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30 Sep Klein Thorpe Jenkins Law Firm Has Long List of Clients Who Violate Open Meetings Act

Posted at 16:37h in Cook County, feature, Orland Park, Orland Park Public Library, Tinley Park, Wheeling by KDuJan 2 Comments

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WHEELING, ILLINOIS - (ECWd) - At a recent Village of Wheeling public meeting, attorney James V. Ferolo from Klein Thorpe Jenkins represented the Village. Keen observers of Open Meetings Act violations committed in recent years have pieced together a concerning pattern where Klein Thorpe Jenkins, as a...

30 Sep Edgar County Airport car/plane show today –

Posted at 13:47h in Edgar County, Edgar County Airport, Edgar County Board, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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PARIS, IL. (ECWd) - The Edgar County Airport held a fly-in / drive-in today. Below are some pictures of the event (click on pics to enlarge): [gallery ids="39577,39580,39581,39582,39584,39585,39586,39587,39588,39589,39590,39591,39592,39593,39594,39595,39596,39597,39598,39599,39600,39601,39602,39603,39604,39605,39606,39607,39608,39609,39610"] . ...

30 Sep Maine Township Part II – Attorney’s written opinion akin to toilet paper

Posted at 13:19h in Cook County, feature, Main Township by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 3 Comments

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Cook Co. (ECWd) - Legal opinions are a joy to debate, especially when you're not an attorney. With that in mind, we encourage good attorneys to chime in on this multi-part analysis of Maine Township's Attorney Daniel Dowd and his opinion that a Food Pantry is...

29 Sep COD -John Valenta Sentencing update-

Posted at 22:33h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - It appears there were extenuating circumstances tied to Valenta's action that were not publicly disclosed until today's hearing. It turns out this convicted criminal played not only COD, but CBS and others. Paul McGovern of CBS radio testified that Valenta worked for CBS...

29 Sep Effingham County Insurance Committee caught fibbing to AG about secret meeting –

Posted at 19:51h in Effingham County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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EFFINGHAM CO., IL. (ECWd) - We previously wrote about an alleged illegal meeting of the Effingham County Insurance Committee, which has three members. Jeff Simpson and Karen Luchtefeld were attending this meeting which was held behind closed doors with no agenda posted. We called them on...

29 Sep COD – John Valenta sentenced to Eight Years- Restitution of almost $400,000.00

Posted at 18:39h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 3 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - The convicted College of Dupage thief John Valenta has been sentenced to 8 years in prison and hit with a restitution of upwards of $400,000.00. We are working on obtaining all the investigative files to report more detail on his criminal enterprise. As...

29 Sep Arraignment Day: Bloomington Coliseum’s “Felony 5” –

Posted at 13:40h in Bloomington, feature, McLean County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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BLOOMINGTON, IL. (ECWd) - By: Diane Benjamin I was back in court today, luckily not playing lawyer this time! I attended the arraignment of the Felony 5. Cameras are now allowed inside the courtroom, so I’m sure video will be available somewhere. I took photos: "I was asked by...

29 Sep Know something about CIAM or Coliseum? ISP Still Investigating –

Posted at 11:49h in Bloomington, feature, McLean County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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BLOOMINGTON, IL> (ECWD) - From BLNNEWS.com: Click here: https://blnnews.com/2017/09/29/know-something-about-ciam-or-coliseum/?fb_action_ids=10209828381456811&fb_action_types=news.publishes The Illinois State Police are still investigating! If you have information applicable to the case call them. 815-844-1500 Follow the prompts to Investigations – Leave a message I’m posting this at their request!...

29 Sep Brian Towne’s Arraignment Hearing was met with protesters again today –

Posted at 11:36h in feature, LaSalle County, LaSalle County States Attorney by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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LaSalle Co., IL. (ECWd) - Former LaSalle County State's Attorney and current Attorney with the Illinois State's Attorney Appellate Prosecutor's Office was in court this morning. Outside protesters gathered to show their displeasure with Towne. Towne's arraignment was continued until October 27, 2017. the Court set a $50,000...

29 Sep Atlanta Public Library District Electioneering to pass Tax Referendum – free ice cream for votes –

Posted at 08:21h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) - On review of past Atlanta Public Library District meeting minutes, it is evident the board was electioneering "using public funds, property or credit" in order to get the necessary votes to pass a tax referendum. How does the public feel about their...

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30 Sep Klein Thorpe Jenkins Law Firm Has Long List of Clients Who Violate Open Meetings Act

30 Sep Edgar County Airport car/plane show today –

30 Sep Maine Township Part II – Attorney’s written opinion akin to toilet paper

29 Sep COD -John Valenta Sentencing update-

29 Sep Effingham County Insurance Committee caught fibbing to AG about secret meeting –

29 Sep COD – John Valenta sentenced to Eight Years- Restitution of almost $400,000.00

29 Sep Arraignment Day: Bloomington Coliseum’s “Felony 5” –

29 Sep Know something about CIAM or Coliseum? ISP Still Investigating –

29 Sep Brian Towne’s Arraignment Hearing was met with protesters again today –

29 Sep Atlanta Public Library District Electioneering to pass Tax Referendum – free ice cream for votes –

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30 Sep Klein Thorpe Jenkins Law Firm Has Long List of Clients Who Violate Open Meetings Act

30 Sep Edgar County Airport car/plane show today –

30 Sep Maine Township Part II – Attorney’s written opinion akin to toilet paper

29 Sep COD -John Valenta Sentencing update-

29 Sep Effingham County Insurance Committee caught fibbing to AG about secret meeting –

29 Sep COD – John Valenta sentenced to Eight Years- Restitution of almost $400,000.00

29 Sep Arraignment Day: Bloomington Coliseum’s “Felony 5” –

29 Sep Know something about CIAM or Coliseum? ISP Still Investigating –

29 Sep Brian Towne’s Arraignment Hearing was met with protesters again today –

29 Sep Atlanta Public Library District Electioneering to pass Tax Referendum – free ice cream for votes –

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