Coles County -Insufficient reporting keeps citizens in the dark – Part II
…the Board of Review, which the State’s Attorney has confirmed should not have happened. How can this person “feel” like they are doing the job they are supposed to? Or,…
Coles County -Insufficient reporting keeps citizens in the dark – Part I
…he is, it’s more logical to pay him that way, Bower explained.” A suggestion that he is an employee? The County Board Chairman confirmed with our State Representatives they contracted…
AG: Naperville improperly withheld public records –
…the records. AG’s determination: Municipal Ordinances are not “State law” and cannot be used as the excuse to withhold public records Public Utilities Act provisions are not relevant to this…
AG: Carlinville violated FOIA in claiming request was for commercial purposes –
…for the purpose of academic, scientific, or public research or education. Of course, we tried explaining that to Schuering and the City Council during public meetings, but they were hearing…
Lakewood, IL. Mayor Paul D. Serwatka resigned –
…resignation and that he has been spending more time “out of state” and will no longer serve as Mayor. We wrote about Serwatka several weeks ago when we detailed his…
Wesley Township’s new Clerk not answering FOIAs
…I return. Sarah Norton Wesley Township Clerk The Freedom of Information Act’s mandated 5-day response time does not state “unless you are on vacation” – no – it states 5…
2019 Election: Candidate Guide (Illinois) –
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) – The 2019 Illinois Election Candidate Guide from the Illinois State Board of Elections has been published. View a copy below or download your copy (here). This…
Civil Rights suit filed against city of Paris and three police officers
…States Constitution and 42 U.S.C. ” 1983 and 1988, and the Common Law of Illinois.”. “By the actions described herein, Defendants Jesse Lewsader, Richard Wilson and Ryan Washburn willfully and…
Coles County Sheriff Rankin – Under budget third year in a row.
…under budget numbers from the filed audit with the state. (See figures starting on page 30 of the pdf, 24 of the audit pages) Public Safety total under budget –…
Wheeling official: Being held accountable is a threat –
…to be the public policy of the State of Illinois that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts and…