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July 1, 2025

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Former Oakland FPD Trustee Home For Sale – Part II

Coles Co. (ECWd)- We covered the inconsistencies in the property tax concerns for the now-convicted and former Fire Protection District trustees’ home in this article.  After our request for assessment records for the last 6 years on the property in question, according to his Mother,

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Former Oakland FPD Trustee Home For Sale – Part II

Coles Co. (ECWd)- We covered the inconsistencies in the property tax concerns for the now-convicted and former Fire Protection District trustees’ home in this article.  After our request for assessment records for the last 6 years on the property in question, according to his Mother,

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Orland Fire District Chief Retired With $390,000.00 Payment –

Orland Fire Protection District (ECWd) – This is what happens when public entities permit unlimited accumulation of sick time and also permit the converting of comp time to sick time. Upon his retirement, former Orland Fire Chief Michael Schofield received a lump-sum payout of more

Kankakee County Board Member Resigns After Lawsuit Seeking His Removal –

Kankakee, Ill. (ECWd) – Kankakee County Board Member Chris Tholen has apparently resigned from office after a lawsuit seeking his removal was filed. The lawsuit filed by the State’s Attorney alleged Tholen failed to file his mandated Statement of Economic Interest, even after timely notices

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Oakland FPD – $235,000.00 In Loans Since 2014 – Spent on…?

Coles Co. (ECWd) – We covered the police reports related to the investigation and later prosecution of Kyley Willison, former Oakland Fire Protection District Trustee in this article. Did the investigation miss some things? Within the police report, it documents the identification of an outstanding

Shelby County – State’s Attorney Subpoenas’ Draft Audits

Shelby Co. (ECWd)- Shelby County State’s Attorney Ruth Woolery issued a subpoena to the County Chairman (copy here) and we understand one was also sent to the auditing firm but do not have a copy of that one at this time.  A request has been

Shelby County – Civility Hits New Low – “Oh, He’s Black”

Shelby Co. (ECWd) – Shelby County had its long-awaited draft audit presented to them during the August regular meeting.  The Auditor, Timothy Watson with Benford Brown & Associates presented the audit and within the first few moments of his appearing on the screen, a comment

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