Today, I encountered individuals who wanted to know what to request through the Freedom of Information Act in order to check up on their local government spending. I am excited to oblige these fine individuals and I hope our readers take the time to do...
Clark Co. (ECWd) - In response to the article in the July 5, 2017, edition of the Marshall Advocate,"Thomas to fill Park Board Vacancy," I, Lisa Thomas, offer the following opinions, facts, and commentary from the perspective of a private citizen, journalist, bookkeeper and public official....
CLARK CO., IL. (ECWd) - Sources at the Clark County Park District have informed us that Charity Murphy, who resigned last week, has refused to return park district property. She is in possession of documents, a laptop, cell phone, internet hotspot, and keys among other items...
CLARK CO., IL. (ECWd) - Commissioner Ron Stone, in February of 2016, was the first person to bring up any discussion of the Clark County Park District sponsoring a Wall Dog Mural of Mill Creek Park (AKA Clark County Park District). How interesting he failed to...
CLARK COUNTY, IL. (ECWd) - Follow-up from this article: https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/09/clark-county-park-district-spends-5000-without-approval/ Someone had better start investing in stock in rope, because no one can keep up with the demand from public officials. On September 16, 2016 I sent the following FOIA request in order to validate what I...
CLARK COUNTY, IL. (ECWd) - During the September 19, 2016 Clark County Park District regular board meeting, it was discovered by Commissioner Turpin that they were approving an expense to the Marshall Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $5,000.00 for the Wall Dog Project. Mr....
MARSHALL, IL. (ECWd) - Does anyone at the Clark County Park District read the policy manual? I have, and when read in its entirety it becomes clear that policy means nothing to the Clark County Park District Board Members, Executive Director, and Board Attorney. Just a...
