Atlanta Library Trustees –“Lucy, someone got some splainin to do!”
Logan Co. (ECWd) – Property Tax Limitation Law (PTELL), a law adopted in Logan County in November of 1996. As described by the Illinois Department of Revenue: “Increases in property tax extensions […]
View ArticleAtlanta Public Library Trustees- You Should All Be fired!
Logan Co. (ECWd) – Every attorney worth their salt, as well as those familiar with public libraries, have been amazed to hear how the Atlanta Public Library District also operates a Museum […]
View ArticleAG sides with Atlanta Library on open meetings complaint – ruling could be...
ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) – After the Atlanta Library District’s August 10, 2017 public meeting, I filed a Request for Review with the Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor alleging the board...
View ArticleAtlanta Library filed false Tax Exemption Certificate –
ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) – Unsurprisingly, we find more misdeeds committed by the Atlanta Public Library District. This one involves real estate taxes and the paperwork required to be submitted on an annual...
View ArticleAtlanta Public Library District Electioneering to pass Tax Referendum – free...
ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) – On review of past Atlanta Public Library District meeting minutes, it is evident the board was electioneering “using public funds, property or credit” in order to get the […]
View ArticleWho did the Atlanta Public Library Provide False Information To? –
ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) – We have previously posted an article on the Attorney General’s determination that the Atlanta Public Library District did not violate the Open Meetings Act on August 10, 2017, […]
View ArticleSec of State Library Demands Atlanta Public Library Repay Grant –
ATLANTA, IL. – (ECWd) – Remember those “Atlanta Public Library District’s Bill Thomas’ “Union Hall” Scam on Secretary of State” articles we wrote? We do! (read Part 1 and Part 2). In […]
View ArticleAtlanta Library Board Chairman Randy Brooks runs afoul of State Ethics Law –
Atlanta, IL. (ECWd) – ECWd has discovered that Randy Brooks, the Chairman of the Atlanta Public Library’s Board of Library Trustees (and City of Atlanta employee) has filed false statements of economic...
View ArticleVideo: Atlanta Library called Sheriff, canceled meeting –
Atlanta, IL. (ECWd) – The Atlanta Public Library District canceled its regular meeting after it was noted that the Agenda had not been posted at the building at least 48 hours in […]
View ArticleLogan County EMS Recognizes First Responders, Volunteers, Employees –
LINCOLN, IL. (ECWd) – During its November 16, 2017 meeting, the Logan County Board and its EMS Director recognized area First Responders, employees, and volunteers. Several awards were presented to...
View ArticleAtlanta Library District’s Attorney Resigned, New Attorney Hired –
ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) – During its November 16, 2017 Special Board Meeting, the Atlanta Library District voted to hire a new Attorney. The past Library District attorney resigned. Steven Mahrt, with...
View ArticleLogan County to de-fund Economic Development Partnership program –
LINCOLN, IL. (ECWd) – The Logan County Board met on Nov 16th and decided it would consider a Motion to eliminate its Logan County Economic Development Partnership program. The Motion will be […]
View ArticleAtlanta Public Library District set to enter into an Illegal Lease to Bill...
ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) – Some people never learn. We will place the entire Atlanta Public Library District Board of Trustees in this category for now. The Board of Trustees of the Atlanta […]
View ArticleAtlanta Public Library’s Contentious Meeting – Video:
ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) – On December 14, 2017, the Atlanta Public Library Board of Trustees tabled the vote on leasing office and other space to trustee Bill Thomas. The Library is still […]
View ArticleWAND’s I-TEAM Reports on Atlanta Public Library District troubles with Sec of...
ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) – Doug Wolfe, WAND’s I-TEAM reporter, discusses the troubled Atlanta Public Library District:
View ArticleJoin us for a Live Broadcast from the Illinois Secretary of State, State...
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) – Save-the-Date ! January 24, 2018 Everyone is invited to join us on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, for our Live Broadcast of the Hearing on Atlanta Public Library District’s […]
View ArticleAtlanta Library District missing $10,000 from Palms Grill Cafe –
ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) – According to a report issued by blnnews.com, the Atlanta Public Library District’s “Palms Grill” has a shortage of at least $9886.18 between April of 2016 and August of […]
View ArticleIs this why Bill Thomas has free reign in Atlanta? Gifts-Bonuses-Travel...
ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) – Atlanta Public Library District – Many have wondered why the Board of Trustees of a Library District would allow such shenanigan’s to happen in Atlanta, Illinois over the […]
View ArticleWatchdogs Live-Stream @ State Library Hearing 2-6-2018
“Illinois Secretary of State Library Hearing” Re: Atlanta Public Library District 2-6-2018 @ 2:00 p.m. CLICK the link below to open the live stream from the Illinois State Library. It should start […]
View ArticleAtlanta Library – Did Bill Thomas commit perjury at the Secretary of State’s...
Logan Co. (ECWd) – The Atlanta Library had their hearing with the Secretary of State today regarding the demand for repayment of a $25,000.00 grant the library received based on a fraudulent […]
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