Algonquin Township – Numbers don’t match – coverage not allowed – Taxpayers carry the freight
…Article VIII section 1 of our State constitution which clearly states: Public Funds, property, and Credit shall be used only for Public purpose. There is no public purpose for the…
AG: Pecatonica Township violated state law a second time: Right to Speak –
…a meeting in order to address the Board. This Board knows it is unreasonable and that it violates the Open Meetings Act since the Attorney General has previously stated it…
Written Order Denying Carlinville’s Motion to Dismiss –
…following opening remarks, which the Court will reiterate: The Court recognizes water supply is an issue for the residents of Carlinville. The Court recognizes that the City has tried to…
DuPage Township – Former Supervisor Bill Mayer – “…payroll advance by an elected official constitutes a possible felony offense”
…P.A. 97-736 (eff. July 3, 2012). This provision stems from Article VII, Section 9(b) of the Illinois Constitution that states:” “Obviously, a pay advance that is paid back through future…
Coles Co. – Legal opinion confirms Watchdog position on private assessor – County exercised powers never granted
…Charles Stodden on the subject and it validates everything we wrote, even citing the very same case law as we did in this article. The Coles County State’s Attorney has…
Plaintiff in Sexual Harrassment suit accused of practicing law without license
…by the ARDC, which was his work email address at the McLean County State’s Attorney’s office. That email reminder stated that the reporting deadline (December 31, 2016) was fast approaching,…
Property Tax Relief Task Force Legislative Hearing in Coles County- Public urged to attend – October 15, 2019
Coles Co. (ECWd) – UPDATE: We will livestream this Hearing tonight: (click here) The Concerned Taxpayers of Coles County will host a Legislative Hearing Chaired by State Representative Mary Flowers,…
Illinois Senator Christopher Belt filed false Statement of Economic Interest
…appointed to fill the vacancy left by Senator Clayborne in January 2019. On his filed statement, question number 7 states “N/A” – but it is not “N/A” since he works…
Former Edgar County Jailer charged with Felony Possession of Firearm, violating Sex Offender Registry
…in possession of a firearm. These are Class 2 and 3 Felonies, respectively. Ball entered a not guilty plea to both charges on Sep 23, 2019, and demanded a trial…
Centralia Police Officer resigned after appearing impaired during training –
…– he posted a $500 bond and is awaiting trial. Centralia Police Officer Micah Sensel resigned from the department on June 17, 2019 after more than two years as a…