Illinois (ECWd) - Yes, it is once again silly season. Candidate signs, advertising, and debates will be the coverage for most news operations between now and the election in November. One recent event I attended was reflective as to why this country is in real trouble. The Charleston...
Sangamon Co. (ECWd) - Adam Lopez, a former Country Companies Financial Agent and current Vice President of School District 186 is facing a litany of problems to include multiple civil suits and now an FBI investigation into his actions as a financial agent. One of the recent lawsuits...
Coles Co. (ECWd) - We shared our concerns over the recent Coles County property tax appeal ruling from the Federal Court in this article. Specifically, we found serious fault with the court's analysis and suggestion that the taxpayers have a state remedy in their unequal protection case against...
LaSalle Co. (ECWd) - More than two years ago I filed a request for review for what we knew were certain violations of our Freedom of Information Act by LaSalle Police Chief Uranich. "For the reasons discussed below, this office concludes that the LaSalle Police Department ( Department)...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - Over the last 6 years, we have found very few public officials that actually take ownership of their operation...
Champaign Co. (ECWd) - Aaron Ammons appears to have admitted once again to his past action to be inconsistent with current law as it relates to his required Statement of Economic Interest filing. We first covered Aaron Ammons felony pardon in this article where we questioned; "When...
Champaign Co. (ECWd) - The County Clerk position is one of great importance and demands total trust as they not only handle all the paperwork for the County government, but they also control the election operations in the County. Voting is one of our most sacred rights...
Coles Co. (ECWd) - A civil rights case brought against Coles County in June of last year has once again been dismissed, however, there appears to be a pattern from both courts. Although we understand this article is very lengthy, there is simply no other way...
DuPage Co. (ECWd) - The US Secretary of the Navy has hired College of DuPage President, Admiral Rondeau to be the next president of the Naval Postgraduate School. "Admiral Rondeau brings with her an unparalleled record of leadership and achievement as a university president, change agent, officer,...
Effingham Co. (ECWd) - In August we published this article and firmly believed the actions of Effingham County officials opened the door for a federal lawsuit against the county. As of today, our prediction was spot on. Lakeside EMS LLC has filed the federal action against the...
