JERSEYVILLE, IL. (ECWd) - Someone found a unique way to show the public they want and appreciate public involvement and input. They arranged the board table in such a way as to force the public to look at their back-sides during the meeting. There is no reason these...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
