ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) - Atlanta Taxpayers saved $200,000! Why is that important – besides the obvious? Let’s take a look at their spending and loans over the last 10 years. 6-28-08: Loan #32997. $100,000 Construction Expenses on Library Annex (Palm’s Grill and Atlanta Library Museum). Library board...
Will Co. (ECWd) - Township Clerks have one primary statute they have to deal with as it relates to Township operations. There are a few other applicable statutes dealing with the election process and the Road District duties, however, this Clerk has not been involved in...
Atlanta, IL. (ECWd) - Is this another case of credit card fraud/theft at Atlanta Public Library District? We’ve pointed out several cases of alleged credit card abuse/fraud/theft at Atlanta Public Library. This appears to be the case for another one. Christine Thomas is the wife of the former...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - The Algonquin Road District filed a RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO PETITION OF ROBERT MILLER TO INTERVENE in the McHenry County Circuit Court. Although the Response is directly on point regarding Attorney Thomas Gooch's poor attempt to invoke an attorney-client privilege for Bob Miller, other...
MORGAN CO., IL. (ECWd) - Morgan County Watchdog, Mr. Mike Woodyard, insisted the Morgan County Regional Planning Commission ("MCRPC") hold their meetings in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The MCRPC attempted to hold a public meeting on 9-11-2018, when after several objections were made by Woodyard,...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the mechanism for citizens to obtain public records. The Algonquin Township Clerk, Karen Lukasik has once again shown the public she has issues which might be best dealt with before attempting to be a "public servant". Last week I...
PAXTON, IL.- (ECWd) - The Ford County Board heard public comment during its monthly meeting. Most comments centered around wind farms and how they affect rural property owners. Video below: https://youtu.be/2D-QMepiGhM . Our work is funded entirely thru donations and we ask that you consider donating at the below link....
Wesley Township, IL. (ECWd) - During last night's meeting, Wesley Township Trustee John Smith resigned during the public comment portion of the meeting. He has been absent for several meetings lately, and even left a meeting several months ago saying that he quit, but since he failed...
Will & Dupage Co. (ECWd) - Wanting to make a difference in your local government but don't know where to start? Join us Sunday afternoon, September 16th at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Bolingbrook, IL from 1 pm - 5 pm. This FREE training will provide you with the...
Kankakee Co. (ECWd) - Over the last several years we have exposed numerous public bodies in this state that believe they can spend taxpayer money on things that have no public purpose. From birthday gifts to Christmas parties, and just about anything else you can imagine, we...
