McHenry County-Political Influence vs Justice
…fall in line with the rest of the state. Most know Judges talk, State’s Attorneys talk, Lawyers talk, Village and City Mayors talk. The politics of Illinois knows no bounds…
Former LaHarpe Mayor plead guilty to Attempted Official Misconduct –
LaHarpe, IL. (ECWd) – Ryan Kienast, former mayor of LaHarpe, Illinois, plead guilty in Hancock County Circuit Court for the activity we exposed last year thanks to local residents and…
Vermilion County Regional Airport Authority; 4 of the 5 Commissioners disqualified –
DANVILLE, IL. (ECWd) – The Vermilion County Regional Airport Authority has five commissioners appointed by either the county board chairman or the mayor of Danville. The Authority operates under the…
Algonquin Township Road District – Public credit used for Christmas gifts.
…OK. No, that is not true! Ask the former Pekin, Illinois Mayor who reimbursed the city for his cash advances on the city credit card. http://caselaw.findlaw.com/il-supreme-court/1001898.html The Illinois Supreme Court…
Beth Whisman resigned as Commissioner of Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority –
…an article posted to WJBC’s website (here), the Airport Authority’s attorney gave a legal opinion that she should resign. Additionally, Normal’s Mayor Chris Koos claimed the city’s attorney didn’t see…
Mt. Pulaski Mayor James Cole resigns – Stipulates no legal action to be taken against him?
…actions of the Mayor which may well constitute felony crimes. We asked him to resign, as did other board members. The article on those events that includes the video of…
Mt. Pulaski Attorney terminates legal services – Cites state of affairs of the city and conflict of interest
…and if so, the remainder shall be effective. However, the mayor may disapprove entirely of an ordinance, resolution or motion making an appropriation. If the mayor fails to return any…
Watch Carlinville Mayor Demuzio violate my civil rights during meeting –
…how wrong this was (here). Next, Mayor Demuzio tries shutting me down again, by continuing on with their attorney’s false interpretation of public comment rules. Even after “giving” me 3…
Carlinville’s Attorney, Mayor obstruct meeting, give bad advice, violate rights –
…city, and attempted to convince Mayor Demuzio to commit a crime by violating the Open Meetings Act. It was only through the level-headed, calm, quick-thinking of ECWd co-founder Kirk Allen,…
Alderman Cindy Campbell “astounded” at the “arrogance” of citizens who dare question her –
…become involved. See for yourself – and know that the 3-minute time limit imposed by the mayor was a violation of the open meetings act because it violated the council’s…