College of DuPage (ECWd) - During a special meeting of the College of DuPage Board of Trustees, the Investment Report was presented to the board. In this report, the COD Treasurer stated that in September of 2014, there were $160,000,000.00 (One Hundred Sixty Million Dollars) invested in...
Clark Co., IL. (ECWd) - After sitting through a Clark County Park District meeting where Larry Yargus' son-in-law decided to chastise everyone for not donating to the 3rd of July Celebration and fireworks - even though nobody was asked and no postings requesting donations was had...
Springfield, IL. (ECWd) - Text of the Bill is here and the link will provide an up-to-date status. Synopsis As Introduced Creates the Fund Education First Act. Beginning with fiscal year 2017, requires the General Assembly to appropriate for the general State aid formula under the School...
Edgar Co., IL. (ECWd) - There is a Special County Board meeting scheduled for Friday, August 14, at 1:00 p.m. to declare a vacancy in the seat held by Ben Jenness. Agenda is on the County's website here, or read it below: Friday, August 14, 2015 – Agenda EDGAR...
Edgar County, IL. (ECWd) - We have received confirmation that Edgar County Board Chairman Ben Jenness has resigned his position as the Chairman and as a Board member. More information to follow...
Edgar Co., IL. (ECWd) - The Edgar County Clerk has posted the videos of the Edgar County Board Study Session from Monday morning and the Edgar County Board Meeting this morning, August 12, 2015. In the regular board meeting the public comment starts at 2:00 with Mrs....
DuPage Co. (ECWd) - One would think when you reach the level of a Chief Officer, let alone Fire Chief, you would understand the ramifications of releasing personal medical information of your employees without their permission, however, it appears that is not the case for Chief...
Edgar Co., IL. (ECWd) - During the Edgar County Airport meeting on Monday night, August 10, 2015, an Edgar County Sheriff Deputy arrived and attended the meeting. After the meeting, I asked county board member Heltsley if he caused the deputy to come to the meeting. He...
Vermilion Co., IL. (ECWd) - The Vermilion County Board is set to take action to limit public comment time from five minutes per person, to three minutes per person. this will come to a vote at their August 11, 2015 County Board Meeting. After taking extensive heat...
Effingham, IL. (ECWd) - According to the Effingham Daily News, Effingham, Illinois’ new Mayor, Jeff Bloemker stated that he thinks the Open Meetings Act is “dysfunctional because it inhibits the free exchange of ideas." Wow, maybe he should resign now. He thinks the Mayor is no different than...
