Dolton, Ill. (ECWd) - We held a local government watchdog training session last Saturday at the Dolton Park District's field house with around 20 attendees. Lots of good discussion, questions, and answers. The handout with hotlinks is (here) for anyone interested - most of the workbook came straight...
Chicago, Ill. (ECWd) - Once again, former Lincoln-Way School District Superintendent Lawrence Wyllie's federal criminal trial is delayed due to his current and ongoing medical condition(s). He is still collecting more than $350,000 per year in retirement benefits (according to the Chicago Tribune). He was initially indicted by...
Manteno, Ill. (ECWd) - A press conference held by the Illinois Freedom Caucus was attended by an estimated 130 people last night, October 2, 2023, and a large group of them also attended the Manteno Village Board meeting to provide public comments. Topic of the press conference...
Franklin, WI. (ECWd) - Last weekend's Watchdog class in Franklin, Wisconsin was well-received and lots of questions were answered. For a copy of the workbook containing hotlink to various websites, court cases, and statutory reference (click here). The information contained within the workbook came from a variety of...
Shelby Co., Ill. (ECWd) - Robert Woodall was found guilty of murder and residential burglary in 2000.  During his Appeal for a rehearing due to the prosecuting attorneys having been improperly appointed to a position that did not exist by law, the court denied his appeal...
Franklin County, Ill (ECWd) - Franklin County (Illinois) recently completed a Forensic Audit (read it here) of the Franklin County Treasurer's office. According to the auditor, "The county treasurer lacks the skills and abilities to successfully perform the job duties required in this position." The Franklin County Board...
Cook Co., Ill. (ECWd) - Monica Gordon finally resigned as trustee of the Prairie State Community College board in a letter sent to board members yesterday. Her name has been removed from the college's website listing members of the board of trustees. We published an article detailing her...
For Immediate Release:                                                         Contact: Sept. 28, 2023                                                                         [email protected] ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES VILLAGE OF SHIPMAN TRUSTEE WITH THEFT AND MISCONDUCT Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that his office filed charges against a village trustee who formerly served as a village treasurer in Macoupin County for...
Honors highlight commitment to safety, customer satisfaction SPRINGFIELD – Reflecting the importance and vitality of the state’s aviation system, six airports have received Airport of the Year awards from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The awards were presented today during the Illinois Public Airports Association Fall...
Madison Co., Ill (ECWd) - In a rare, but significant decision, the Illinois Supreme Court ordered the civil trial of Robert Dorman and Douglas Hulme v. Madison County et al, to be heard in the Seventh Judicial Circuit, which includes Sangamon County. This effectively disqualified every...
