Although three years old, it's clear this needs re-published as we still have public bodies that just don't get it! First published February 14th, 2015 Edgar Co. (ECWd) - Having attended more public meetings than I can keep track of, there is one issue that keeps rearing its...
Carlinville, IL. (ECWd) - Statements to the Attorney General, when reviewing open records and open meetings complaints, should be sworn to under oath. The City of Carlinville replied to my complaint of alleged FOIA violations for their refusal to provide public records related to their appointed representative's...
Illinois - (ECWd) - During the Chicago Tribune Editorial interview with Gubernatorial candidates Jeannie Ives and Governor Rauner, Ives stated that the Rauner Staff had told her the reason the Governor has been silent on the Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino scandal was that the auditor was...
TUSCOLA, IL. (ECWd) - We finally have a copy of the "Complaint" filed against Tuscola CUSD #301 Superintendent, and now candidate for Regional Office of Education Superintendent, Michael Smith. Last month I requested a copy of this letter from the Tuscola Schools FOIA Officer, Superintendent Michael Smith,...
Illinois (ECWd) - Yes, it's the silly season once again and as we always do prior to elections, we point out clear falsehoods and alleged violations of law by those running for office. We encourage everyone to first read all the related ROE #11 articles we recently...
Illinois (ECWd) - This week the FBI detained six Illinois police officers for stealing money and drugs. This astonishing story was covered by the Chicago Tribune in this article.  CBS News also covered the story in this article.  Fox covered the story in this article. ...
WASHINGTON D.C. (ECWd) - President Trump has released the Devin Nunes FISA memo. Read it (here) and form your own opinion: [pdf-embedder url="https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Devin-Nunes-FISA-memo.pdf"] . <...
Cook Co. (ECWd) - Maine Township violated the Open Meetings Act during their November 28th, 2017, meeting by allowing the Clerk to vote and instructing three board members that they must abstain. The violation covered in this article lead to this article confirming the Attorney General...
CHRISMAN, IL. (ECWd) - More alleged electioneering using public resources. This time it is in a school building in Chrisman. In addition to the 6 School Superintendent's electioneering with public resources detailed in a previous article (here), we now find campaign signs for the Michael Smith for...
TUSCOLA, IL. (ECWd) - It has come to our attention that Michael Smith, current Superintendent of Tuscola School District, and Candidate for the Office of Superintendent of Regional Office of Education #11 has been busy using his school district email for electioneering purposes. Not only has he...
