Will Co. (ECWd) – We sued the WIll County Sheriff last week for alleged violations of the Freedom of Information Act. We requested certain 911 phone calls and incident reports. Will County […]
Will County Sheriff sued for alleged FOIA violations –
Algonquin Township – McArdle attempts to obtain a bogus order – Lukasik out – Miller now subject to oral discovery
McHenry County (ECWd) – There was a 10 am court hearing in the Gasser v. Lukasik case that began with a real eye-opener. McArdle presented a prepared order for the judge that […]
Wesley Township – Trustee Kennedy, other former Township officials, and a citizen named in Slander Per Se and False Light Invasion of Privacy and Civil Conspiracy law suit.
Will Co. (ECWd) – Wesley Township trustee Kathy Kennedy, former Township Highway Commissioner John Norton, his daughter, former Township Clerk Sarah Norton, and their father Donald Norton have been named in an […]
Algonquin Township – Numbers don’t match – coverage not allowed – Taxpayers carry the freight
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – We previously covered the insurance benefits being provided in Algonquin Township to past officials and dependents in this article. As we explained in the prior article, Bob Miller, […]
Pecatonica Township: A Third Open Meetings Act violation – Right to Speak –
Winnebago Co. (ECWd) – In an Illinois Attorney General Opinion dated August 3, 2017, Pecatonica Township was found to have violated the Open meetings Act by improperly limiting public comment to two […]
Wesley Township – John Norton sworn testimony problems Part III
Will Co. (ECWd) As mentioned in this article, a well-established pattern of behavior for John Norton, former Wesley Township Highway Commissioner, is his inability to be truthful while on the witness stand […]
Wesley Township – John Norton sworn testimony problems part II
Will. Co. (ECWd) – One of the well-established patterns of behavior for John Norton, former Wesley Township Highway Commissioner, is his inability to be truthful while on the witness stand in court […]
Wesley Township – Former highway commissioner John Norton testimony impeached by his own witness
Will Co. (ECWd) During this week’s wrap up of the former Westly Township Highway Commissioner John Norton hearing, which resulted in a Stalking / No Contact Order, Norton found himself in quite […]
Paris, IL High School Senior Night Video Clips –
Paris, IL. (ECWd) – The Paris High School held its Senior Night during its last home game of the season. Below are various video clips of the night, to include: Marching band […]
Allegations of theft from Vermilion Fire Department –
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) – We have confirmed allegations of theft from the Vermilion, IL. Fire Department, which is a part of the Paris Community Fire Protection District in Edgar County. The case […]
Will County Judge Harvey gets it: People have an absolute right to attend public meetings –
WILL CO. (ECWd) – Will County Circuit Judge Harvey gets it: People have an absolute right to attend public meetings. However, they cannot do what Wesley Township’s John Norton has done, which […]
AG: Pecatonica Township violated state law a second time: Right to Speak –
Winnebago Co. (ECWd) – “For the reasons explained below, the Public Access Bureau concludes that the Pecatonica Township Board violated the requirements of the OMA in connection with its January 15, 2019, […]
Written Order Denying Carlinville’s Motion to Dismiss –
Carlinville, IL. (ECWd) – On October 21, 2019, the following Order was entered in Macoupin County Circuit Court: “Before considering the parties’ substantive arguments at hearing, the Court offered the following opening […]
AG: Pecatonica Township violated the Open Meetings Act: Right to Speak –
Winnebago Co. (ECWd) – “For the reasons explained below, the Public Access Bureau concludes that the Pecatonica Township Board violated the requirements of the OMA in connection with its December 19, 2017, […]
DuPage Township – Former Supervisor Bill Mayer – “…payroll advance by an elected official constitutes a possible felony offense”
Will Co. (ECWd) – Bill Mayer, former DuPage Township Supervisor was plagued from exposure of his actions in numerous articles and public comments during meetings prior to his resignation. While many of […]
Video: Watchdog discusses Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner during public comment –
BLOOMINGTON, IL. (ECWd) – Earlier this month, Bloomington, IL. Mayor Tari Renner went on a local radio show to dispute a report that one of the city’s police officers resigned, and that […]
John Nelson, Pecatonica Township Attorney, discussed Watchdogs –
Pecatonica, IL. (ECWd) – During the October 15, 2019 Pecatonica Township Board of Trustees Meeting, the township attorney, John Nelson, while he was talking about us, stated that the [Edgar County Watchdogs] […]
Pecatonica Township critic taken away in the dark of night for attending meeting
Winnebago Co. (ECWd) – Pecatonica Township officials must think they live in N. Korea or China, or somewhere else that rules with an iron fist without the rule of law. At the […]
Carlinville’s Motion to Dismiss Denied, Certified Question Granted 10-17-2019
Carlinville, IL. (ECWd) – The Brotze v. Carlinville lawsuit, generally about whether the city had statutory authority to form and join a private non-profit water company, was heard today in Macoupin County […]
Village of Wheeling paid $34,000 to Watchdogs to settle FOIA lawsuit –
Wheeling, IL. (ECWd) – The Village of Wheeling recently agreed to pay $34,000 in attorney fees to settle a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit brought by Kraft for their denial of public […]
Coles Co. – Legal opinion confirms Watchdog position on private assessor – County exercised powers never granted
Coles Co. (ECWd) – The Concerned Taxpayers of Coles County group asked for our help almost three years ago regarding the County Assessments. One of the first key items we identified was […]
Algonquin Township & Road District – Benefits for former elected official – Elected officials and dependents receiving unauthorized benefits
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – While reviewing Algonquin Township records, we identified some troubling expenditures as it relates to insurance benefits ranging from coverage to officials no longer with the Township to family […]
ECWd Livestreamed Property Tax Relief Task Force Legislative Hearing in Coles County
Video is below, you should be able to watch it on this page, on YouTube, or on our ECWd Facebook page: We went live at a around 6 p.m. on Oct 15, 2019, […]
Illinois Cat Tax –
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) – Earlier this year, Governor Pritzker sign several new Bills amending the various statutes related to dogs and cats. Cat owners are now mandated to vaccinate against rabies, and […]
Plaintiff in Sexual Harrassment suit accused of practicing law without license
McLean Co. (ECWd) – The Plaintiff attorney and former McLean County Assistant State’s Attorney in a recently filed Sexual Harassment lawsuit out of McLean County is accused of practicing law without a […]
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, Chair of […]
Illinois Senator Christopher Belt filed false Statement of Economic Interest
Cahokia, IL. (ECWd) – On January 14, 2019, Illinois Senator (57th District) Christopher Belt filed a false Statement of Economic Interest related to his position as a Legislator. Belt was appointed to […]
Former Edgar County Jailer charged with Felony Possession of Firearm, violating Sex Offender Registry
Paris, IL. (ECWd) – On Sep 9, 2019, former Edgar County Jailer (and felon) Jason Ball was charged with failing to report change of address (as sex offender) and felon in possession […]
Algonquin Township – McArdle filing akin to “A television show about nothing”
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – Algonquin Township Road District Attorney Rob Hanlon filed a response to Davide McArdle’s motion for judgment on the pleadings in the Lukasik counterclaim case against the Road District. […]
Centralia Police Officer resigned after appearing impaired during training –
Centralia, IL. (ECWd) – Update: According to WJBDRadio.com, former officer Micah Sensel has been charged in Marion County with Class 4 Felony possession of controlled substance (on Sep 10, 2019) – he […]
