United States – (ECWd) – Considering the volume of misinformation, opinions, speculations, and outright lies regarding the Jeffrey Epstein “files”, we once again bring things back to a simple “Says Who and With What Proof” standard. While the US Attorney Pam Bondi indicated she had
United States – (ECWd) – Considering the volume of misinformation, opinions, speculations, and outright lies regarding the Jeffrey Epstein “files”, we once again bring things back to a simple “Says Who and With What Proof” standard. While the US Attorney Pam Bondi indicated she had
Coles Co. (ECWd) – Below are a couple of the Coles County Sheriff’s Office’s body cam footage taken during the search warrant issued due to Kyley Willisons’ criminal conduct, for which he was convicted of theft of public funds while a Trustee for the Oakland
Champaign, Ill. (ECWd) – The Open Meetings Act (“OMA”) governs meetings of public bodies in Illinois, and the University of Illinois must comply with the Act. Section 2.06(g) grants the “Right to Speak” at public meetings, subject only to “reasonable” rules adopted and recorded by
Coles C0. (ECWd) – How many people get the luxury of knowing a search warrant was issued weeks in advance, or its execution being scheduled to accommodate having it done when the kids are gone? How many people think it’s a laughing matter to be
Orland Fire Protection District (ECWd) – We previously reported on the $432,000 spent on media relations in the past few years. Since January 2025 (including July), the Orland Fire Protection District paid $28,000.00 to Ray Hanania’s “Urban Strategies,” continuing their spending of your tax money
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Champaign Co., Ill. (ECWd) – There has been considerable discussion on the amount of noise produced by solar farms, and a proposed solar farm project in Vermilion County. According to one person who attended a meeting where solar farm noise was discussed: “Solar farms produce
Coles Co. (ECWd) – Harry Caray’s “Take me out to the ball game” is traditionally sung during the seventh inning of the Chicago Cubs Baseball games. Who knew that $1,424.95 for a seat or seats at a Chicago Cubs baseball game is an “everyday living
South Holland, Ill. (ECWd) – There have been many conversations and publications lately concerning compensation being paid to current Thornton Township elected officials. Here is our opinion on this subject, which is focused solely on how it got to this point, not on the dollar
Orland Fire Protection District (ECWd) – This is what happens when public entities permit unlimited accumulation of sick time and also permit the converting of comp time to sick time. Upon his retirement, former Orland Fire Chief Michael Schofield received a lump-sum payout of more
Kankakee, Ill. (ECWd) – Kankakee County Board Member Chris Tholen has apparently resigned from office after a lawsuit seeking his removal was filed. The lawsuit filed by the State’s Attorney alleged Tholen failed to file his mandated Statement of Economic Interest, even after timely notices
