Video: Discussing Vermilion County Airport Authority and Edgar County Airport –

15 Jul Video: Discussing Vermilion County Airport Authority and Edgar County Airport –

Posted at 21:24h in Edgar County Airport, Edgar County Board, FAA, feature, Vermilion County, Vermilion County Regional Airport Authority, Whiteside County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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EDGAR Co., IL. (ECWd) - In the video below, Rob Bogue and I are discussing various airports in Illinois, to include issues with the Vermilion County Regional Airport Authority's Commissioners, and the issues with the Edgar County Airport. https://youtu.be/A65lJrDTjdQ . Our work is funded entirely thru donations and we ...

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15 Jul Why is the Northwest Herald silent on Local 150 reply brief that contains false allegation – Were they put in their place?

Posted at 14:01h in Algonquin Township, feature, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - Where is the local reporting? The Plaintiff, James Sweeney, Union 150, and AFL-CIO filed this Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Counterclaim on June 26th, 2018.  Contained in that brief is an allegation that got our attention in light of a recent...

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14 Jul State Board of Elections Personal Data Breach – Was the problem telegraphed – Is it really fixed?

Posted at 15:19h in feature, Illinois by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 4 Comments

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Illinois - (ECWd) - Illinois news publications are buzzing about the Federal charges filed against Russian nationals related to the hacking of the Illinois State Board of Elections computers.  See more on those stories at Illinois News Network, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times.  Was passage of SB172 the...

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13 Jul Lawlessness in Algonquin Township continues

Posted at 20:50h in Algonquin Township, feature, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 3 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - The more we watch the current Algonquin Township, the more we are convinced those in charge have no business in public office as they can't follow the simplest of laws. 60 ILCS 1/100-5 - (a) The township board may employ and fix the...

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13 Jul Northwest Herald Editor takes to Facebook to refute claims of being Fake News -Let the comedy hour begin!

Posted at 19:21h in Algonquin Township, feature, McHenry County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 3 Comments

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McHenry Co. (ECWd) - John Styf, Editor of the Northwest Harold took to the Cary Grove Politics Facebook page in what appears to be an attempt to school the Algonquin Township Road Commissioner on journalism and fake news after he posted a statement pertaining to an article...

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13 Jul Wesley Township – Americans with Disabilities Act compliance failures could subject Township to Lawsuit.

Posted at 12:42h in feature, Wesley Township, Will County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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Will Co. (ECWd) - During the last township meeting, it was pointed out that there was no handicap parking or signage as required by Federal Law. Failure to have such parking and proper signage violate the Americans Disabilities Act. From the US Access Board: Are accessible spaces required...

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12 Jul Wesley Township – Township Board charging for use of public park – Violation of State Law

Posted at 15:05h in feature, Wesley Township, Will County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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Will Co. (ECWd) - Let's consider this a class in Township Government for dummies. The Township Code on Parks is found at this link.  It's a really large law that contains a whopping 4 sections. We suggest reading laws from the top down.  In some cases, like this...

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12 Jul McHenry Co. Chairman Jack Franks letter to Algonquin Township is a lie –

Posted at 09:28h in Algonquin Township, feature, Jack Franks, McHenry County, McHenry County Board Chairman by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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McHenry County, IL. (ECWd) - When we used the term "lie" in the title, we define it as providing a written document (via email) with language purporting to have the support of those who are listed at the bottom of the letter. This letter lied about...

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11 Jul Danville Alderman Steve Foster’s alleged felonious activities while in office –

Posted at 14:00h in feature, Vermilion County, Vermilion County Regional Airport Authority by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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DANVILLE, IL. (ECWd) - We have recently written about Steve Foster, and other's, disqualifications of office that prevented them from serving as a Vermilion County Regional Airport Authority Commissioner. That disqualification is clearly spelled out in an unambiguous way, in language a 3rd grader could understand,...

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11 Jul Wesley Township – Supervisor refusing to provide records – misleads the public.

Posted at 10:34h in feature, Wesley Township, Will County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 4 Comments

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Will Co. (ECWd)- When an elected official misleads the public it makes you wonder why, especially when the subject behind the misleading is a required filing obligation of the Board. Local citizens have been trying to get a copy of the actual budget passed during a recent...

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