For years, we have been hearing talk of how well off the county is, to the tune of over $20,000,000.00.  Those same people, some now county board members, took great ...

After reviewing the video clip numerous times, boosting the audio and playing with the equalizer to reduce some of the background noise, it is clear to us that Judge Sullivan clearly said “I’m a Judge ...

I met Diane Benjamin on a cold, windy morning, in front of Bloomington-Normal’s Mass Transit, Connect Transit, to discuss its massive financial losses each month – all paid for by the taxpayer.

I am honored to announce that the Coles County Jail has recently completed the annual inspection process through the Illinois Department of Corrections, and our facility has been declared compliant ...

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Macoupin County woman alleging she stole several thousand dollars from the Macoupin County State’s Attorney’s drug asset forfeiture account while ...

In a November 3, 2025, letter from the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) to the Vermilion County Board Chairman, IDOT appointed the City of ...

Once again, we want the public’s input on a matter. Scenario 1:  You have been told the following on January 11, 2023: The board is going to recommend that you be ...

The CRIS Rural Mass Transit District (“CRISMTD”) has never filed its required annual financial reports with the Illinois Comptroller. This issue is ...

On February 7, 2023, the City of Silvis City Council held what we believe to be a closed session meeting in violation of the Open Meetings Act (“OMA”), in which we filed a Request for Review with the ...

On June 5, 2024, the Federal Bankruptcy Court in the Northern District of Illinois has granted Keith Freeman’s voluntary motion to waive discharge of any and all debts under his bankruptcy filing. The ...

Shelby County, Illinois, may well be the foundation for educating America on why there is a culture of corruption in local government, just as the forensic auditor ...

From today’s Court Docket: Jury Trial resumed at 9:00 a.m. All parties present. Jurors present. Continued sworn testimony heard on behalf of the State. People’s flash drive Exhibit 2, 3 and 4 admitted ...