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30 Jul Algonquin Township video exposed -“We can go though this and get rid of whatever”, says Clerk’s Husband

Posted at 12:22h in Algonquin Township, Algonquin Township, feature, James Kelly, Karen Lukasik, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - We have legally obtained video that raises more concerns with the Algonquin Township Clerk Karen Lukasik and now her husband.  This video is of the Clerk, her husband, and her son in a basement room at the Township opening boxes and preparing...

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28 Jul Kankakee allegedly violated OMA and FOIA on same subject –

Posted at 15:54h in feature, Kankakee County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 4 Comments

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KANKAKEE, IL. (ECWd) - The City of Kankakee held a meeting on July 15, 2019, in which one of the items up for a vote, and listed on the agenda, was "Approval of Settlement regarding Fonder v. Martinez." Alleged OMA Violation After Executive (Closed) Session of the City...

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28 Jul West Point Fire Department – FOIA triggers OMA compliance

Posted at 13:06h in feature, West Point by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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Hancock Co. (ECWd) - West Point Fire Fire Department is in a small rural community In Hancock County with a population of 178 people according to the last census. We received several requests for assistance after a bid opening resulted in the Board of Trustees refusing...

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27 Jul Algonquin Township – Lukasik granted leave to file amended counter claim

Posted at 11:32h in Algonquin Township, Algonquin Township, feature, James Kelly, John Styf, Karen Lukasik, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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McHenry Co. (ECWd)- Algonquin Township Clerk Karen Lukasik recently admitted she had no facts to support Andrew Gasser destroyed records.  She then, through her attorney David McArdle, outlined certain demands that if not met would result in the filing of an amended counterclaim. We covered that...

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26 Jul Algonquin Township Road District Appeal – date set for oral argument – Local 150 motion denied

Posted at 11:49h in Algonquin Township, Algonquin Township, Bob Miller, feature, James Kelly, John Styf, McHenry County, Racheal Lawrence by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - The Illinois Appellate Court Second District has set a date for oral argument in the Local 150 vs Algonquin Road District case.  "On the court's own motion, oral argument is hereby scheduled for 09/05/2019. A notice of the exact time, along with an...

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25 Jul Algonquin Township – Nelson’s letter – Singularly unimpressed

Posted at 19:01h in Algonquin Township, Algonquin Township, feature, James Kelly, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - Algonquin Township attorney John Nelson has responded to Road District attorney Hanlon's letter of July 11, 2019.  We covered Hanlon's letter to Nelson and others in this article. Reading Nelson's letter, it would appear a nerve has been hit.  The content of the...

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25 Jul Wesley Township – Former Highway Commissioner John Norton’s Answer to complaint conflicts with own testimony

Posted at 11:50h in feature, Wesley Township, Will County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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Will Co. (ECWd) - During a recent court hearing, former Wesley Township Road District Highway Commissioner John Norton testified he was not an administrator of a particular Facebook page.  We covered the details of that lie in this article. Looking at recently filed court documents we find...

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23 Jul Algonquin Township & Road District – “it was common knowledge that there would be some extra money in a check before the holidays.”

Posted at 15:41h in Algonquin Township, Algonquin Township, Bob Miller, feature, James Kelly, John Styf, Karen Lukasik, McHenry County, Racheal Lawrence by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 2 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - The former Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob Miller was investigated by the McHenry County State's attorney's office for possible Official Misconduct.  One of the prongs of that investigation was miscellaneous pay. According to the investigation records, Miscellaneous pay was $100 per week on-call...

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22 Jul Gov Pritzker signs Township Supervisor Appointment Bill –

Posted at 19:06h in feature, Governor, Illinois General Assembly by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) - Last Friday, Governor Pritzker signed HB3141 (Public Act 101-0104). This Act amends Section 60-5 of the Illinois Township Code, and among other changes, mandates a Township Trustee be appointed as Deputy Supervisor to perform the ministerial duties of the Supervisor when the office...

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22 Jul Algonquin Township Road District – When personal purchases are not personal?

Posted at 13:18h in Algonquin Township, Algonquin Township, Anna May Miller, Bob Miller, feature, James Kelly, John Styf, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 2 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - While I wish I could say the events below were fabricated and do not represent any real event, but I can't, as the events below are true and documented by an investigator with the McHenry County State's Attorney's office. During the now-closed criminal...

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