OLIVER, IL. (ECWd) - During the November CERWD Trustee meeting, there was considerable discussion dealing with a "fracking" company attempting to purchase bulk water from the water district. Something must have happened with IDOT that revealed a water hose connected to a fire hydrant, then running...
OLIVER, IL. (ECWd) - During the October meeting of the Clark-Edgar Rural Water District (CERWD) the Engineer Firm Representative, Bob Colvin of Francis Associates in Paris, talked about the awarding of another contract to B & T Drainage. During that conversation, Bob stated that he had talked to...
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - We recently submitted a FOIA request to the Clark-Edgar Rural Water District (CERWD) for 1099s on a particular individual that was receving "free" water for himself and his family...
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - During the June 12, 2013 Edgar County Board meeting, Chris Patrick was heard mocking the Illinois Election Code and the Electoral Process, the part of the electoral process that is the RIGHT of citizens, who allege a defect, to challenge the petitions of those...
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - For all you people that voted for Clark Edgar Rural Water District candidates, thank you. For all of those that voted to keep a single board member from the past, let this article be the wake up call to rattle your cage and...
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - In a race that we have been watching closely, the CERWD has TWO new Trustees. We would like to extend our thanks to all that came out to vote! Starting late last year, we circulated a petition for a referendum to change the...
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - 86% of the people voted for change! Change from appointed officials to elected. If there is ever a time to send a message that We The People are tired of the cronyism and nepotism in our government, this is it. I urge everyone...
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - This article is a primer on a couple articles we are currently in the process of writing. These are coming this week, and are quite revealing, if not shocking. Bid Rigging (Collusion) Bid Rigging is a form of fraud in which a commercial contract...
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - The Clark-Edgar Rural Water District used public funds (payroll, office expense, materials, etc.) for the purpose of assisting candidates for office. Election Interference (10 ILCS 5/9-25.1) (from Ch. 46, par. 9-25.1; formerly Ch. 46, pars. 102, 103 and 104) Sec. 9-25.1. Election interference. (b) No public...
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - Election laws exist to preserve the integrity of our government. (Glenn v. Radden (1984) Sandra Neal Filed An Objection The first petition objection filed was Sandra Neal's objection to Rich Wilken's petition based on his not circling "Unincorporated Area" instead of "City" on his...
