...was using his position as a public official to operate private businesses using public resources. While some have attempted to imply we have claimed this private business to be Bob...
MATTOON, IL. (ECWd) – Happening now: Shores Jewelry fire in downtown Mattoon, Illinois. Emergency crews are on the scene. The fire started just prior to 6 p.m. today. No further...
...Report of Offense” – each Count being a Class 4 Felony. 720 ILCS 5/26-1 (a)(4) Transmits or causes to be transmitted in any manner to any peace officer, public officer...
...district. There is no provision in the Township or Highway code for a Non-profit private business to conduct their business utilizing the resources of a public body. I say resources...
MATTOON, IL. (ECWd) – UPDATE 4-21-2021: Rawlings was found NOT GUILTY in Coles County Circuit Court on 4-20-2021 Hilary Rawlings, 35, a school nurse with the East Central Illinois Area...
...a law enforcement officer did you ever participate in a Sheriff’s sale as a purchaser of items? THE WITNESS: Yes. Q. And what department, what county? A. Edgar County. Q....
...the Open Meetings Act, and the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act must be complied with. Some key things to remember: A resignation cannot be withdrawn A Supervisor who resigned cannot...
...and intimidating a witness in a federal lawsuit. A Federal lawsuit was brought against the Jasper County School District in 2017 by School Board Member Jed Earnest alleging certain civil...
...to a “physical incapacity” of any township officer, such board may temporarily appoint a Deputy to perform the ministerial functions of said officer. In the case with DuPage Township –...
...of the public body, but calling other attorneys to coordinate the responses which drive up the legal bills for the Township. An FOIA officer is supposed to be designated by...