Mt. Pulaski Mayor James Cole resigns – Stipulates no legal action to be taken against him?
…action of filing a criminal complaint with the local law enforcement agencies and their County State’s Attorney. If we continue to allow people to get away with violating our laws…
OEIG Punts complaint on Gov. Rauner Administration –
…another two-step shuffle we are so familiar with in the State of Illinois. I firmly believe this state is doomed without some type of outside intervention from the Federal Government….
Wesley Township – Laws don’t seem to matter – Supervisor should resign – Part III
…on to the local State’s Attorney, then a decision to prosecute can be made. If your local State’s Attorney refuses to prosecute, demand an explanation as you must be ready…
Michael Parkinson, Madison Co. Board member and Granite City Police Officer: Prohibited Interest in Contract –
…payment of his attorney fees, thus making it a contract in which he was financially interested. People v. Scharlau, 141 Ill.2d 180(1990) – Danville’s elected commissioners convicted in state court…
Springfield Airport Authority disqualification remains even after Frank Vala resigned as Township Trustee –
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) – The State Journal-Register reported (here) that Frank Vala was resigning as Woodside Township Trustee, “rather than go through a legal battle that could cost taxpayers money.”…
Frank Vala unqualified for office of Springfield Airport Authority Commissioner –
…by the Sangamon County Board, and was Elected as Woodside Township Trustee in 2017. Vala had previously “allowed” a $2.42 million 5-year state property lease, on real estate purchased for…
Mt. Pulaski Attorney terminates legal services – Cites state of affairs of the city and conflict of interest
…effective legal representation to the City of Mt. Pulaski moving forward. This is not a decision we take lightly, but based on the current state of affairs at the City,…
OEIG responded to ethics complaint on Illinois Governor Rauner
Illinois (ECWd) – We received a confirmation letter on our ethics complaint pertaining to Governor Rauner’s alleged co-mingling of political activities with state resources. The letter sent by the Illinois…
Ford County – Alleged personal use of public property exposed –
…big deal as just about every County Highway Engineer in this state is given a vehicle to drive for work-related matters and transportation to and from work. However, in this…
Alderman Cindy Campbell “astounded” at the “arrogance” of citizens who dare question her –
…Campbell is typical of what we see across this state, who thinks everyone except her is completely ignorant. The truth will show the opposite to be true, especially if she…