OPPL – Bittman lawsuit – May4 filings –

05 May OPPL – Bittman lawsuit – May4 filings –

Posted at 08:05h in Cook County, feature, Orland Park Public Library by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 24 Comments

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Orland Park, IL. (ECWd) - Bridget Bittman's attorney finally finished filing all documents as ordered by the Judge. This batch was an Opposition to a Motion to Dismiss, and Opposition to Partial Motion to Dismiss. These filings can be read or downloaded below: [gview file="https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/5-4-2014-A.pdf" save="1"] . [gview file="https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/5-4-2015-B.pdf" save="1"] ...

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04 May College of DuPage – Discovery continues!

Posted at 21:30h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 2 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - As it relates to the College of DuPage Foundation; "WHEREAS, the Foundation was established as a separate, not-for-profit corporate entity and exists for the principal purpose of advancing and furthering the aims and purposes of the College and is a private corporation organized...

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04 May Orland Park Library – Bittman lawsuit update – Judge denied motion –

Posted at 14:51h in Cook County, feature, Orland Park Public Library by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 24 Comments

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ORLAND PARK, IL. (ECWd) - Last week, after numerous motions to extend the time to respond, Bridget Bittman's attorney filed several Motions in response to various Motions to Dismiss. Also filed was a Motion to allow excessive pages (over the court's maximum) and an extension to file...

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03 May College of Dupage – Reform agenda takes back seat to bickering

Posted at 20:25h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - What may become the meeting of all meetings to remember years from now began with former Chairman Erin Birt claiming she had an illness that prevented her from speaking.  It did not take long for that claim to be proven false as...

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03 May College of DuPage – Board actions bring more scrutiny.

Posted at 14:09h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 3 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - During the last College of DuPage trustee meeting it became evident what once was a 6:1 split on most everything is now a clear 4:3 division with critical questions being lobbed at the new board majority. Critical questions are important and will help...

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02 May NIU – More Booze for School Leaders …

Posted at 22:05h in City of DeKalb, DeKalb County, feature, NIU by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 6 Comments

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DeKalb Co. (ECWd) - With all the recent attention brought to light with the College of DuPage and their now banned-from-campus President and his love for alcohol, you would think others would get the message. Not the case for Northern Illinois University President and board members who...

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02 May Clark Co. Park Director “misleads” Commissioners again…

Posted at 20:54h in Clark County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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Clark Co., IL. (ECWd) - During the April Clark County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Terry Stepp asked if the leased lots covenants included taking power from, and giving it to, the committee designated to keep tabs on the leased lots. In response to that question, Charity...

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02 May College of DuPage – Student Enrollment Grant Fraud/Manipulation?

Posted at 17:40h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - "We practice, and hope to inspire, integrity, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all of our interactions with students and members of the many communities we serve. Therefore. I am particularly pleased with the faculty's choice to focus on ethics as the lens...

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02 May Edgar Co. Sheriff not answering FOIA requests – hires secretary –

Posted at 12:02h in 911 Board, District 4 (Crestwood), Edgar County, Edgar County Board, Edgar County Sheriff Department, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 13 Comments

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Edgar Co., IL. (ECWd) - Early in April we received word that the Sheriff had conducted interviews for the open secretarial position due to the retirement of the previous secretary. In the interview process, the Sheriff invited Nanette Crippes, Edgar County Emergency Telephone System Director, "ETSB", and...

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02 May Clark Co. Park Director skirts own rental payments –

Posted at 07:23h in Clark County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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Clark Co., IL. (ECWd) - When Freedom of Information Act requests were submitted for seasonal and annual campsite payments, the Executive Director retaliated by posting this offensive message on Facebook. She claimed it was to "alert" the campers that they should now somehow be scared of...

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