Northern Illinois University - (ECWd) - The Board of Trustees, appointed by the Governor of the State of Illinois (4 were appointed by Gov Rauner), has apparently taken the stand that when a state employee violates policy, state law, and commits crimes against the University, they...
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - Here is the line-up of Edgar County (local races) petitions turned in for the 2018 Primary Election March 20, 2018 Primary Andrew Patrick          Republican     County Board District 3 Karl E. Farnham, Jr.  Republican     County Board District 4 Dan Bruner                Republican     County Board District 5 August Griffin            Republican     ...
CARLINVILLE, IL. (ECWd) - Our last article suggested that the new regional water company was not forthcoming about the status of Fosterburg Water District's membership (in Illinois Alluvial Regional Water Company). I also commented the appearance was that things were happening behind the scenes, but Fosterburg Water...
JERSEYVILLE, IL. (ECWd) - "Illinois Alluvial Regional Water Company" - LOL Pretty catchy title - however, the fact remains, neither Carlinville nor Dorchester have statutory authority to do what they are doing and their attorney, Mr. David Foreman, gave bad "legal advice." OK, so we have a "Regional...
EDGAR CO., IL. (ECWd) - Prosecuting a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit has never been an easy task, and actions like those of Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino's attorney are making it more difficult. The Illinois Freedom of Information Act permits FOIA lawsuits against State Agencies to...
Bloomington, IL. (ECWd) - Former McLean County Board Chairman, Matthew Sorensen, was convicted on wire fraud in federal court in September 2017. He was sentenced to 12 months and 1 day in federal prison, fine of $100, and restitution of $490, 975.00. His partner in crime was also...
The free online search tool, GovPlates.com, where people can search for owners of government-plated vehicles, has just added the State of Ohio into its online database. Adding the government vehicle search list of state and local Ohio governments increased the database by more than 171,000 vehicle...
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) - Earlier this week, I received a letter from the Office of the Special Legislative Inspector General in reference to a Complaint I had filed back in November of 2015. The Complaint (read the article here) was an allegation that the now-former Illinois State...
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) - Randall Peterson was supposed to be in Edgar County Court this afternoon for his first appearance on the Domestic Battery / Physical Contact charge. He did not show, instead, his wife showed and gave the Judge a letter explaining that he could not...
VERMILLION CO., IN. (ECWd) - Randy Peterson appeared in Vermillion County Court this morning for his initial hearing on the Motion to Revoke Probation for his DUI earlier this year. While on probation, Peterson was arrested and charged in Edgar County with Domestic Battery / Physical...
