Will Co., Ill. (ECWd) - During the February 29, 2024, hearing in the Brzana v. Wesley Township Freedom of Information Act lawsuit, Welsey Township's attorney, and even the judge, opined that both Plaintiffs were ordered to appear "in-person" at that hearing. We obtained a copy of the...
Chicago, Ill. (ECWd) - On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, attorneys for the Redeemed Christian Church of Dolton, Illinois, will ask a federal court to make the mayor of the south suburban Chicago village abide by the law. The Chicago-based law firm of Mauck & Baker is...
Maryville, Ill. (ECWd) - The Village of Maryville recently place an advertisement on their electronic sign urging voters to vote "YES" in favor of a tax referendum for the local school district (here). More troubling is the village board's passage of a Resolution in support of Collinsville...
Thornton Township, Ill. (ECWd) - Two tax referenda initiated by Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard failed at the ballot box yesterday. Henyard, for the second time, wanted the voters to approve a tax for Township Mental Health. Henyard also wanted the taxpayers to approve the township...
MADISON CO., Ill. (ECWd) - A reader sent us a photo and video depicting the Village of Maryville's electronic sign advertising for the passage of a school district referendum by asking people to vote "YES" on the ballot initiative. See video (HERE). This type of activity is considered...
ILLINOIS (ECWd) - For Immediate Release:                                                      Contact: March 11, 2024                                                                     [email protected] ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES FORMER TOLONO PARK DISTRICT DIRECTOR WITH THEFT, OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT  Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Champaign County man, and former director for the Tolono Park District, with allegedly using the...
Poplar Grove, Ill. (ECWd) - Just when we think we've seen it all, Poplar Grove Village Trustee Owen Costanza apparently placed item #12Â (read his email) on the next meeting agenda for Poplar Grove, which is to "Motion to discuss possible litigation against "Boone County Illinois...
Clark County, Indiana (ECWd) - Current Fire Chief and Former Indiana Sheriff, his wife, and daughter have been charged with felonies related to the time when he was serving in the office of Clark County (IN) Sheriff. Former Clark County Sheriff Arrested on 15 Felony Charges ***SECOND UPDATE*** (Clark...
Cook County, Ill. (ECWd) - State Senators, Representatives, Mayors, and County Board Members all signed a letter urging Thornton Township voters to vote "NO" on the referendum (which previously failed last fall) for a property tax increase for a township mental health program. Tiffany Henyard shut down...
Dolton, Ill. (ECWd) - *Photo used with permission* Dolton's Mayor Tiffany Henyard was sued in Fedeal Court in her individual and official capacity as Mayor, and the Village of Dolton was a named Defendant as a result of the Mayor, her staff, and Keith Freeman's refusal to...
