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14 Oct NewsTribune Tries, But Fails In Reporting LaSalle Police Officer Incident –

Posted at 22:14h in feature, LaSalle County, LaSalle Police Department, LaSallle Police Department by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 3 Comments

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La Salle, IL. (ECWd) - Tom Collins, reporter for the News Tribune, decided to take a swat at our facts by simply asking the La Salle Police Chief to clarify the issues raised in this previous article (here). First, he says we "got that much right" when...

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14 Oct LaSalle Police Department – No sex, just kissing -The story is falling apart

Posted at 13:51h in feature, Illinois State Police, LaSalle County, LaSalle County States Attorney, LaSallle Police Department by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 4 Comments

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LaSalle Co. (ECWd) - All indications are we face a national problem when it comes to trusting our government both at the National, State, and Local level.  Questionable actions by public officials are the primary cause of this distrust and when attempts are made to...

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14 Oct LaSalle County State’s Attorney violates Freedom of Information Act –

Posted at 10:18h in feature, LaSalle County, LaSalle County States Attorney, LaSalle Police Department by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 2 Comments

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LaSalle Co. (ECWd) - When the top law enforcement officer of a county can't follow the law it is time for the people to think long and hard about the type of society they are willing to accept.  As it relates to LaSalle County, it...

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13 Oct Illinois – If you are wondering…

Posted at 10:22h in feature, Illinios HFS by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 2 Comments

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Illinois (ECWd) - For those that may be wondering how bad things are in this state, grab a cup of coffee and try to relax and digest the information I was just provided regarding the termination of a State Employee. Yes or No, “Have you ever...

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12 Oct Edgar County Corrections Officer Charged – Domestic Battery & Aggravated Assault With Maul Splitter –

Posted at 13:18h in Edgar County, Edgar County Sheriff Department, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 12 Comments

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Edgar Co. (ECWd) - I received a tip shortly after labor day of a domestic violence call that involved an Edgar County Corrections Officer and her sister, a dispatcher for Edgar County 911.  I was told the matter was being swept under the rug and...

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12 Oct InvEnergy’s Wind Farm Joins “WALL OF SHAME” –

Posted at 07:49h in Champaign County, feature, Invenergy, Livingston County, Vermilion County, Wind Turbine by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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InvEnergy's wind farm joins "WALL OF SHAME" (InvEnergy owes Champaign County $480,298 in unpaid taxes.) Recently, we shed a spotlight on three parcels of land in Champaign County which have unpaid taxes in the California Ridge Wind Farm developed and partially owned by INVENERGY which is 90%...

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10 Oct DuPage Public Guardian / County Board Member Seeks AG Opinion –

Posted at 21:44h in DuPage County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 4 Comments

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DuPage CO., IL. (ECWd) - DuPage County Board Member and DuPage County Public Guardian, Donald Puchalski, has asked the Illinois Attorney General for an opinion on whether or not he is prohibited from holding both offices. The letter is below. In the letter, he points to the...

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10 Oct Windfall turns into Wind FAIL for Champaign County Taxpayers –

Posted at 18:17h in Champaign County, feature, Invenergy, Livingston County, Vermilion County, Wind Turbine by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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InvEnergy claimed they were going to be "good neighbors" and bring lots of jobs and income to Champaign and Vermilion County when they constructed the so-called "California Ridge (CalRidge) Wind Farm."  It appears they have broken another promise by failing to pay taxes on their...

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09 Oct Ron Stone Votes To Pay For Mural on Building He Owns Using Public Coffers –

Posted at 08:23h in Clark County, feature by LisaThomas 4 Comments

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CLARK CO., IL. (ECWd) - Commissioner Ron Stone, in February of 2016, was the first person to bring up any discussion of the Clark County Park District sponsoring a Wall Dog Mural of Mill Creek Park (AKA Clark County Park District). How interesting he failed to...

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08 Oct LaSalle & Peru Police Departments – Action taken but no paper trail

Posted at 12:39h in feature, LaSalle County, LaSalle County States Attorney, LaSalle Police Department, Peru Police Department by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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LaSalle Co. (ECWd) - A recent tip came in regarding a LaSalle Police Department Sgt that if true would be problematic for both the officer and those handling the investigation.  A copy of the tip can be found at this link.  Key points of information have...

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