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

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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30 Apr Clark Co. Park District – the next meeting –

Posted at 09:16h in Clark County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 3 Comments

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Clark Co., IL. (ECWd) - This article is to clarify when we believe an elected park district commissioner takes office - or more importantly, ceases to be a commissioner. From the Illinois Park District Code: Commissioners shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified...

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30 Apr College of DuPage – Disinfecting has begun!

Posted at 08:43h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 5 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - We outlined a list of issues that we felt the College of DuPage should take action on and by all indications they are listening! Our list is below and those matters in red are the ones that are on point with our suggestions...

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29 Apr College of DuPage – Obstructing justice?

Posted at 13:13h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 2 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - When a Federal Grand Jury and the DuPage County Grand Jury request specific records it would be wise to provide them, and by all indications that is not what COD has done. My request for records was simple.  Copies of all subpoenas issued...

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28 Apr College of DuPage – Herricane Graphics with no insurance certificate –

Posted at 09:36h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 3 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - The history with Herricane Graphics and the clear appearance of a Pay to Play operation is being brought to light yet again. (Click here for the numerous articles exposing this particular vendor and COD failings.) Who is responsible for allowing a Foundation...

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28 Apr AG Lisa Madigan rendering FOIA Law useless –

Posted at 08:16h in Attorney General, Cook County, feature, Lisa Madigan by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 12 Comments

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SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) - There are several instances where the inaction of the Attorney General's office leads to the public being improperly denied public records. This is simply another case we decided to highlight today - more are coming: Last summer Cook County decided it could violate...

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27 Apr COD- Higher Learning Commission points to failures

Posted at 14:58h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - The Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) feedback report to the College of DuPage contains some very disturbing information.  Disturbing because of its findings, as well as its failings in findings. The COD mission is to be a center of excellence in teaching, learning,...

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26 Apr NIU Official dials wrong number – leaves message on getting around procurement code –

Posted at 20:51h in DeKalb County, feature, NIU by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 14 Comments

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DeKalb, IL. (ECWd) - Mistakes can be costly! On May 15, 2014, Bill Nichlas called from an NIU phone number to talk to "Ralph" - or he thought he called Ralph - and left a message on a cell phone that appears to be discussions on how...

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26 Apr Park Director uses the park’s phone to bully, harass, insult, and lie –

Posted at 10:52h in Clark County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 5 Comments

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CLARK CO., IL. (ECWd) - More information is coming out about Charity Murphy, the Clark County Park District's Executive Director, and her use of public funds, property, and credit to harass, insult, and lie to people simply for exercising their right to have access to public...

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