Truth & Transparency – The way it is supposed to work!
MARTINSVILLE, IL. (ECWd) – The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), has become one of the most important tools available to the public. Important for two key reasons. Educating the public of the facts pertaining to their local government. Provides a venue for the public to audit records forensically, which leads to accountability of not just […]
Feb-Mar 2014 Issue of Disclosure Available Thurs/Fri –
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) – The much-awaited Feb-Mar 2014 issue of the Disclosure News Magazine will be available in Edgar County no later than Friday, Feb 21, 2014. Picture of the front page is below…
Reggie Phillips – the rest of the story!
ECWd’s -110th State Representative As the primary approaches the mud is starting to sling. With claims we are not reporting on Reggie Phillips, and insinuations we are getting paid by him and Brad Halbrook, we thought it best to address the recent accusations presented to us pertaining to Reggie Phillips. After the last article on […]
Top (#3) IDNR Official Resigns after Sick Day Investigations –
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) – An article published by the Better Government Association(BGA), stated that a top Illinois department of Natural Resources administrator was forced to resign following investigations by the BGA and several news organizations into the fact that he had participated in several out of state professional bass fishing tournaments while on sick leave from […]
Dan Rutherford Politics – Lies, Sex, Cover-Ups!
ECWd’s -Governor’s Race Severance Agreements appear to be part of common practice with state level elected office holders, but we are not sure what true reason such an action is justified for a state employee. Normally, if you do your job you keep it. Screw up you get disciplined. Screw up real bad you get […]
Darrel Cox – Lies, Sex, & Cover-ups
ECWd’s – 110th State Representative Race What would you do if your daughter came home and told you a law enforcement officer grabbed her breasts? What would you do if your wife came home and told you a law enforcement officer grabbed her breasts? What would you do if your mom cam home and told […]
Mike Heltsley files for Stalking No Contact Order – Judge Denies It…
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) – After a contentious county board study session in January, board member Mike Heltsley decided to attempt to obtain a Stalking, No Contact Order against Rob Bogue. Judge Everhart rightfully denied the OP, stating it was the wrong remedy. the Order and Transcripts of the Court hearing are below. What Led Up […]
Edgar Co. Board Has Confirmed Audit Statement Incorrect –
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) – During the Edgar County Board Study Session this morning (2-10-2014) at the Highway Department, a board member provided an update to the Edgar County Audit performed under former Chairman Jim Keller, and the questions we have been trying to get answered for almost 2 years. See the article I wrote last […]
"The Mailing Labels" –
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) – After the unsigned two page letter was received (click here for article), I submitted a FOIA request to the Edgar County Clerk asking for receipts for purchases of pre-printed mailing labels within the past 60 days. I received the requested records today, and what it shows is that there were 3 […]
Confirmed: Chris Patrick Violated The Law…again…
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) – In what is clearly another example of the lawlessness in this county, the Attorney General has confirmed our claim that Chris Patrick violated the Open Meetings Act by having me removed from the June 12, 2013, Edgar County Board meeting. This meeting was a fairly lively meeting in which the lies […]