Fosterburg, IL. (ECWd) - While we deeply sympathize with families and friends of loved ones who have died, there is absolutely no excuse for using public funds to pay for funeral dinner food. If there was a need, the board members should have reached into their...
Cumberland Co., IL. (ECWd) - The underlying questions: Was it necessary for the "board" of this alleged organization to ban an 11-year old from participating as a cheerleader in the final game of the year, based off of what they perceived was a "threat" after her...
Fosterburg, IL. (ECWd) - After receiving financial records dating back to 2008, it has become more apparent this water district thinks it is a private company and thinks it can expend public funds on anything it pleases - the law be damned. As an example, since December...
Cumberland Co., IL. (ECWd) - When an organization purports to establish rules, which include punishing offenders, the written rules are what must be followed. In this situation, it is our opinion that the Cumberland JFL Cheer Board failed to follow their own rules. There appear to be 5...
CARLINVILLE, IL. (ECWd) - File-stamped copy of the 4th FOIA lawsuit filed against Carlinville is below for your reading pleasure. The Complaint alleges the City of Carlinville failed to respond to a FOIA request. Feel free to hit the Donate button at the bottom of the page. [documentcloud url="http://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4116766-Thomas-v-Carlinville-File-Stamped-Complaint.html"...
Carlinville, IL. (ECWd) - In their quest to continue with a regional water concept, the City of Carlinville appointed an Alderman to an alleged regional water board to look at options. The option they have apparently decided to take is not an option they have the...
FOSTERBURG, IL. (ECWd) - The Bottom Line: Alcohol-fueled entertainment on the backs of the taxpayers. Fosterburg Water District finally provided receipts for their Super Bowl Weekend festivities and other parties they have been paying for with public funds. They claim, in writing, that no public business was discussed....
Cumberland Co., IL. (ECWd) - In part 3 of this series, we will discuss the activities of the Cheer team "Board Members" and coaches in the days leading up to the letter forever ejecting the 11-year old girl from the cheer team based on her mom's...
Cook Co. (ECWd) - In step with why Illinois is in such a deep financial pickle, Maine Township has spent taxpayer money once again on matters that could have been handled by the Supervisor or another FOIA officer. Instead of performing their duties, they pay their...
FOSTERBURG, IL. (ECWd) - "Effective January 1, 2017, No local public agency may reimburse any governing board member, employee, or officer for any entertainment expenses." So says the Local Government Travel Expense Control Act, 50 ILCS 150. On January 18, 2017, the FWD Board voted unanimously to adopt...
