On December 26, 2015, Dee Burgin, in his employment as an Edgar County Deputy Sheriff, entered the home of a local farmer, Charlie Barrett, without a warrant and after Mr. Barrett clearly told him to ...

Since May of 2021, Tiffany Henyard, Mayor of Dolton, Illinois has had her personal security detail follow her around nearly 24 hours a day. Payroll has exceeded $258,000 paid by Dolton taxpayers ...

Nearly SIX years after a complaint was filed with the Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor (“PAC”) over an alleged violation of the Open Meetings Act by the City of Benld, Illinois, in ...

As another year draws to a close, we are excited about what lies ahead. We published more than 300 articles this year alone ...

It appears, from two recent letters written by Lakewood, IL. Village President Paul Serwatka, that he is usurping the powers, rights, and responsibilities of a couple of village trustees by attempting ...

An Appellate Court decision published on October 28, 2022, reversed the circuit court’s order dismissing the complaint against the Village of Dolton and Police Officer Ryan Perez. This case was ...

The Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor (“PAC”) has issued a determination that the Dalzell Fire Protection ...

The Village of Rantoul Electoral Board will meet at village hall on January 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. According to the agenda, ...

During the November 19, 2024, Atlanta, Illinois city council meeting, there was discussion about the city’s involvement with ...

With deep sadness, we report that Adam Andrzejewski, CEO and founder of Open The Books – “Every Dime. Online. In Real Time.” passed away over the weekend. See Press Release below. As former candidate ...

Shelby County Board Farm Committee Chairman Carol Cole placed cash renting the county farm on the agenda for tonight’s farm ...

The following email communication from the Woodford County State’s Attorney has made it clear to law enforcement in the county and the Mayors; Governor Pritzker’s extension of the stay-at-home order ...