...step further and stated the intent of the act was to protect the citizen’s right to know. The Open Meetings Act was created with a specific policy. “(5 ILCS 120/1)...
...when the auditor stated the cost to the taxpayers could be “multiples” of the $700,000.00 cost to the taxpayers being discussed. This point is important because it directly refutes the...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) – The Taylorville Daily News ran a story today which appears to clear up the misinformation provided to them by the Shelby County State’s Attorney. “Regional Radio...
...home rule unit of local government having only those powers expressly granted to them by the state legislature or state constitution, they must ask where they were granted the power...
...everyone to actually read. Facts: Quote from States Attorney Press Release: “The audit revealed that $326,315 was overpaid to employees and $332,598 was underpaid to employees. The final result of...
...If we had more officials willing to simply follow the law as McReynolds did we would see far more things getting fixed in this state. Thank you Sheriff McReynolds. ...
...BAC. See the arresting report at this link. During his booking, the Mayor makes his phone call to what he said was his attorney, and states, “under the advice of...
...stating it was “part of options for farming.” Shelby County State’s Attorney Nichole Kroncke was present at this meeting and opined that it complied with the Open Meetings Act when...
...coal to generate electricity may be a sensible “solution to the crisis of the day.” New York v. United States, 505 U. S. 144, 187 (1992). But it is not...
...hold people accountable for their intentional and reckless abuse of candidates during the election cycles. Don’t take this the wrong way – true statements against candidates, no matter how bad...