McSweeney Introduces Bill to Give Jack Franks Tremendously More Power, Abolish Independently-Elected Auditor’s Office, Power of County Board Pretty Much Disappears

This article was published late Friday. I am putting it back on top because it represents the most audacious grab for virtually absolute power in county government that I can imagine. He could only make himself more powerful by having … Continue reading

Time Sheet Overtime Falsification Results in Two LaSalle County Indictments Last October

A Friend of McHenry County Blog sent images of an article published in LSalle County’s News-Tribune. It concerns a public employee having falsified time sheets: According to local radio station WCMY, two government employees–Tori Artman and Pamela Wright–were charged with conspiracy to … Continue reading

$1.5 million that Wasn’t Real – Part 1

Where? You won’t be surprised to find out this is about Huntley School District 158. Those were the numbers that were talked about as errors as a result of the 2007 audit. If you think an audit reassures residents that … Continue reading

$1.5 million that Wasn’t Real – Part 1

Where? You won’t be surprised to find out this is about Huntley School District 158. Those were the numbers that were talked about as errors as a result of the 2007 audit. If you think an audit reassures residents that … Continue reading