Algonquin Township sued again for denial of public records –

07 May Algonquin Township sued again for denial of public records –

Posted at 08:36h in Algonquin Township, Chuck Lutzow, feature, James Kelly, McHenry County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 3 Comments

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Algonquin Township (ECWd) - Adding to the already lengthy list of lawsuits, and adding to the already lengthy list of public records denials, we sued Algonquin Township again for another allegation of a Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") violation. At some point these township officials will learn...

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05 May Coles County Board and improper health insurance benefits – Part 1 –

Posted at 07:48h in Charleston, Coles County, Coles County States Attorney, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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CHARLESTON, IL. (ECWd) - We have been talking to the Coles County Board during public comment time at the board meetings for well over a year. One of the subjects of discussion is county board member participation in the county's health insurance plan. We received nothing but...

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02 May Gov ignores parking laws outside AG’s Office

Posted at 13:46h in feature, Governor, GovPlates.com, Sangamon County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) - Nothing much to say about this except it appears certain public officials believe they are entitled to violate parking laws while in Springfield. The "No Parking Tow Away Zone" is clearly marked, as is the "Bike Lane." If you spot a government vehicle doing...

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02 May Gilman Star & Iroquois West Superintendent avoid truth-refuse to correct misinformation

Posted at 10:20h in Dr. Dvorak, feature, Gilman Star, Iroquois County, Iroquois West CUSD 10, John Elliot by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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Iroquois Co. (ECWd) - During our past coverage of the games being played by Iroquois West School Superintendent Dvorak, the local paper printed information that was factually false.  We demanded a correction to be published by the paper and also demanded an apology from the Superintendent...

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01 May Atlanta Public Library produces subpoena after getting sued –

Posted at 20:22h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) - In an effort to dispel election season lies, in particular, the one told about no investigations going on and it was nonsense to think any federal agency would be interested in a sleepy little old town like Atlanta, Illinois...

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30 Apr Algonquin Township Road District -Time Card Tuesday #13

Posted at 13:39h in Algonquin Township, Anna May Miller, Bob Miller, feature, James Kelly, McHenry County, McHenry County Board Chairman, Racheal Lawrence by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - If you are new to our Time Card Tuesday series we urge you to catch up by first reading part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12  As pointed out in our last article, it is abundantly clear, whoever was managing payroll has some explaining to...

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30 Apr Iconic Paris building deteriorating, creating safety concerns –

Posted at 13:36h in City of Paris, Edgar County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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PARIS, IL. (ECWd) - The former Citizens National Bank (now Dimond Bros Insurance) on the south side of the Courthouse square in Paris, Illinois has some apparent problems on its West side. Paris City Code Enforcement Officer, Jamie Littleton, closed the alley between Dimond Bros Insurance and...

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29 Apr Early Morning Kansas (IL) Fire Destroys Vehicles, Building –

Posted at 11:06h in Edgar County, feature, Kansas Township by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Kansas, IL. (ECWd) - At approximately 2:45 am on Monday, April 29, 2019, the Kansas Fire Protection District responded to a building fire next to the TGM grain elevator.  The building was a past fertilizer storage barn converted to farm storage.  It was fully involved in...

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28 Apr Former Edgar County Jailer charged with failure to register as sex offender

Posted at 11:55h in Edgar County, Edgar County Sheriff Department, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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PARIS, IL. (ECWd) - Earlier this month, Jason Ball was arrested and charged with felony failure to register as a sex offender and pleaded not guilty in Edgar County Circuit Court. Jason Ball is a former jailer for the Edgar County Sheriff's Department and convicted sex...

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28 Apr UPDATE: DUI charged in crash with Sheriff’s Deputy

Posted at 11:53h in Edgar County, Edgar County Sheriff Department, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature, Illinois State Police by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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PARIS, IL. (ECWd) - After an accident involving an alleged DUI, we can now confirm that Stacey Adams, Kansas, Il., was cited for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (Class A Misdemeanor), Posted a Bond of $100, her Driver's License, and has a first appearance in...

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