Illinois (ECWd) - Once again, let me begin by stating, "you can't make this stuff up!" A recent board meeting of the Illinois Community College Board pointed to problems they are facing due to the States budget matters, and some of those concerns may affect community...
Edgar Co. (ECWd) - Most in Edgar County know the history of the Edgar County Jail and its living conditions. From the days of Karl Farnham being the Sheriff and being sued for its condition to today, the lawsuits continue. According to the Federal Government, since...
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BLOOMINGTON, IL. (ECWd) - The Edgar County Watchdogs will be in Bloomington, Illinois with Americans For Prosperity Foundation on September 24th, from 8:00 a.m. until noon at the Holiday Inn and Suites for another round of Watchdog Training "101". . It is FREE, although registration is not...
KANKAKEE, IL.(ECWd) - We received information that the Kankakee Valley Airport Authority ("KVAA") had recently voted to approve a contract to roof their building(s). Information we received also pointed to one of the Commissioners having voted in favor of the contract knowing it would be awarded...
CLARK COUNTY, IL. (ECWd) - During the September 19, 2016 Clark County Park District regular board meeting, it was discovered by Commissioner Turpin that they were approving an expense to the Marshall Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $5,000.00 for the Wall Dog Project. Mr....
Winnebago County - (ECWd) - According to the FBI press release, "Claassen used her position as the approved for payments from Winnebago County to vendors to steal approximately $368,137 from the County. Claassen further admitted in the plea agreement that from April 15, 2014 to July 1,...
MARSHALL, IL. (ECWd) - According to Gary Strohm, Cory Sheehy, Marhsall's Public Works Director, stated that they had "lost" the $8,500Â "annual donation"Â they usually get from the Park District because of the Edgar County Watchdogs. We thank them for admitting once again that we were right in forcing...
DuPage Co. (ECWd) - While the media is going nuts over recent revelations pertaining to former State Representative Ron Sandack's extorsion situation, I would like to point to what could prove to be the real message and teaching moment. Sandack is quoted by the Chicago Tribune...
CLARK CENTER, IL. (ECWd) - ECWd was "invited" (message on our tip line) by some local residents to attend their Township Board meeting. They were concerned that the township was about to gift real estate to a local business after it was discovered the local business had...
