Author: Kirk Allen & John Kraft

08 Oct LaSalle & Peru Police Departments – Action taken but no paper trail

Posted at 12:39h in feature, LaSalle County, LaSalle County States Attorney, LaSalle Police Department, Peru Police Department by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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LaSalle Co. (ECWd) - A recent tip came in regarding a LaSalle Police Department Sgt that if true would be problematic for both the officer and those handling the investigation.  A copy of the tip can be found at this link.  Key points of information have...

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29 Sep Lawsuit against COD attorneys brought by Erin Birt, Dianne McGuire, and Joe Wozniak has been Dismissed

Posted at 15:18h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 4 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - In January of this year, we reported, as did the Chicago Tribune and Daily Herald, three College of DuPage (COD) Trustees filed a lawsuit against COD's law firms seeking records applicable to COD related work. At the time it was big news...

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28 Sep Edgar County Deputy Dee Burgin & Sheriff Jeff Wood Defending Federal Lawsuit –

Posted at 11:57h in Edgar County, Edgar County Board, Edgar County Sheriff Department, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 21 Comments

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Edgar Co. (ECWd) - Once again we see Dee Burgin's name in a Federal Court docket for alleged violations of a person's civil rights.  With that, it also brings into it the Sheriff and the County. "Plaintiff, ROBERT FULLERTON, by and through his attorney, brings this action...

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28 Sep Auditor General Report on College of DuPage Released – WOW!

Posted at 10:39h in College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 8 Comments

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DuPage Co. (ECWd)- The Auditor General has posted the Performance Audit performed at the College of DuPage that followed the actions taken by the new board in order to identify the failings of past President Robert Brueder and his Administration. We will review the information and follow...

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27 Sep HFS – Steve Hilgers~Investigator II, Office of the Inspector General Bureau of Internal Affairs, Terminated –

Posted at 15:33h in feature, Illinios HFS by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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Illinois - (ECWd) - For those who may have missed this article on HFS badge toting internal investigator getting a promotion even though he was arrested, plead guilty, lied on his application, and then took vacation time to serve his jail time, you need to...

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23 Sep ICCB – Community Colleges to lose accreditation? Really?

Posted at 12:31h in College of DuPage, feature, ICCB, Illinois Community College Board by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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Illinois (ECWd) - Once again, let me begin by stating, "you can't make this stuff up!" A recent board meeting of the Illinois Community College Board pointed to problems they are facing due to the States budget matters, and some of those concerns may affect community...

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22 Sep Edgar County Sheriff Department being sued…..again –

Posted at 11:12h in Edgar County, Edgar County Sheriff Department, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 6 Comments

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Edgar Co. (ECWd) - Most in Edgar County know the history of the Edgar County Jail and its living conditions.  From the days of Karl Farnham being the Sheriff and being sued for its condition to today, the lawsuits continue. According to the Federal Government, since...

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17 Sep Winnebago County Purchasing Director Sally Claassen Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Stealing More Than $400,000

Posted at 09:56h in Edgar County, feature, US Department of Justice, Winnebago County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 2 Comments

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Winnebago County - (ECWd) - According to the FBI press release, "Claassen used her position as the approved for payments from Winnebago County to vendors to steal approximately $368,137 from the County.  Claassen further admitted in the plea agreement that from April 15, 2014 to July 1,...

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16 Sep Ron Sandack – Ownership Appreciated

Posted at 18:48h in feature, Illinois General Assembly by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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DuPage Co. (ECWd) - While the media is going nuts over recent revelations pertaining to former State Representative Ron Sandack's extorsion situation, I would like to point to what could prove to be the real message and teaching moment. Sandack is quoted by the Chicago Tribune...

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14 Sep LaSalle County- Petition filed for Special Prosecutor for possible action against State’s Attorney Brian Towne

Posted at 17:23h in feature, LaSalle County, LaSalle County States Attorney by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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LaSalle Co. (ECWd) - It appears others are taking interest in the questionable financial habits of LaSalle County State's Attorney.  A Petition to Appoint a Special Prosecutor was filed today by attorney Julie Ajster. A copy of the petition can be viewed and downloaded below.  It...

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