ONARGA, IL. (ECWd) - "Brazen and reckless disregard for the rule of law" "Clear violation of the right of a citizen to vote and have their vote count" "Attorney Malpractice" Those are but a few words which came to mind, along with "who do these people think they are?," ...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - The Algonquin Township Clerk, Karen Lukasik, filed a counter-claim against the Township Road District Highway Commissioner Andrew Gasser and Township Supervisor Chuck Lutzow. Now, after being served in Discovery, she is attempting to enrich herself and withdraw the case which had moved...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - It's no wonder things are such a mess in Algonquin Township as once again we find ourselves following up the reporting of others to ensure accurate information is being shared. The Northwest Herald reported the following pertaining to the Algonquin Township Clerk and...
ALGONQUIN TWP. (ECWd) - The NWHerald has reported that Algonquin Township Clerk Karen Lukasik has offered up her resignation in return for a large cash payout to settle her lawsuit (counterclaim) against several township officials. The problem? As Township Clerk, she is not permitted to financially enrich...
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 was to be effective December 31, 2017, then changed to December 31, 2020. Key language...
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 originally offered and without public board action. You may recall claims by Township Trustees Lawrence...
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 Mr. Allen made regarding Robert Miller, Anna May Miller, Douglas Helman and Andrew Rosencrans and...
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 African American." That comment caught me by surprise, and made me wonder how Mayor Renner...
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 of those laws is known as statutory construction and it was that basic principle...
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 deputies injured in the fights, and one 18 year old male arrested and charged...
