Shelby Co., Ill. (ECWd) – For years we have taken the position that there are answers to every local government question a person might have if they are willing to do the work to find it. We have also said, many times, that attorneys who
Shelby Co., Ill. (ECWd) – For years we have taken the position that there are answers to every local government question a person might have if they are willing to do the work to find it. We have also said, many times, that attorneys who
Edgar County, Ill. (ECWd) – From the Edgar County Sheriff’s Facebook page: On January 3, 2025 at approximately 9:36 am, deputies from the Edgar County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 23499 East 1575th Road for a trespassing complaint. Upon arrival, deputies attempted to make contact
Shelby Co. (ECWd) – It appears that the Shelby County Dive Team Forensic Audit drafts have been provided to the county, however, at the time of publication we have been unable to get an actual confirmation response from either the current or past board chairman.
Douglas Co., Ill. (ECWd) – The Douglas County Board held their regular scheduled meeting November 20th, 2024. During the meeting the Chairman chose to cut a person off during his comment alleging his time was up. Considering the person who was shut down spoke for
Atlanta, Ill. (ECWd) – During the November 19, 2024, Atlanta, Illinois city council meeting, there was discussion about the city’s involvement with the Atlanta Betterment Fund and the Logan County Economic Development Partnership. According to the published meeting minutes (see page 2): the city council
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Shelby Co., Ill. (ECWd) – Shelby County and the Shelby County Dive Team were once again named Defendants in a Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) Lawsuit alleging the county and its dive team failed to properly respond to several FOIA requests for public records. The
Illinois (ECWd) – As another year draws to a close, we are excited about what lies ahead. We published more than 300 articles this year alone and have continued receiving an average of more than 1.5 million visitors each year for at least the past
Shelby Co., Ill. (ECWd) – Shelby County Board Farm Committee Chairman Carol Cole placed cash renting the county farm on the agenda for tonight’s farm committee meeting. This will continue to be a contentious issue moving into 2025. *** Some history on issues with the
Thornton Township, Ill. (ECWd) – After appointed Thorton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard’s complete defeat at the Thornton Township Democrat Caucus, Henyard and her tag-a-longs went on a media blitz crying to anyone who would listen. She then filed a lawsuit against the Thornton Township Democrat
McDonough Co., Ill. (ECWd) McDonough County Sheriff Nicholas Petitgout has been ordered to reinstate deputy Evan Schmalshof with full back pay and benefits. Schmalshof filed a grievance against Petigout and the matter was arbitrated and ruled on last week. In short, Schmalshof did not lie nor
