McHenry Co. (ECWd) - Thomas Gooch III filed a "DEFENDANT'S COMBINED MOTION TO DISMISS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO 735 ILCS 5/2-619.1". It is a most interesting read, and clearly, Gooch has failed to do the deep dive into public records as those very records and exhibits prove many parts of...
Ford Co. (ECWd) - We recently exposed the failures of the Ford County Regional Planning Commission in this article. That public body has three primary tasks by statute. “Said Commission shall be a fact-finding body and shall make such investigations and gather such statistics as it shall deem necessary...
Effingham Co. (ECWd) - We sued the County of Effingham for failure to provide key financial records related to the payment of a private attorney to handle the County Ambulance contract. We covered that flawed hiring process in this article. Flawed because the court directed the appointment...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - We recently exposed the Township Clerk Karen Lukasik and her childish games being played in this article. In this e-mail exchange, she clearly stated, "This is the fourth threat that I have on record from you.” Seeing that the Clerk claimed to now...
Will Co. (ECWd) - Township Clerks have one primary statute they have to deal with as it relates to Township operations. There are a few other applicable statutes dealing with the election process and the Road District duties, however, this Clerk has not been involved in...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - The Algonquin Road District filed a RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO PETITION OF ROBERT MILLER TO INTERVENE in the McHenry County Circuit Court. Although the Response is directly on point regarding Attorney Thomas Gooch's poor attempt to invoke an attorney-client privilege for Bob Miller, other...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the mechanism for citizens to obtain public records. The Algonquin Township Clerk, Karen Lukasik has once again shown the public she has issues which might be best dealt with before attempting to be a "public servant". Last week I...
Will & Dupage Co. (ECWd) - Wanting to make a difference in your local government but don't know where to start? Join us Sunday afternoon, September 16th at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Bolingbrook, IL from 1 pm - 5 pm. This FREE training will provide you with the...
Kankakee Co. (ECWd) - Over the last several years we have exposed numerous public bodies in this state that believe they can spend taxpayer money on things that have no public purpose. From birthday gifts to Christmas parties, and just about anything else you can imagine, we...
Ford Co. (ECWd) - During the last Ford County Planning Commission, I asked by a show of hands if any of the board members had read their powers and duties for the office they held. Not a single person raised their hand to confirm they had...
