PARIS, IL. (ECWd) - We recently wrote about a police report containing allegations that the Edgar County Sheriff's Administrative Assistant had padded payroll, which resulted in increased retirement contributions, and otherwise used time on-the-clock to do things not in the performance of her duties, including babysitting...
Piatt Co. (ECWd) - Piatt County State's Attorney Dana Rhoads has filed, on behalf of the People of Piatt County, a Writ of Mandamus and Injunctive Relief action in the circuit court against the County Board for matters directly connected to obligations of the Piatt County...
Illinois (ECWd) - The most recent Executive Order from Illinois Governor Pritzker has declared adult-use cannabis dispensaries an essential business that gets to stay open, as well as a Healthcare and Public Health Operation. Such a declaration ensures people can leave their homes to purchase their...
Piatt County (ECWd) - A quick review of claims submitted by Piatt County Board members for meetings between Oct 2019 and Jan 2020 indicate board members were overpaid by at least $7,105.00. We looked at the claims payable for meetings attended in Sep, Oct, and Dec of...
[caption id="attachment_57885" align="alignleft" width="358"] Jamie Trogdon - photo from her Facebook page[/caption] Edgar Co. (ECWd) - According to a police report obtained thru the Freedom of Information Act, a police investigation into Jamie Trogdon, Administrative Assistant to Edgar County Sheriff Jeff Wood, revealed the following alleged criminal...
Illinois (ECWd) - One issue of contention between the government and the people, especially during emergencies, comes down to rights, and the fact that rights do not take a back seat when it comes to emergencies or emergency management. Rights must be protected at all times. When...
Edgar County, IL. (ECWd) - According to the Unofficial Results of the March 17, 2020 Primary Election, the Referendum for Edgar County's 1% Public Safety Sales Tax passed with 1590 votes in favor (52.65%) and 1430 votes against the tax (47.35%). ...
Edgar County, IL. (ECWd) - "Republished on new server" According to the Unofficial Results of the March 17, 2020 Primary Election, the Proposition to establish the Northern Edgar County Special Services Area - Ambulance Tax passed with 474 votes in favor (73.49%) and 171 votes against the...
Springfield, IL. (ECWd) - Gov Pritzker signed Executive Order 2020-07 this afternoon. which states the following: Beginning March 16, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. all businesses in the State of Illinois that offer food or beverages for on-premises consumption, including restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and food halls must...
Honduras - (ECWd) - According to their website: 1ST AMERICAS WOMEN'S BOWL 20/20 SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH - DAY 3 OF BOWL CANCELED AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE OF COVID-19 When attempting to leave Honduras for the United States this morning, Team USA was informed that Honduras had closed it borders at...
