Franklin County, Ill (ECWd) – Franklin County (Illinois) recently completed a Forensic Audit (read it here) of the Franklin County Treasurer’s office. According to the auditor, “The county treasurer lacks the skills and abilities to successfully perform the job duties required in this position.” The
Franklin County, Ill (ECWd) – Franklin County (Illinois) recently completed a Forensic Audit (read it here) of the Franklin County Treasurer’s office. According to the auditor, “The county treasurer lacks the skills and abilities to successfully perform the job duties required in this position.” The
Cook Co., Ill. (ECWd) – Monica Gordon finally resigned as trustee of the Prairie State Community College board in a letter sent to board members yesterday. Her name has been removed from the college’s website listing members of the board of trustees. We published an
For Immediate Release: Contact: Sept. 28, 2023 [email protected] ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES VILLAGE OF SHIPMAN TRUSTEE WITH THEFT AND MISCONDUCT Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that his office filed charges against a village trustee who formerly served as a village treasurer in
Honors highlight commitment to safety, customer satisfaction SPRINGFIELD – Reflecting the importance and vitality of the state’s aviation system, six airports have received Airport of the Year awards from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The awards were presented today during the Illinois Public Airports Association
Madison Co., Ill (ECWd) – In a rare, but significant decision, the Illinois Supreme Court ordered the civil trial of Robert Dorman and Douglas Hulme v. Madison County et al, to be heard in the Seventh Judicial Circuit, which includes Sangamon County. This effectively disqualified
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Illinois (ECWd) – Parliamentary procedure, commonly referred to as Roberts Rules of Order, is designed to be a tool to ensure meetings are conducted in a fashion that follows recognized procedures and with some sense of decorum. What it is not intended to be used
Mahomet, Ill. (ECWd) – Mahomet Township spent more time and money on attorneys trying to subvert and delay responding to Freedom of Information Act requests than it would have spent simply providing the requested records. This township decided the FOIA requester was “acting in concert
Dolton, Ill. (ECWd) – Feel free to join us for a Watchdog Training Session in Dolton, Ill. on October 7, 2023, from 8:00 am until Noon. This is a four-hour session where we will discuss local government, open meetings, public records, and how you can
Shelby Co., Ill. (ECWd) – ***UPDATE 9-9-2023, 6:15 pm: Meeting time changed to 6 pm and meeting location changed to Courtroom “A”*** The Shelby County Farm Committee will hold a meeting on September 11, 2023, at the Lions Club in Shelbyville at 8:00 a.m. for
Illinois (ECWd) – During the legislative hearing last year, a Representative made a comment regarding the Illinois Department of Natural Resources leasing farm grounds. The concern was if IDNR could lease out their farm ground why couldn’t the county government? The bill never got a
