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READ MOREFor the first time in over two decades, the Pacific island territory of New Caledonia has a government made up mostly of pro-independence politicians, a historic turnover that analysts say could edge it toward becoming independent from France. New Caledonia’s congress is expected to select a new president this month, a move made necessary after
READ MOREDEERFIELD, IL — Ahead of the April 6 consolidated municipal elections, Deerfield Patch provided questionnaires to all candidates on the ballot. Six candidates are vying for three seats on the Deerfield Park District Board of Commissioners on Election Day. They include three incumbents Rick Patinkin (current president), Gil Antokal and Greg Lapin. The challengers are
READ MOREPOPLAR GROVE, IL. (ECWd) – After our article referencing Village of Poplar Grove President and Candidate Owen Costanza’s electioneering on the village’s official social media account, several people expressed their opinion that there is no law prohibiting campaigning on an official Facebook page, so it is not electioneering. We disagree, and suggest, as the Ethics
READ MOREBY JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN Springfield, IL. (ECWd) – On March 3, 2021, Illinois Senator Melinda Bush SB0345, entitled the “Carpet Stewardship Act” which would implement “fee” or “assessment” (tax), per square yard, for all carpet sold in the State of Illinois. Synopsis As Introduced Creates the Carpet Stewardship Act. Provides that for all
READ MORE“I would like to thank County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek and her office for their fine work in uncovering these alleged violations and bringing them to our attention,” Berlin said. “The charges filed today are the direct result of the cooperation and professionalism displayed by the Clerk’s Office throughout the entire investigation.” DuPage County State’s Attorney
READ MOREBY JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN Poplar Grove, IL. (ECWd) – It has come to our attention that the Village of Poplar Grove has been using its official Facebook page for electioneering purposes – in favor of the current Village President, Owen Costanza. Use of official government communications, like email and social media, for electioneering
READ MOREBY JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN Elliot, IL. (ECWd) – Video from last night’s Elliot Village Board Meeting. We restreamed this event because of poor internet quality in Elliot Village Hall – had a couple dropped frames and connection problems. Several interesting conversations in this meeting… Help Us Keep Shining The Light On Local Governments
READ MOREFrom the $1.9 trillion spending plan the Senate passed, federal taxpayers are poised to send the state of Illinois $7.5 billion for the state budget. That’s not enough to cover the state’s bill backlog. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said on social media Saturday she and Gov. J.B. Pritzker agreed that federal dollars the state is
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