Two more Public Body Auditors point to possible fraud & embezzlement- CERWD & Gilman, Illinois

23 Aug Two more Public Body Auditors point to possible fraud & embezzlement- CERWD & Gilman, Illinois

Posted at 10:04h in Clark Edgar Water District, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature, Iroquois County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 5 Comments

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Illinois (ECWd) - Two separate audit reports this week have found problems to include possible fraud and embezzlement. In Edgar County, of all places - LOL, the Clark Edgar Rural Water District audit report was provided to the board Monday night and questions of fraud were raised...

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23 Aug Atlanta Library “answers” questions – regurgitates improper advice –

Posted at 09:32h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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Logan Co., IL. (ECWd) - The Atlanta Public Library District actually "answered" some questions in writing that were asked of them at the last meeting. However, they are desperately clinging to what we consider improper advice given by the Library District's Attorney, Mr. Phillip Lenzini, who failed...

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22 Aug Atlanta Public Library Attorney’s letter leaves out key points –

Posted at 15:55h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) - We are going to jump forwards a little bit to write about the letter submitted by the attorney for the Atlanta Public Library District, Mr. Phillip Lenzini. This letter was dated October 27, 2016, and written to Trustee Bill Thomas. Incidentally, this letter was...

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21 Aug Intergovernmental Agreements – Are they legal? How can you tell?

Posted at 12:24h in feature, Illinois by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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Illinois (ECWd) - Over the years we have seen numerous Intergovernmental agreements/contracts and opinions on them, that we felt compelled to once again educate the public and public agencies to the truth of those agreements. No, we are not attorneys nor is this legal advice as defined...

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20 Aug Iroquois County ICOM Board – Bonuses for Poor Performance? –

Posted at 20:23h in feature, Iroquois County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 4 Comments

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Iroquois Co. (ECWd) - Jed Beaupre made a motion that a bonus for evaluations should be given at the discretion of the Director - $50 for poor performance, $75 for meet expectations, and $100 for exceed expectations. Bill Stanley seconded the motion. All members voted "aye". Need...

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20 Aug Tinley Park Mayor Vandenberg’s Mysterious Visit to Police Station After Paul McCartney Concert

Posted at 11:36h in Cook County, feature, Tinley Park by KDuJan 7 Comments

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TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS -- (ECWd) - In a mysterious development in the matter of Tinley Park Mayor Jacob "Jake" Vandenberg's shameful behavior last month after the July 26th Paul McCartney concert, Freedom of Information Act requests made to the Village for video footage of the Mayor...

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20 Aug First time FOIA requesters 101

Posted at 08:36h in Clark County, feature by LisaThomas 9 Comments

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Today, I encountered individuals who wanted to know what to request through the Freedom of Information Act in order to check up on their local government spending. I am excited to oblige these fine individuals and I hope our readers take the time to do...

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19 Aug 2014 Union Hall Contract for Purchase violated law –

Posted at 22:06h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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LOGAN CO., IL.. (ECWd) - Our last article dealt with the Atlanta Public Library District's signing of a 20-year "Contract to Purchase" the building known as Union Hall. Library Trustee William Thomas and/or one of his business ventures owned the building. We believe this "contract" violated...

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19 Aug AG inquiring into Atlanta Library’s alleged Open Meetings violation –

Posted at 21:21h in Atlanta Public Library District, feature, Logan County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) - During the August 10, 2017 public meeting, the Atlanta Public Library District Board of Trustees voted on paying bills without providing enough information to the public on what they were about to vote on. What we were trying to figure out, was how...

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19 Aug AG requests LaHarpe release closed meeting audio over open meetings violations

Posted at 21:04h in feature, Hancock County, LaHarpe by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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LaHarp, IL. (ECWd) - On August 18, 2017, the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor issued an opinion stating that the LaHarpe City Council violated the Open Meetings Act on September 26, 2016, when it entered into closed session without a finding of imminent and probable...

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