Death in holding cell at Edgar County Jail –

31 Aug Death in holding cell at Edgar County Jail –

Posted at 20:30h in Edgar County, Edgar County Board, Edgar County Sheriff Department, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Edgar Co., IL. (ECWd) - A woman's death in her cell at Edgar County's jail is under investigation, but authorities are stating at the moment that there is no foul play suspected...

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30 Aug College of DuPage – Trustee benefits, IRS rules, State law –

Posted at 21:52h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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College of DuPage (ECWd) - When it comes to the compensation of Community College Trustees (and Library Trustees and Park District Commissioners for that matter) the applicable statutes are very specific on what compensation and benefits are authorized to these elected officials. Here is the short answer:...

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28 Aug Update: OPPL – Bittman's SLAPP against Fox: "We do not live in Bittman's world" –

Posted at 11:23h in Cook County, feature, Orland Park Public Library by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 3 Comments

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Orland Park, IL. (ECWd) - On August 27, 2015, attorneys for Fox/DuJan filed their response in opposition to Bittman's motion to dismiss countersuit. It is a good read, so grab a cup of coffee and enjoy. What was filed today was their response to Bittman's motion to...

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28 Aug College of DuPage's Breuder – Burkhart / Herricane Graffics connections –

Posted at 09:14h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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College of DuPage (ECWd) - For the past 13 months or so we have been reporting on issues dealing with almost every aspect of how the College of DuPage had conducted its day to day business operations, and even connected a few foundation board members with...

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27 Aug Tri-State Fire Protection District – Chief has gag order on firemen –

Posted at 21:27h in DuPage County, feature, Tri-State FPD by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Tri-State FPD (ECWd) - You know there are problems, when as a public employee and citizen, you have to report any contact with elected officials to your boss. So goes the Tri-State Fire Protection District and a policy put into affect in 2011 - is it any...

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26 Aug College of DuPage – Trustee Diane McGuire's highly questionable expense claims –

Posted at 08:41h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 2 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - Updated to change "Lyle" to "Naperville" in relation to the Chamber of Commerce meeting. 8-29-2015 The self proclaimed "Ambassador" for COD, Dianne McGuire, racked up a small fortune in expenses during her current term in office.  (Previous article here) After a closer...

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25 Aug Sherrard CUSD-200 to pay $95k settlement for refusing 8 year old girl with service dog –

Posted at 22:39h in feature, Mercer County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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Sherrard, IL. (ECWd) - Some good news! Sherrard CUSD-200 school board tonight approved a settlement for more than $95,000 due to the school refusing to allow an 8 year old girl and her service dog to attend classes. "Service Dog Not Allowed in School" "Service Dog Not Allowed in...

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25 Aug Lerna, IL.: Conflicts of Interest with Mayor, Employee, Trustee –

Posted at 09:08h in Coles County, feature, Lerna by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 30 Comments

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Lerna, IL. (ECWd) - We have been receiving tips from Lerna residents for at least two years now, and decided there was enough information to attend a Lerna village trustee meeting. In July of 2015 we attended the trustee meeting in Lerna, which is a village due...

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25 Aug Tri-State FPD – Who is managing your tax dollars?

Posted at 09:03h in DuPage County, feature, Tri-State FPD by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - My concerns with the Chief of the Tri State Fire District began when I received a FOIA response with unredacted medical vitals of the firefighters under his watch.  (Click here for that article)  My experience with public officials that shirk important duties...

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24 Aug Saturday night boat fire at Mill Creek Lake –

Posted at 16:02h in Clark County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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Clark Co., IL. (ECWd) - Last Saturday evening, August 22, 2015, there was an incident at Mill Creek Lake, within the Clark County Park District, at the boat launch ramp where three women were injured, two with burns to their legs and a third with back...

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