Chatham, Ill. (ECWd) – This is simply another example of government attorneys trying to figure out ways around the letter of the law, and in the end the only real losers are the taxpayers who paid for this ridiculous lawsuit. The Village of Chatham, located
Chatham, Ill. (ECWd) – This is simply another example of government attorneys trying to figure out ways around the letter of the law, and in the end the only real losers are the taxpayers who paid for this ridiculous lawsuit. The Village of Chatham, located
Grundy, Kendall, and Will Co. (ECWd) Yesterday, we published this article regarding the massive malfeasance that was taking place with the now-former Superintendent of the Grundy-Kendall Regional Office of Education. As referenced in that article, we were awaiting the response to a Freedom of Information
Will, Grundy, and Kendall County Regional Offices of Education – (ECWd) – In 2023, we were provided key information alleging violations of law by numerous elected and public-employee individuals tied to the Regional Offices of Education (“ROE”) for Will, Grundy, and Kendall Counties. This article
Shelby Co., Ill. (ECWd) – This is to inform our readers that we will not be attending the Shelby County Board meeting tonight, May 8, 2025, as we have other engagements. Here is the agenda (HERE). The link to Shelby County’s YouTube page (HERE) should
Bolingbrook, Ill. (ECWd) – Jackie Traynere, one of the administrators in DuPage Township, tendered her resignation on April 17, 2025, with an effective date of May 30, 2025 – which would be after she uses her accrued sick and vacation days. Traynere cited the “mental
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Jerseyville, Ill. (ECWd) – In January we reported that Kattie Abbey, the Jersey County Treasurer, was under Illinois State Police investigation for allegations of misappropriation of public funds in this article. Last Friday, May 2, 2025, Kattie Abbey was charged with Class 2 Felony Theft
Will Co. (ECWd) – Too little, too late. When former Attorney General Lisa Madigan was in office, we routinely saw the Public Access Counselor’s (PAC) office issue clear language determinations regarding the Open Meetings Act (OMA), and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) violations. The same
Nason, IL – . Reposted with permission from Southern Illinois Watchdogs:(Please like and share that page) . A Nason City Council meeting took a dramatic and chaotic turn Thursday evening (May 1, 2025), marked by resignations, public outbursts, and ultimately, the arrest of a sitting
Tallahassee, Florida (ECWd) – During our recent trip to Florida, Peter Schweizer invited the Edgar County Watchdogs to The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer for a discussion on local governments. We appreciate the invitation to speak. Listen to it and read it (HERE). If you
Madison Co., IL. (ECWd) – The Veterans Assistance Commission of Madison County (“VACMC”) has, in the past year attempted to make excuses as to why they think they can donate money to other organizations. The Military Veterans Assistance Act (“MVAA”) was established by the legislature
