MARSHALL, IL. (ECWd) - People have been asking what the more than $27,000 billed to the citizens of Marshall went for. This was authorized entirely by Mayor Sanders without any input from the city council. There was also a "cease and desist" letter delivered, and I...
MARSHALL, IL. (ECWd) - Just when I think I have the wasted tax dollars figured down to the penny, I get notified by readers that I missed a new invoice from Jill Leka, billed to the citizens of Marshall. (previous article) This new invoice involves an increase...
Northern Public Radio (ECWd) - Within about 5 1/2 hours of publishing their original article referencing spending at the College of DuPage, the Northern Public Radio made significant changes to their article. They kept the same title, and kept the same hyperlink as the original article. They...
College of DuPage (ECWd) - Northern Public Radio has changed the article referencing College of DuPage's President Breuder and the hunting club dues. A few days ago I sent an email to the news desk of NPR, pointing out inconsistencies in the colorful excuses provided over time...
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - The Edgar County Board held 3 meetings this past week. A special meeting and a study session on Monday, October 6, and a Regular County Board Meeting on October 8, 2014. We previously reported that the study sessi0n had a short special meeting...
VENICE SCHOOL DISTRICT (ECWd) - Cullen L. Cullen, seeking a seat in the Illinois House, was taken to task by his local news on lavish spending while serving as the school District Superintendent: From the Bellville News-Democrat article: O UR V I E W Don’t waste tax dollars CULLEN CULLEN,...
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - According the the Prairie Press, Jeff Wood, Democrat candidate for Edgar County Sheriff, has declined to participate in the upcoming Meet-the-Candidate night sponsored by the Prairie Press on October 16th. His reported excuse was that "sheriff department policy handicaps him in a format...
College of DuPage (ECWd) - President Breuder once again fails to address the $20 million email failure originated by him, instead he puts his sights on citizens that request information through the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. In his October 6, 2014 "Message from the President", you...
ORLAND PARK, IL. (ECWd) - This particular suit is just a small sample of how the public bodies in Orland Park view the public. It covers Freedom of Information Act violations, Open Meetings Act violations, and free speech issues. The Orland Park Police Department's excuse for not responding...
MARSHALL, IL. (ECWd) - A Motion has been filed asking leave from the Court to file a quo warranto suit seeking the ouster of city alderman Beverly Church from office. This is a quo warranto suit and is filed in the name of the People of the...
