LOL, the Clark Edgar Rural Water District audit report was provided to the board Monday night and questions of fraud were raised...

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21 Aug Intergovernmental Agreements – Are they legal? How can you tell?

Posted at 12:24h in feature, Illinois by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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Illinois (ECWd) - Over the years we have seen numerous Intergovernmental agreements/contracts and opinions on them, that we felt compelled to once again educate the public and public agencies to the truth of those agreements. No, we are not attorneys nor is this legal advice as defined...

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20 Aug Iroquois County ICOM Board – Bonuses for Poor Performance? –

Posted at 20:23h in feature, Iroquois County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 4 Comments

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Iroquois Co. (ECWd) - Jed Beaupre made a motion that a bonus for evaluations should be given at the discretion of the Director - $50 for poor performance, $75 for meet expectations, and $100 for exceed expectations. Bill Stanley seconded the motion. All members voted "aye". Need...

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