Algonquin Township Road District Appeal – date set for oral argument – Local 150 motion denied
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – The Illinois Appellate Court Second District has set a date for oral argument in the Local 150 vs Algonquin Road District case. “On the court’s own motion, oral argument is hereby scheduled for 09/05/2019. A notice of the exact time, along with an acknowledgment, will be sent at a later date.” […]
Algonquin Township – Nelson’s letter – Singularly unimpressed
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – Algonquin Township attorney John Nelson has responded to Road District attorney Hanlon’s letter of July 11, 2019. We covered Hanlon’s letter to Nelson and others in this article. Reading Nelson’s letter, it would appear a nerve has been hit. The content of the letter is both comical and sad as it […]
Wesley Township – Former Highway Commissioner John Norton’s Answer to complaint conflicts with own testimony
Will Co. (ECWd) – During a recent court hearing, former Wesley Township Road District Highway Commissioner John Norton testified he was not an administrator of a particular Facebook page. We covered the details of that lie in this article. Looking at recently filed court documents we find serious conflicts with his recent testimony as well […]
Algonquin Township & Road District – “it was common knowledge that there would be some extra money in a check before the holidays.”
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – The former Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob Miller was investigated by the McHenry County State’s attorney’s office for possible Official Misconduct. One of the prongs of that investigation was miscellaneous pay. According to the investigation records, Miscellaneous pay was $100 per week on-call pay. As far as that pay being a […]
Gov Pritzker signs Township Supervisor Appointment Bill –
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) – Last Friday, Governor Pritzker signed HB3141 (Public Act 101-0104). This Act amends Section 60-5 of the Illinois Township Code, and among other changes, mandates a Township Trustee be appointed as Deputy Supervisor to perform the ministerial duties of the Supervisor when the office of Township Supervisor becomes vacant. The appointment process […]
Algonquin Township Road District – When personal purchases are not personal?
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – While I wish I could say the events below were fabricated and do not represent any real event, but I can’t, as the events below are true and documented by an investigator with the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s office. During the now-closed criminal investigation of former Algonquin Township Road District Highway […]
ATTN Public Officials: Details on how to get sued over public records requests-
ILLINOIS (ECWd) – Here are some ways to invite a lawsuit for violating the Freedom of Information Act: EDIT: The linked photos are not showing when you click on them, and we are working on fixing that problem. Post on Facebook how you will skin a cat, wrap it in an FOIA request and roast […]
Wesley Township – Did former Highway Commissioner John Norton perjure himself in a recent court hearing?
Will Co. (ECWd) – Wesley Township is a small community south of Willmington, Illinois. Within that community is a former appointed Township Road District official by the name of John Norton who has been the subject of numerous articles found at this link. Locals know him from his continual sick and vile comments towards the […]
Algonquin Township – If at first you fail, try, try again – Lukasik makes more demands – threatens counter suit amendment
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – A recent attempt by Algonquin Township Clerk Karen Lukasik to enrich herself failed, yet that has not stopped her from making more demands in a case where she brought a counter-claim. In that action, she alleged Gasser and others destroyed records but told authorities no records were missing during the criminal […]
Algonquin Township – Scheme to use Township funds to pay Road District Miller liabilities fails –
McHenry Co. (ECWd)- “My charge is clear and that is to bring this matter to a conclusion to staunch the bleeding of attorney’s fees from the public treasury.” That was the statement from Township attorney John Nelson, in a letter sent to all the attorneys involved in the Road District vs. Bob Miller and Lukasik […]