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04 Dec Coles County Taxpayer Suit Dismissed -did Judge telegraph path to victory against Coles County? – Updated!

Posted at 18:50h in Charleston, Coles County, Coles County States Attorney, feature, Mattoon by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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Coles CO. (ECWd) - The lawsuit filed against Coles County and their irregular assessment practices has been dismissed by the Federal Court but not without an interesting twist. The legal doctrine of Comity appears to have been key in this particular ruling and it's important for people to...

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04 Dec Fosterburg notified Carlinville Nov. 17th about their decision to ditch Alluvial Regional Water Company –

Posted at 14:44h in City of Carlinville, feature, Fosterburg Waer District, Macoupin County, Madison County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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CARLINVILLE, IL. (ECWd) - Our last article suggested that the new regional water company was not forthcoming about the status of Fosterburg Water District's membership (in Illinois Alluvial Regional Water Company). I also commented the appearance was that things were happening behind the scenes, but Fosterburg Water...

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01 Dec Carlinville should demand replacement of David Foreman, Attorney for new regional water “Company” –

Posted at 11:30h in City of Carlinville, feature, Fosterburg Waer District, Jersey County, Macoupin County, Madison County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 5 Comments

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JERSEYVILLE, IL. (ECWd) - "Illinois Alluvial Regional Water Company" - LOL Pretty catchy title - however, the fact remains, neither Carlinville nor Dorchester have statutory authority to do what they are doing and their attorney, Mr. David Foreman, gave bad "legal advice." OK, so we have a "Regional...

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29 Nov Algonquin Township – Private vehicles on Township I-PASS account

Posted at 15:41h in Algonquin Township, feature, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 5 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - While reading court records, we found allegations of former Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob Miller having accessed the I-PASS account in October of 2017 and making changes to the account as well as having used the I-PASS system for personal vehicles. A Freedom...

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28 Nov Algonquin Township Clerk -“It’s not my responsibility”

Posted at 12:22h in Algonquin Township, feature, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 8 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - During our last couple articles regarding Clerk's duties, numerous people reached out wanting us to disclose where we got our information.  We never disclose our sources, but more often than not, the information is part of a public record that can be...

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28 Nov Algonquin Township Clerk Excuses 101

Posted at 10:03h in Algonquin Township, feature, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - When it comes to elected officials we commonly find they have no clue what their obligations are under the law, because the vast majority of them have never read the law pertaining to their obligation for the office they hold.   When that...

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28 Nov Frank Mautino’s Attorney abruptly cancels FOIA Hearing in Edgar County Circuit Court

Posted at 09:53h in Edgar County, feature, Illinois Auditor General by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 7 Comments

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EDGAR CO., IL. (ECWd) - Prosecuting a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit has never been an easy task, and actions like those of Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino's attorney are making it more difficult. The Illinois Freedom of Information Act permits FOIA lawsuits against State Agencies to...

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27 Nov Algonquin Township – Was equipment sold in violation of law?

Posted at 14:52h in Algonquin Township, feature, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 4 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - The former Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob Miller, also former President of Township Officials of Illinois, appears to have sold equipment in violation of state law. I referenced the TOI connection as it is the organization that offers training and direction for...

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27 Nov Convict Matthew Sorensen, Former McLean Co Board Chairman, reports to Federal Prison today –

Posted at 14:22h in Bloomington, feature, McLean County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Bloomington, IL. (ECWd) - Former McLean County Board Chairman, Matthew Sorensen, was convicted on wire fraud in federal court in September 2017. He was sentenced to 12 months and 1 day in federal prison, fine of $100, and restitution of $490, 975.00. His partner in crime was also...

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27 Nov Algonquin Township – Further evidence the Clerk is wrong on meeting attendance

Posted at 11:24h in Algonquin Township, feature, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 5 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - As shared in this previous article, the Algonquin Township Clerk Karen Lukasik is of the opinion the Township Board can't hold a meeting without her present, in essance giving her the power to hold the board hostage to her schedule. The previous article...

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