DuPage Co. (ECWd) - In January of this year, we reported, as did the Chicago Tribune and Daily Herald, three College of DuPage (COD) Trustees filed a lawsuit against COD's law firms seeking records applicable to COD related work. At the time it was big news...
Edgar Co. (ECWd) - Once again we see Dee Burgin's name in a Federal Court docket for alleged violations of a person's civil rights. With that, it also brings into it the Sheriff and the County. "Plaintiff, ROBERT FULLERTON, by and through his attorney, brings this action...
DuPage Co. (ECWd)- The Auditor General has posted the Performance Audit performed at the College of DuPage that followed the actions taken by the new board in order to identify the failings of past President Robert Brueder and his Administration. We will review the information and follow...
Illinois - (ECWd) - For those who may have missed this article on HFS badge toting internal investigator getting a promotion even though he was arrested, plead guilty, lied on his application, and then took vacation time to serve his jail time, you need to...
Illinois (ECWd) - Once again, let me begin by stating, "you can't make this stuff up!" A recent board meeting of the Illinois Community College Board pointed to problems they are facing due to the States budget matters, and some of those concerns may affect community...
Edgar Co. (ECWd) - Most in Edgar County know the history of the Edgar County Jail and its living conditions. From the days of Karl Farnham being the Sheriff and being sued for its condition to today, the lawsuits continue. According to the Federal Government, since...
Winnebago County - (ECWd) - According to the FBI press release, "Claassen used her position as the approved for payments from Winnebago County to vendors to steal approximately $368,137 from the County. Claassen further admitted in the plea agreement that from April 15, 2014 to July 1,...
DuPage Co. (ECWd) - While the media is going nuts over recent revelations pertaining to former State Representative Ron Sandack's extorsion situation, I would like to point to what could prove to be the real message and teaching moment. Sandack is quoted by the Chicago Tribune...
LaSalle Co. (ECWd) - It appears others are taking interest in the questionable financial habits of LaSalle County State's Attorney. A Petition to Appoint a Special Prosecutor was filed today by attorney Julie Ajster. A copy of the petition can be viewed and downloaded below. It...
Edgar Co. (ECWd) - The Daily Herald ran a story about the Millions being spent on attorneys by our school districts. They included a couple of quotes for the piece that we felt must be addressed as facts are important as is knowledge of misinformation. “Adam Andrzejewski,...
