Author: Kirk Allen & John Kraft

15 Jan Still Trying – County Board meeting 1-14-15

Posted at 20:26h in 911 Board, Edgar County, Edgar County Board, Edgar County Sheriff Department, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 5 Comments

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EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - About 5-6 years ago I asked the County Chairman, Jim Keller, if an effort could be made to work towards improving our Telecommunications as it relates to 911 and our ISO score attributed to that specific entity.  That scoring is directly tied...

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15 Jan State of Illinois – FOIA Manipulation? “UPDATED”

Posted at 12:58h in feature, Governor by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 2 Comments

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Illinois  (ECWd) - With the people's trust in government at an all time low, every action taken by the government is coming into question.  Illinois is at the top of the list when it comes to government actions and lack of trust. There was a recent change...

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15 Jan COD – A public crime spree!

Posted at 10:39h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 3 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - "Nothing to see here, our audits are clean." That is basically what COD claimed when concerns were raised about hidden payments in the Imprest account. It appears we have been vindicated in our efforts as it pertains to Broadcast Technologies and more self...

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13 Jan Larry Yargus admitted to forged petitions –

Posted at 21:54h in Clark County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 2 Comments

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Clark Co. (ECWd) - Updated with video proof (at bottom) - In keeping with the history of most electoral boards, the Clark County Electoral Board ruled today to keep all 10 candidates on the ballot for the Clark County Park District Commissioner race even though clear fatal...

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11 Jan “Obituary” for former ECWd wind turbine article comment/blogger, Mike Barnard,

Posted at 16:49h in feature, Vermilion County, Wind Turbine by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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Edgar Co. (ECWd) It's not uncommon for government subsidized businesses to implement a propaganda strategy to support their cause.   The wind industry is no different!  That industry appears to have "hired guns" who monitor and comment on articles to spread falsehoods and attack those who...

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09 Jan COD – Category 3 “Herricane” and growing! (UPDATED!)

Posted at 20:55h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 2 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - It is becoming very clear a pattern of pay to play and self dealing is taking place between COD and Foundation Board Member owned businesses, and you don't have to be a procurement specialist to see it!  The pattern supports a failure...

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09 Jan COD- The “Herricane” winds are picking up!

Posted at 07:52h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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DuPage C0. (ECWd) - When a public body responds to a Freedom of Information request there are some basic requirements for them to comply with. One requirement is to be honest! COD's Response to one of my FOIA request:   "On December 22, 2014, the College of DuPage ("College")...

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07 Jan The Law is Clear – Will it be followed?

Posted at 21:36h in Clark County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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Clark Co., IL. (ECWd) - As referenced in this article, and this one, there are objections filed against all 10 candidates for the Clark County Park District Board of Commissioners. What will be interesting is the 5 cases in which none of the petition pages were numbered,...

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04 Jan COD- No-Bid Lobbyist Contract to a COD Foundation Board Member, AGAIN

Posted at 21:52h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 2 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - Note to COD Board Members: "You have a fiduciary duty to protect students and taxpayers from corruption and law breaking." Why are COD Foundation Board Members receiving no-bid contracts, or contracts that circumvent a competitive bidding process? Data at OpenTheBooks.com show $192 million...

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04 Jan COD – School Administration for Dummies –

Posted at 19:02h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - For years we have been speaking at public meetings across this state and one of the most common suggestions I have for elected and appointed officials is to ask two simple questions before they take action on anything. Says Who, and With What...

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