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Edgar County Watchdog's continuing coverage of alleged corruption in Algonquin Township roundup

By LGIS News Service | Jun 24, 2018

Watchdog's relentless coverage for truth and facts continues as they examine the extensive amount of alleged corruption that afflicts Algonquin township.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 40 percent of mortgages in Boone County considered ‘underwater’

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

Among Illinois counties, Boone, Montgomery and Bond had the highest percentage of property owners with mortgages who owe at least 25 percent more on their loans than their property is worth, according to an analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions looking at home equity at the end of the first quarter.

From Kane County Reporter

Republican state Senate hopeful Melendy has Democrat backing

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

In the battle to fill a Republican state Senate seat, Democrat McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks has a strong preference.

Watchdogs - Algonquin corruption roundup

By LGIS News Service | Jun 14, 2018

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From Prairie State Wire

IL Rising - Another unbalanced budget for Illinois

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

The general assembly passed an unbalanced budget. Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee), who voted no in the budget, joins in the team to discuss the details of the massive spending plan and the process to pass it.

From Prairie State Wire

Population falling, but Illinois government leaders agree to spend, borrow more

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

Illinois state government leaders say they will spend a record $38.5 billion and borrow an estimated $11.5 billion over the next year, according to a fiscal year 2019 budget plan approved by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

From Kane County Reporter

Andersson, House Republicans put ERA over the top

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

Ten House Republicans, including State Rep. Steven Andersson (R-Geneva), voted in favor of a measure that would make female-only bathrooms, prisons, schools, and shelters unconstitutional, require women to serve in military combat roles and ban any public accommodation for pregnant women.

Watchdogs - Pay and vacation discrepancies with Algonquin Township Road District's Anna May Miller

By LGIS News Service | May 29, 2018

Watchdogs has steadily been reporting abnormalities with Anna May Miller's pay and vacation usage.

IL Rising - The fight to clean up Algonquin Township

By LGIS News Service | May 21, 2018

Algonquin township has been faced with several allegations of misappropriations of funds, illegal spending of taxpayer money and various other fiduciary charges. IL Rising discusses the township's problems.

BetterGov - McHenry County residents should be allowed to dissolve their townships

By LGIS News Service | May 21, 2018

BetterGov looks into why McHenry should allow its residents to reduce its township.

From Prairie State Wire

Illegal immigrant lawyers, teachers couldn't be denied state licenses if bill becomes Illinois law

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

A bill pending in Springfield would prohibit the state from denying illegal aliens professional licenses to practice law, teach, or dispense prescription drugs.

IL Rising - Sen. Dan McConchie pushes against progressive taxes and towards lower property taxes

By LGIS News Service | May 14, 2018

Sen. Dan McConchie pushes against progressive taxes and towards lower property taxes

Watchdogs - More problematic purchases and clerical errors at Algonquin Township Road District

By LGIS News Service | May 14, 2018

Edgar County Watchdogs has delved deep into the many questionable purchases and errors of Algonquin Township Road District.

Watchdogs - More alleged illegal spending from Algonquin Township Road District

By LGIS News Service | May 10, 2018

Watchdogs alleges that Algonquin Township Road District spent $1,250 in gift cards from Barn Nursery and Landscape purchased with an American Express card in Bob Miller’s name.

Watchdogs - Algonquin Township Clerk allegedly used township funds for free gifts

By LGIS News Service | May 8, 2018

Watchdogs received more evidence that funds are being spent illegally by the Township clerk. A fund of $371.80 was charged on the Bob Miller American Express card

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois House passes bill to require race and ethnicity-based quotas at state universities pension system

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

Illinoisans of Italian, Mexican, French and Eastern European descent could be in line for top management jobs with one of the state's largest public pension systems if a bill becomes law.

Watchdogs - Algonquin Township Road District allegedly used public credit to pay for Christmas gifts

By LGIS News Service | May 1, 2018

In another piece of investigative sleuthing, Edgar County Watchdogs discovered alleged illegal usage of taxpayer funds towards Christmas gifts

Watchdogs - Algonquin Township Road District suspected of using taxpayer funds on Hooters in Wisconsin

By LGIS News Service | May 1, 2018

Watchdogs has acquired credit card records that allegedly shows Algonquin Township Road District using taxpayer funds on Hooters in Wisconsin

Watchdogs - Alleged illegal spending on Algonquin Township credit card

By LGIS News Service | Apr 25, 2018

A $1,000.00 meal was allegedly charge to the Algonquin Township American Express card in Bob Miller’s name

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois House approves spending of $635K on three "lactation and wellness" rooms at State Capitol

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

The Illinois House of Representatives voted 91-1 Friday to spend $635,570 to build three "lactation and wellness" rooms at the state capitol in Springfield.