DuPage Co. (ECWd) - Representative Peter Breen testified in support of his wood chip bill on behalf of his constituents a few weeks ago and we now have proof many portions of his testimony was based on either false information and/or in some cases what appear...
Springfield (ECWd) - Follow the law and be honest, that is all we ask. This is the condensed version(LOL) that every legislator in Springfield needs to read regarding the wood chips of DuPage County and the attempt to change one law that will impact the...
DuPage Co. (ECWd) - About a month ago I wrote this article about our legislators passing laws to legalize activity that had been going on in violation of the law. As was pointed out in #3 of that article, a new bill has been drafted...
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) - Rides Mass Transit District ("RIDES-MTD")filed its amended complaint a couple of weeks ago in their lawsuit alleging Edgar County owes them over $152,000 - which was the remaining funds after all debts were paid from the allegedly dissolved East Central Illinois mass Transit...
WHEELING, IL. (ECWd) - Oral copulation for $20. That's right. One thing that most voters expect and demand of a candidate is Truth. Especially on a candidate questionnaire. When candidates for office decide to try and skirt around the Truth, we believe it is our duty to call...
South Jacksonville, IL. (ECWd) - After South Jacksonville Police Chief Hallock was reinstated with full back-pay, his attorney, Tyson Manker, filed a request for an Official Misconduct Inquiry into the Village of South Jacksonville Trustees, Village Officials, and/or employees for the alleged improper release of information to local...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - Myth – A clean audit proves nothing was done wrong as it relates to the management and use of public funds. Fact - Only a forensic audit will tell you if money is being handled in accordance with the law. We have...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - When we write about illegal actions by public officials, in this case, the Shelbyville Township, it’s important to understand what we are saying. Illegal simply means a violation of law, and does not always indicate a criminal violation. When it comes...
KANKAKEE, IL. (ECWd) - According to January 23, 2017, Board Minutes, the Kankakee Valley Park District Commissioners have been receiving "two free rentals for non-manned facilities." Who knows what else they may be receiving? As we have discussed in numerous other articles about other park districts in...
Shelby Co. (ECWd)- Donations - Public Funds for Private Purpose? We ask that the Township Officials of Shelbyville Township cease any further improper donations and comply with the law moving forward. We know they know how to comply with certain portions of the law, specifically the...
