College of DuPage (ECWd) - The exposure of no bid contracts to COD Foundation member's businesses has become the forefront of our work in the last 6 months. The most egregious exposure of numerous questionable actions was Herricane Graphics, with claims of being an Architect in...
DuPage Co. (ECWd) - Yes, the pattern is very clear! As reported in this article, a pattern of behavior has been established as it relates to business practices at COD. No bid contracts are routinely awarded to Foundation Board Members and contracts are not being disclosed to...
DuPage Co. (ECWd) - Oh how the dots keep connecting! Can anyone explain why the taxpayers of District 502 should be paying for Breuders dinners at the private restaurant, Barrington Country Bistro, which is owned by the very manager of the Waterleaf? I mean seriously, it's...
DuPage Co. (ECWd) - Today in the Daily Herald, COD President Breuder attempted to deflect the issues raised by the vote of no confidence, however, it is clear he has once again shown his inability to be totally honest with the public. In response to claims that...
BLOOMINGTON, IL. (ECWd) - On Friday, February 20, 2015, the Bloomington City Council held a Special Meeting and Censured Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner for his offensive comments towards a local writer who wrote things he did not agree with. Here are some of his comments leading up...
CHICAGO, IL. (ECWd) - With the upcoming Mayoral and Aldermanic elections for the City of Chicago, the city has apparently decided to keep requested public records a secret. The records requested are such that they could point to disqualification for office if revealed. On January 31, 2015,...
DuPage Co. (ECWd) - The pattern is clear! Prepare an approval document with minimal information, signatures of Administrators and the President, and place it on the agenda for approval, all while never including the very contracts being voted on! (Board Approval Document) How many no-bid contracts to businesses...
Sexual harassment is wrong as is working in a hostile work environment. Librarians, library employees and patrons are forced to endure that when libraries allow unfettered Internet viewing that is against the law but that the powerful American Library Association says is intellectual freedom. Learn...
ORLAND PARK, IL. (ECWd) - Motions to dismiss Bittman's lawsuit on 7 of the 13 counts have been filed after Bittman filed her amended Complaint. The remaining 6 counts involve matters of fact that cannot be dismissed outright, but will be answered when the judge rules...
CLARK CO., IL. (ECWd) - We were notified today that the Clark County Park District Commissioners and the Executive Director were served with a letter demanding they comply with their non-discretionary duties to comply with the Park District Code. This letter was sent to them by a...
