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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Limestone Twp, Kankakee Co. - (ECWd) - "I was told," "they said," "everyone I talked to," and the most common response, "it's always been done that way," is what we routinely hear when actions of public officials are questioned. During the recent Limestone Township meeting the Highway...
