...the action taken was in violation of the Open Meetings Act. We suspect since the board took action to “correct” their mistake the PAC will simply confirm the violation but...
...a public building, the answer is yes. In fact, the record we obtained could have been published as was without blocking the child’s face. We chose to block it as...
...bills before paying them. Had such a review been done, they all would know there was no secret these cameras were purchased. The trustees, as well as the clerk, could...
...Act and the Freedom of Information Act are supposed to work. When a public body votes on something during an open meeting, the public has a right to know what...
...requested records. McCubbin requested video from security cameras, as did I and at least one other person. My FOIA came back with the Township stating they did not have a...
...provided. That indicates the attorneys had knowledge this information was going to be provided to a third party, assuming they read their email. Considering the matter was previously discussed with...
McHenry County (ECWd) – Algonquin Township is named as Defendant in four more lawsuits filed since July 26, 2019 in McHenry County Circuit Court. Think how simple and inexpensive it...
...fact the camera was recording township activities by public officials on township property. Not one lawyer raised any concerns in that hearing about the recording be a potential criminal act...
...a designated attorney, Mr. Gottemoller, was to hire a qualified individual or individuals to secure a copy of the videos at Algonquin Township as well as copies of any and...
...as well as the nature and source of such income. An elected official that filed a Statement of Economic Interests was required to verify that the information contained in the...