Dolton, Ill. (ECWd) - Today we filed another lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") to force the village of Dolton, Illinois to produce the public records requested more than 5 weeks ago. On January 5, 2024, I asked for “Copy of all credit card...
Grundy/Kendall County Regional Office of Education - (ECWd) - On top of the $37,950 already given away by the GKROE in three previous years, in 2023, ROE Superintendent Chris Mehochko gave away more taxpayer money to the ROE employees totaling $21,750.00. Obviously, the GKROE has so much...
Effingham, Ill. (ECWd) - A new lawsuit for Declaratory Judgment was filed last week attacking Illinois' "assault" weapons ban ("AWB"). This time, it is based on the statutory and caselaw language granting every person the right to police powers under the Citizens Arrest laws. The Plaintiffs are a...
Madison Co., Ill. (ECWd) - The Madison County Treasurer's office was presented with a public records request asking for the name(s) of all people who were blocked from the Madison County Treasurer's Facebook page. Here is his response: "After receipt of your FOIA request, and during a search...
Warrick Co., Ind. (ECWd) - Indiana State Police Press Release: Newburgh Woman Arrested in Warrick County Animal Control Investigation The investigation into alleged misappropriated funds from Warrick County Animal Control has resulted in another arrest. During the investigation, Indiana State Police Detective Patrick Stinson revealed Jamie Hubiak, 35,...
Warrick Co., Ind. (ECWd) - Indiana State Police Press Release: One Arrested and Barnes receives Additional Criminal Charges Warrick County – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation in December 2023 after receiving information regarding alleged misappropriated funds from Warrick County Animal Control. On December 13, 2023, Indiana...
Caseyville, Ill. (ECWd) - The bottom line here appears to be that the attorney subpoenaed his own clients (village trustees) on behalf of his other client (Plaintiff in civil lawsuit). Last week three Caseyville Village Trustees filed a Motion to Quash several subpoenas in a civil case...
Joliet, Ill. (ECWd) - We have been invited to speak in Joliet, Illinois on March 2, 2024, from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at the Antioch Christian Assembly. Use the below link to sign up - it is free. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/citizen-watchdog-training-free-tickets-810465994607?aff=oddtdtcreator ...
Collinsville, Ill. (ECWd) - We have been invited to speak in Collinsville, Illinois on February 3, 2024, from 10:00 am to 2.00 pm at the Old Herald Brewery and Distillery. Anyone is invited to attend, but there is only enough room for around 75 people. Use the below...
Dolton, Ill. (ECWd) - In a Section 1983 lawsuit filed in the Northern District of Illinois, Dolton, Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard and several Dolton police officers (Hopson, Devries, and Harris) are accused of civil rights violations, which include First Amendment Retaliation, Fourth Amendment wrongful arrest, Fourth...
