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29 Aug First Amendment Trumps Defamation – Palin Defamation Case Dismissed

Posted at 21:38h in College of DuPage, Corruption, Dishonest, DuPage County, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature, IL State Reps, Illinois by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 2 Comments

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United States (ECWd) - The Federal District Court issued their order today in the Sarah Palin Defamation case and even though you may not agree with what the New York Times printed, the federal courts have properly applied the well-established case law that should be taught...

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28 Aug Atlanta Public Library – Bank loans in violation of law – Time for Illinois Comptroller to act!

Posted at 07:55h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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Logan Co. (ECWd) - The Atlanta Public Library took out multiple bank loans and all indications are those loans are not allowed by law. 75 ILCS 16/40-5- Sec. 40-5. Buildings and equipment. (a) Whenever the board determines or resolves to erect a building to be used as a...

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27 Aug Vermilion County Board Chair Mike Marron “called out” by local Danville Resident

Posted at 21:48h in 102nd District, 110, feature, IL State Reps, Vermilion County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 3 Comments

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DANVILLE, IL. (ECWd) - Mike Marron "called out" by local Danville Resident. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="237"] Mike Marron pic from campaign flyer[/caption] Mr. Mike McClain wrote to the News Gazette about his perspective on Vermilion County Board Chairman, Mike Marron.  This was published in the August 25th, 2017...

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27 Aug Gilman Auditors looking into alleged embezzlement / Official Misconduct –

Posted at 16:47h in feature, Gillman, Iroquois County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 3 Comments

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Iroquois Co. (ECWd)- We have confirmed there is an ongoing investigation pertaining to alleged/apparent embezzlement & official misconduct.  Although the Audit is not completed, contrary to what we were first told, we have been assured as soon as it is completed a copy will be forwarded. ...

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27 Aug Atlanta Public Library – Secret loans exposed

Posted at 13:52h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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Logan Co. (ECWd) - The evidence of malfeasance and secret deals keep piling up for William Thomas and the Atlanta Public Library Board. You can review all the previous articles at this link and rest assured, there are plenty more to come. In response to our most...

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26 Aug Kansas Fire Protection District wins Water Ball contest

Posted at 16:44h in feature, Kansas Fire Department by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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Ashmore (ECWd) - Ashmore Fire Department once again hosted numerous Fire Departments for the Annual Water Ball tournament during the annual Ashmore Days festival. This event is a long standing tradition in the Fire Service and is used as a means to attract volunteers for local...

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26 Aug McHenry County Administrator – Two step shuffle

Posted at 16:27h in feature, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 7 Comments

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McHenry County (ECWd) - When you pay a person $195,881.00 to be "responsible for managing the cost-effective delivery of county services for more than 300,000 residents", you might expect him to know what services are under the hat of the County Government he is responsible for. After...

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26 Aug Court: Parkland College Trustee and college employee are incompatible –

Posted at 12:03h in Champaign County, feature, Parkland College by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Champaign Co., IL. (ECWd) - On August 23, 2017, a Champaign County Judge determined that the positions of Parkland Community College Trustee and employee of the college are incompatible with each other and gave College Trustee and employee Rochelle Harding the opportunity to decide which position...

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26 Aug Orland Park Public Library Runs Afoul of Local Government Travel Expense Control Act

Posted at 09:50h in Cook County, feature, Orland Park, Orland Park Public Library by KDuJan 2 Comments

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(Orland Park Public Library Director Mary Weimar's credit card spending is questioned.) ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS -- (ECWd) -  A strong argument can be made that the Orland Park Public Library Board (OPPLB) of Trustees has run afoul of the Illinois Local Government Travel Expense Control Act (50...

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25 Aug McHenry County – Lord Franks – Republic or Kingdom?

Posted at 20:35h in feature, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 7 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - We were tipped off during a meeting in Springfield Wednesday afternoon about a special meeting that was called in McHenry County.  It was suggested we be there as we were assured County Chairman Jack Franks was going to show the board who...

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