State Police looking into alleged sexual crimes of Jack Franks, McHenry County Board Chairman –
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) – According to the search warrant obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times, the Illinois State Police justified a search warrant referencing Jack Franks by stating that “probable cause…
Shelby County Sheriff Payroll excess confirmed – Numbers could hit over $300K
…was confirmed with the County Treasurer. We understand the State’s attorney has advised the Board of the overpayments during a recent meeting. The primary problem is no one is keeping…
Shelby County Sheriff Committee Meeting Canceled
…the right thing when presented with a situation that pointed to the meeting not being properly noticed. She contacted the State’s Attorney and asked what they should do. Why call…
NECAS’s $10,000+ Christmas bonus lists paid with public funds –
…have previously noted, Christmas Bonuses for public employees, or bonuses of any kind, violate state law (Article VIII, Section 1 of the Constitution and the Wage Payment and Collection Act)…
Algonquin Township Road District – Questions answered – Part III
…Team Act, an ethics commission acting under the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, a regional youth advisory board or the Statewide Youth Advisory Board established under the Department of…
Northern Edgar County Ambulance Service illegally gave away free money –
…in public funds as Christmas Bonuses in violation of state law. Christmas bonuses are impermissible gifting of public funds, especially when there are no employment agreements spelling out bonuses with…
Former Vermilion Fireman appeared in Court on theft charges –
…if he wished to hire an attorney, and Colter stated he did. Judge Lewis then set the next Court appearance for February 27, 2020. We obtained, thru a Freedom of…
Joliet Township – Senior Citizen Services Tax Levy Funds used for non qualified purposes – Part XVIII
…acknowledge on advertisements, letterheads, etc., that you are funded in part by Joliet Township.” Prairie State Legal Services Inc. spans across 36 counties in the state of Illinois. According to…
State Police: Ford County Corrections Officer’s stories didn’t add up –
FORD CO. (ECWd) – In its supplementary report on the investigation surrounding the death of Richard Gonzalez in the Ford County Jail, the Illinois State Police interviewed Ford County Corrections…
Shelby County – Facts disprove quotes of County Chairman
…an Assistant State’s Attorney but a Special Assistant State’s Attorney. (b) The State’s Attorney may appoint qualified attorneys to assist as Special Assistant State’s Attorneys when the public interest so…