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19 Jun Bill Ingram to resign from Catlin Planning Commission, remain on Vermilion Co. Airport Authority –

Posted at 10:05h in feature, Vermilion County, Vermilion County Regional Airport Authority by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 5 Comments

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DANVILLE, IL. (ECWd) - During their monthly meeting this morning, the Vermilion County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners met in open session. During public comment time, I informed the board of their requirement to follow state law in regards to qualifications of office of commissioners. "No person...

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18 Jun Clark-Edgar Rural Water District tables payment to Trustees –

Posted at 21:16h in CERWD, Clark County, Clark Edgar Water District, Edgar County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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OLIVER, IL. (ECWd) - During tonight's Clark-Edgar Rural Water District ("CERWD") Board of Trustees meeting, I reminded the Board that increasing their compensation during their terms of office was a violation of law and the constitution. I also informed the Board that the preferable action was...

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18 Jun Algonquin Township – “We did Investigate” says Board Member Melissa Victor

Posted at 12:01h in Algonquin Township, feature, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 5 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd)- The local media covered, once again, that the attorney for the Algonquin Township Road District did not have malpractice insurance.  According to that reporting, the attorney said the board acted without investigating, however, Board Member Melissa Victor was quoted as saying "We did...

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17 Jun Atlanta Library District Board accepts resignation of Trustee –

Posted at 19:43h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) - The third resignation this year came from Angie Harrison. During their June 14, 2018, regular meeting, the Atlanta Public Library District Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Library Trustee Angie Harrison. Harrison's resignation is dated effective April 13, 2018 - it is unclear...

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17 Jun McHenry County State’s Attorney – His words: Justice is Ethics and Truth in Action

Posted at 19:06h in Algonquin Township, feature, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 4 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - McHenry County State's Attorney Patrick Kenneally has the term "Justice is Ethics and Truth in Action" on his website. So what does "Justice is Ethics and Truth in Action" really mean? Of interest in that phrase is the word Action.  It mean's doing...

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16 Jun Learning Liberty: Learning Watchdogs!

Posted at 19:48h in feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 6 Comments

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Learning Liberty: "On this fantastic episode, the trio learn about government corruption and the amazing people risking a lot to bring transparency to the masses. You don't want to miss this episode with the Edgar County Watchdogs!" Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cyqgu4hSb0 . Our work is funded entirely thru donations...

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15 Jun Clark County Board approves “2nd Amendment Support” Resolution –

Posted at 19:28h in Clark County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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MARSHALL, IL. (ECWd) - Today, the Clark County Board passed a Resolution expressing its displeasure with the Illinois State Legislature's continuous attacks on the Second Amendment Rights of its citizens. Similar to Effingham County who recently adopted a Gun Sanctuary Resolution, the Clark County Board adopted a...

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14 Jun Algonquin Township being sued for actions taken beyond their authority

Posted at 18:01h in Algonquin Township, feature, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - Is there anyone that does not understand that one public body cannot pass resolutions and policies for another public body? It would do the Algonquin Township Board well to find new legal counsel and begin following their own laws and stop trying to...

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14 Jun Bob Miller – “promote and serve the professional interests of the several elected Township Highway Commissioners of McHenry County”

Posted at 11:54h in Algonquin Township, feature, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 2 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - Township law provides specific authority for a "Township" to be a member of an Association. (60 ILCS 1/85-15) Township Officials of Illinois. The township board may provide for joining the township in an association of townships or a not-for-profit corporation with membership consisting of, townships...

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14 Jun Illinois Sec of State Publishes Order on Atlanta Library District; Atlanta Taxpayers saved $200k –

Posted at 08:05h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 4 Comments

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ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) - Bottom line? The Secretary of State declined to make the Library repay the Live and Learn Grant, but it did acknowledge everything we wrote about the grant application and the process surrounding its receipt. Additionally, the Atlanta Public Library District taxpayers saved...

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