Springfield (ECWd) - Follow the law and be honest, that is all we ask. This is the condensed version(LOL) that every legislator in Springfield needs to read regarding the wood chips of DuPage County and the attempt to change one law that will impact the...
DuPage Co. (ECWd) - About a month ago I wrote this article about our legislators passing laws to legalize activity that had been going on in violation of the law. As was pointed out in #3 of that article, a new bill has been drafted...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - Myth – A clean audit proves nothing was done wrong as it relates to the management and use of public funds. Fact - Only a forensic audit will tell you if money is being handled in accordance with the law. We have...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - When we write about illegal actions by public officials, in this case, the Shelbyville Township, it’s important to understand what we are saying. Illegal simply means a violation of law, and does not always indicate a criminal violation. When it comes...
Shelby Co. (ECWd)- Donations - Public Funds for Private Purpose? We ask that the Township Officials of Shelbyville Township cease any further improper donations and comply with the law moving forward. We know they know how to comply with certain portions of the law, specifically the...
DuPage Col. (ECWd) - The Federal Courts acted on motions in the Robert Breuder civil case against the College of Dupage today and issued a Motion Order found here. The College of DuPage Motion to Dismiss counts I, II, and IVÂ was denied, however, the Individual...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - After a lengthy investigation and review of public records, we found numerous concerns, of which some are consistent with findings in other townships. We have been assured on some of those concerns they are going to fix, while others raised have...
DuPage Co. (ECWd) - Almost two years to the day of being charged, former College of DuPage Radio Engineer John Valenta will finally stand before the criminal courts to answer felony criminal charges of theft. The trial is set for February 28th, 2017 and will...
Illinois (ECWd)- Multiple Prayer for Leave to Appeal (PLA) briefs were filed yesterday with the Illinois Supreme Court stemming from the scandals exposed at the College of DuPage. The PLAs come after the Circuit Court denied motions to dismiss these cases under the Citizen Participation...
Kane Co. (ECWd) - Recent reporting on U46 School District and their plans of taking advantage of the Accelerate College Educational Partnership Program, which is a law in Illinois, points to yet another reason leadership at U46 must change.  The program, which requires school districts...
