SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) - We just received notice that Dr. Eric Hansen resigned his appointment to the Springfield Airport Authority on July 17, 2018. We have previously written about his disqualification from serving in that appointed position. In his letter, he states he is resigning due to "pressure...
DuPage County, IL. (ECWd) - DUPAGE COUNTY ELECTION WATCHDOG JEAN KACZMAREK GIVES NOTICE OF INTENTÂ TO SUEÂ Â ELECTION COMMISSION FOR ILLEGALLY WITHHOLDING Â SERIAL NUMBERSÂ OF DATED VOTING MACHINES CAST-OFF BY OTHER COUNTIES NOW IN DUPAGE GLEN ELLYN - Glen Ellyn resident and 13-year election watchdog Jean Kaczmarek gave notice to...
Edgar Co. - (ECWd) - The Northern Edgar County Ambulance Service is on shaky ground with their Medical Director, Michael Smith MD FAEMS. A recent letter sent to the NECAS outlines patient care concerns and points to it being an ongoing problem. The Medical Director who has oversight...
Will Co. (ECWd) - A forensic audit recently performed for DuPage Township in Will County has many scratching their heads. One of the main purposes of a forensic audit is to determine if transactions are compliant with the law, and to identify fraud and/or abuse of taxpayer...
UhWill Co. (ECWd) - Former Lincoln-Way District 210 Superintendent Lawrence Wyllie criminal trial has changed to November 26, 2018. According to the court docket, the previous jury trial date was set for December 3, 2018.  The court has blocked out 4 weeks for the trial which...
CHRISMAN, IL. (ECWd) - During the July 24, 2018, Northern Edgar County Ambulance Service board meeting, the board voted to increase the pay, thru "shift wages," of three EMTs: David Craig $600 per week Tommy Elliot $500 per week Vickey Johnson $450 per week It was a...
Effingham Co. (ECWd) - Tyranny -Â cruel, unreasonable, or arbitrary use of power or control. By Neiman's usurping of his authority, we refer to courtroom arguments from the State's Attorney who stated the board chairman directed him to pursue this litigation, however, the Chairman has no authority independent...
CHRISMAN, IL. (ECWd) - During its July 17, 2018, Special Meeting, the Northern Edgar County Ambulance Service ("NECAS") discussed several items in Executive Session. Among those discussions were: An "ultimatum" presented to the NECAS by Carle Regional EMS (this will be the subject of a future article) ...
CHRISMAN, IL. (ECWd) - During tonight's monthly meeting, the Northern Edgar County Ambulance Service ("NECAS") Board approved and signed employment agreements with its employees. The item was not on the agenda for discussion or vote, as the Open Meetings Act requires, and when I asked for a...
Illinois - (ECWd) - The Illinois Conservative Union has asked John and I to moderate a panel discussion pertaining to local government citizen watchdog matters. We welcome this opportunity as we have participated in similar panels to include the Illinois League of Women Voters Annual Convention and...
