PARIS, IL. (ECWd) - In several posts from Paris Union District 95's Facebook page yesterday, the school hinted at staying closed the rest of this school year. "Parent can come to Wenz Tuesday, April 14 between 10:00 - 1:00 to pick up their students' belongings. Any items...
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) - On April 10, two Paris 95 essential employees were contacted by the Urbana Health Department to inform them they must quarantine because they came in contact with an individual that tested positive for COVID-19. Paris Union School District No. 95 takes the...
Vermilion County, Illinois (ECWd) - These photographs (click to enlarge) are from a wind turbine located northwest of the Route 49 and 2600 North intersection in Vermilion County, Illinois. Photos provided by a reader. [gallery type="rectangular" ids="58269,58270,58271,58272,58273" orderby="rand"] . Our work is funded entirely thru donations and we ask that...
PIATT Co., IL. (ECWd) - Presser from the Piatt County Sheriff's Department: The Piatt County Sheriff's department at the request of Sheriff Hunt is sharing information that he has tested positive for COVID 19. Although this is a personal matter, some public speculation has prompted the need...
Shelbyville, IL. (ECWd) - At a gathering of 30 people this morning, the Shelby County Sheriff gave his report to the Shelby County Board: We (Sheriff's Dept.) ran people off the campground - because of Governor Pritzker's Executive Order for stay at home. This point was reiterated...
ILLINOIS - (ECWd) - In a new Executive Order (#2020-22) signed today, Illinois Governor Pritzker suspended the Annual Township Meeting of the Electors through the duration of this emergency. He also suspended other items, including those dealing with funeral directors, child care act, and background checks for...
Riverton, IL. (ECWd) - On April 6, 2020, Steven Behl filed a Federal lawsuit naming the City of Riverton, and Police Officers Grant Peterson and Tricia Summerson (Langon), violated his civil rights by using excessive force, unreasonable seizure, and false arrest, arising out of an incident...
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) - The Illinois State Board of Education has published a spreadsheet which shows the estimated/tentative amount of CARE Act funding each school district should receive in Illinois. In the spreadsheet, you can sort by County or by School District to find out an estimate...
Piatt Co., IL. (ECWd) - The Piatt County Board held an Emergency Meeting this morning at 10:00 via teleconference for the express purpose of funding the Piatt County Emergency Management. The Agenda: Friday, April 3, 2020 10:00 a.m. AGENDA • Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance • Roll Call • Amendment to budget...
BELLMONT, IL. (ECWd) - Gary Lance, Mayor of Bellmont, Illinois, decided he didn't like village residents video taping him while allegedly committing a felony by using the village tractor to spread rock on his private property. He did this to have a place to park his...
