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  • Watchdogs sue City of Bloomington under Freedom of Information Act – December 8, 2019
  • Woodstock Attorney defends First Amendment rights of anonymous commenters – December 7, 2019
  • 100% Disabled 2-war Combat Veteran wins 2-year war to connect to city water – December 5, 2019
  • Prior to the McHenry Co. Deputy’s offensive phone call: Chicago Police, Courts And Protective Services Ignored Warnings Before Death Of 2-Year-Old Child – December 4, 2019
  • Mary McClellan, McHenry County Judicial Candidate’s 4th Bankruptcy could be problematic in local case December 4, 2019
  • Joliet Township – Road District attorney appointment in violation of state law confirmed – Part XVII December 3, 2019
  • Peoria Woman Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for Healthcare Fraud December 3, 2019
  • Joliet Township – “Clerk punched the Supervisor in his face” – Part XVI December 2, 2019
  • Joliet Township Clerk’s improper compensation – Part XV November 30, 2019
  • New Illinois Tax: Paid parking lots must be licensed and pay tax – November 29, 2019

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ETSB Financial Reporting to ISP does not match County Audit

By Kirk Allen on May 29, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Edgar Co. (ECWd) – Several years ago the legislature passed legislation which put the Illinois State Police in charge of 911 Administration and complete repeal of the Emergency Telephone System Act that […]

Alqonquin Township – Attorney James Kelly negotiates an increase in tax objection settlement

By Kirk Allen on May 29, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

McHenry Co. (ECWd) – It appears the Algonquin Township Board either has no clue what they are doing, or have given their Attorney free reign to settle cases at figures higher than […]

Algonquin Township – McHenry County State’s Attorney Kenneally closes door on criminal prosecutions

By Kirk Allen on May 29, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

McHenry Co. (ECWd) – McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally issued a letter today regarding criminal complaints filed by us and Karen Lukasik. “We have completed our investigation into the allegations that […]

Algonquin Township Board Violated Open Meetings Act

By Kirk Allen on May 28, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

McHenry Co. (ECWd) – The Attorney General Public Access Office issued their determination letter regarding our allegation that the Algonquin Township Board violated the Open Meetings Act by failing to post their […]

Video: Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner: “He sure doesn’t behave like someone who is African American” –

By jmkraft on May 28, 2019 • ( 7 Comments )

BLOOMINGTON, IL. (ECWd) – During the Mayor’s open house last week, Bloomington, Illinois Mayor Tari Renner stated that [U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas] “sure does not behave like someone who is […]

Edgar County ETSB – Improper contract issues exposed/stopped

By Kirk Allen on May 28, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Edgar Co. (ECWd) – Over the years we have continued to expand our database of information which includes how laws are applied by the courts, commonly known as case law.  The reading […]

Update: 76 underage apprehended, 2 unconscious, 2 deputies injured, 1 adult arrested –

By jmkraft on May 28, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

PARIS, IL. (ECWd) – Press release from the Edgar County Sheriff’s Department indicates there were a total of 76 underage people at the party, two underage people unconscious, several fights occurred, two […]

Favoritism within St. Clair County Electoral Board

By jmkraft on May 26, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

BELLEVILLE, IL. (ECWd) – Earlier this year we witnessed what can only be described as government-sponsored racism through actions taken by the St. Clair County Electoral Board. This is not about any […]

72 caught by Edgar County Deputies in underage drinking party, others go unpunished –

By jmkraft on May 25, 2019 • ( 4 Comments )

EDGAR CO., IL. (ECWd) – The Edgar County Sheriff’s Department has stated that 72 people were taken from an underage drinking party to the Edgar County Jail. This statement was released online […]

Algonquin Township – Trustee’s Lawrence & Victor Intimidation and Extortion complaint update

By Kirk Allen on May 23, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

McHenry Co. (ECWd) – In January of this year, Algonquin Township Trustees Rachael Lawrence and Mellisa Victor filed a criminal complaint with the McHenry County Sheriff’s office alleging intimidation and extortion of […]

Algonquin Township Road District – Time Card Tuesday #16 – a day late.

By Kirk Allen on May 22, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

McHenry Co. (ECWd) – This series is wrapped up with this article which includes all the remaining payroll periods in 2015 not covered in previous articles. A total of 45-time cards are […]

Illinois “Fix The FOID Act” legislation – Guns surrendered upon felony indictment, not conviction!

By Kirk Allen on May 22, 2019 • ( 6 Comments )

Illinois (ECWd) – While nothing has been done to multiple County Sheriff’s involved in selling seized guns illegally, and deputies illegally buying those guns, it appears the Illinois General Assembly is moving […]

Coles County Probation Officer repeatedly yells “F**king N*gger” and “there are sundown rules for black people” –

By jmkraft on May 21, 2019 • ( 8 Comments )

CHARLESTON, IL. (ECWd) – Coles County Probation Officer Megan R. Weaver was questioned during a Domestic Violence related Disorderly Conduct police investigation on Friday night, April 26, 2019 at approximately 11:30 p.m. […]

Onarga Public Library destroyed public records without authority –

By jmkraft on May 20, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

ONARGA, IL. (ECWd) – The Onarga Community Library District, apparently on advise of their attorney, George P. Cuonzo, has been destroying public records in violation of the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) […]

Township Supervisor vacancy bill passes out of both houses – next stop, the Governor

By Kirk Allen on May 17, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Illinois (ECWd) State Representative Brad Halbrook was the Chief Sponsor of HB 3141, which was legislation to fix the problems encountered when the office of Township Supervisor becomes vacant. The primary problem […]

Onarga Library Board Chairman says its not their fault they never post agendas

By jmkraft on May 16, 2019 • ( 11 Comments )

ONARGA, IL. (ECWd) – John Bank, who has been President of the Onarga Community Library District Board of Trustees for the past 17 years, sent a response to an email I CC’d […]

Onarga Public Library holds illegal meeting –

By jmkraft on May 15, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

ONARGA, IL. (ECWd) – Last night, the Onarga Community Library District held its regular monthly meeting in violation of the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act specifically requires public bodies to […]

Coles County Board and improper health insurance benefits – Part 3 –

By jmkraft on May 14, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

CHARLESTON, IL. (ECWd) – The Coles County State’s Attorney responded for a second time in reference to some Coles County Board members receiving unauthorized health insurance. ( Part 1 and Part 2 […]

Algonquin Township Road District – Time Card Tuesday #15

By Kirk Allen on May 14, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

If you are new to our Time Card Tuesday series we urge you to catch up by first reading the first 14 parts of this series (here).  As pointed out in every […]

Coles County Board and improper health insurance benefits – Part 2 –

By jmkraft on May 13, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

CHARLESTON, IL. (ECWd) – The Coles County State’s Attorney responded to my continued public comments in reference to some Coles County Board members receiving unauthorized health insurance. Part 1 of this series […]

Elwood, Indiana Fire Chief Brad Compton terminated as Chief / Demoted –

By jmkraft on May 11, 2019 • ( 13 Comments )

ELWOOD, IN. (ECWd) – We were just informed that Fire Chief Brad Compton of the Elwood, Indiana Fire Department was removed from his position by Elwood Mayor Todd Jones. Former Fire Chief […]

Elwood Indiana Fire Chief and Dept vehicle frequents Marshall, IL. –

By jmkraft on May 10, 2019 • ( 9 Comments )

MARSHALL, IL. (ECWd) – While visiting Marshall, Illinois today, I noticed what has become a frequent sighting of mine when I visit Marshall: An Elwood Fire Department vehicle…only this time I managed […]

Lewis & Clark College cancels President’s contract, president starts investigation of board chairman –

By jmkraft on May 10, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

MADISON CO., IL. (ECWd) – In a stunning rebuke of the “lame-duck” Lewis and Clark Community College’s Board of Trustees attempt at extending President Dale Chapman’s contract by three years, the new […]

Maine Township produced records they claimed they did not have – settled FOIA lawsuit

By Kirk Allen on May 10, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Cook Co. (ECWd) – Maine Township denied they had certain General Assistance records in a Freedom of Information request and the denial lead to an FOIA lawsuit filed back in December of […]

GovPlates.com used to expose local Police Chief –

By jmkraft on May 9, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

Niantic, IL. (ECWd) – Doug Wolfe, I TEAM reporter at WAND-TV, received tips about a police car frequenting places in Decatur, Illinois. The car was not marked with anything indicating where it […]

Troy Eads ineligible to serve on Edgar County ETSB Board –

By jmkraft on May 8, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

PARIS, IL. (ECWd) – Troy Eads, a member of the Edgar County Emergency Telephone System Board, and also a part-time Deputy Sheriff with the Edgar County Sheriff’s Department, is ineligible to serve […]

Algonquin Township Road District Time Card Tuesday #14

By Kirk Allen on May 7, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

McHenry Co. (ECWd) – If you are new to our Time Card Tuesday series we urge you to catch up by first reading part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. As pointed out in our last […]

Algonquin Township sued again for denial of public records –

By jmkraft on May 7, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

Algonquin Township (ECWd) – Adding to the already lengthy list of lawsuits, and adding to the already lengthy list of public records denials, we sued Algonquin Township again for another allegation of […]

Coles County Board and improper health insurance benefits – Part 1 –

By jmkraft on May 5, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

CHARLESTON, IL. (ECWd) – We have been talking to the Coles County Board during public comment time at the board meetings for well over a year. One of the subjects of discussion […]

Gov ignores parking laws outside AG’s Office

By jmkraft on May 2, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) – Nothing much to say about this except it appears certain public officials believe they are entitled to violate parking laws while in Springfield. The “No Parking Tow Away […]

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Algonquin Township »

Algonquin Township – Trustee Rachael Lawrence resigns – cites ongoing and private health concerns

Algonquin Township – McArdle attempts to obtain a bogus order – Lukasik out – Miller now subject to oral discovery

Algonquin Township – Numbers don’t match – coverage not allowed – Taxpayers carry the freight

Wesley Township »

Wesley Township – John Norton filed frivolous lawsuit; people stood in front of him at meeting-

Wilmington Police Department put on notice regarding enforcement of John Norton no stalking/no contact order

Wesley Township – Trustee Kennedy, other former Township officials, and a citizen named in Slander Per Se and False Light Invasion of Privacy and Civil Conspiracy law suit.

Edgar County Airport »

Edgar County Airport receives more MiC concrete for project –

Mid-Illinois Concrete delivers to Edgar County Airport project –

Video: Discussing Vermilion County Airport Authority and Edgar County Airport –

Effingham County »

Effingham County and James Niemann facing multi-count Federal Lawsuit, as predicted!

Effingham County’s Motion to Dismiss FOIA case denied.

Effingham County Board Chairman Niemann usurps authority, opens door for Civil Rights suit?

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