Atlanta Library District’s unusual credit card use –
Atlanta, IL. (ECWd) – Is this another case of credit card fraud/theft at Atlanta Public Library District? We’ve pointed out several cases of alleged credit card abuse/fraud/theft at Atlanta Public Library. This appears to be the case for another one. Christine Thomas is the wife of the former treasurer, Bill Thomas, and the mother of […]
Algonquin Township – “Accordingly, the billing records give colour to the existence of criminal conduct”
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – The Algonquin Road District filed a RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO PETITION OF ROBERT MILLER TO INTERVENE in the McHenry County Circuit Court. Although the Response is directly on point regarding Attorney Thomas Gooch’s poor attempt to invoke an attorney-client privilege for Bob Miller, other language found in the response should concern Algonquin […]
Morgan County Watchdog shuts down Regional Planning Commission meeting –
MORGAN CO., IL. (ECWd) – Morgan County Watchdog, Mr. Mike Woodyard, insisted the Morgan County Regional Planning Commission (“MCRPC”) hold their meetings in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The MCRPC attempted to hold a public meeting on 9-11-2018, when after several objections were made by Woodyard, and a lengthy discussion between him and board […]
Algonquin Township Clerk: more records missing!
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the mechanism for citizens to obtain public records. The Algonquin Township Clerk, Karen Lukasik has once again shown the public she has issues which might be best dealt with before attempting to be a “public servant”. Last week I submitted an FOIA request for two sets […]
Ford County Board hears public comment- 9-10-2018
PAXTON, IL.- (ECWd) – The Ford County Board heard public comment during its monthly meeting. Most comments centered around wind farms and how they affect rural property owners. Video below: . Our work is funded entirely thru donations and we ask that you consider donating at the below link.
Wesley Township Trustee resigned during meeting –
Wesley Township, IL. (ECWd) – During last night’s meeting, Wesley Township Trustee John Smith resigned during the public comment portion of the meeting. He has been absent for several meetings lately, and even left a meeting several months ago saying that he quit, but since he failed to submit a signed resignation, no action could […]
FREE Watchdog Training September 16 – Bolingbrook IL -1pm-5pm
Will & Dupage Co. (ECWd) – Wanting to make a difference in your local government but don’t know where to start? Join us Sunday afternoon, September 16th at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Bolingbrook, IL from 1 pm – 5 pm. This FREE training will provide you with the information you need to hold your local government […]
Kankakee States Attorney Jim Rowe issued legal opinion on use of public funds-
Kankakee Co. (ECWd) – Over the last several years we have exposed numerous public bodies in this state that believe they can spend taxpayer money on things that have no public purpose. From birthday gifts to Christmas parties, and just about anything else you can imagine, we have uncovered it. When we write about those matters […]
Ford County Regional Planning Commission operating outside the law
Ford Co. (ECWd) – During the last Ford County Planning Commission, I asked by a show of hands if any of the board members had read their powers and duties for the office they held. Not a single person raised their hand to confirm they had done so although one person did nod his head […]
Wesley Township Clerk Sarah Norton files false police report- lies to police
Will Co. (ECWd) – Wesley Township Clerk Sarah Norton has filed a police report claiming she was harassed by a local citizen. The incident in question was filmed and after reading the report, it is clear the Clerk has filed a false police report, lied to the police, and her father misleads the police with […]