White County, IL. (ECWd) - Several weeks ago, we filed a Motion for Leave to Intervene in a lawsuit in southern Illinois on the issue of the right of the public to access records filed with the courts. This morning without opposition from the named parties, Judge...
Springfield, IL. (ECWd) - The candidacy petitions of the incumbent of the 10th Congressional District, U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider (D) were objected to this afternoon. The objectors are challenging incumbent Congressman Brad Schneider because he has listed on his statement of candidacy and petitions that he is...
McHenry County, Illinois (ECWd) - A petition objection was filed today in McHenry County objecting to the petitions of McHenry County Sheriff Candidate Antonio "Tony" Colatorti. The objection alleged Colatorti has not obtained the required training certificate, did not file such a certificate, and falsely swore he...
Boone Co., IL. (ECWd) - Our previous article indicated a Boone County Board member was under investigation, and we can now confirm it is Boone County Board Chairman Karl Johnson as the board member under investigation, and the Illinois State Police have taken charge of the...
Champaign Co., IL. (ECWd) - The Champaign County Zoning Board held a hearing last night on suggested changes to the county wind farm zoning ordinance. One of the changes recommended was to eliminate any height restrictions on wind turbines. Currently, it is set at a maximum of 500...
Shelby County, IL. (ECWd) - The Property Tax Code is clear: Leaseholders are responsible for paying the real estate taxes on property they lease from an entity (local government) that is otherwise tax-exempt. We covered real estate taxes on exempted property in a previous article (here). See Shelby...
Chicago (ECWd) - Several educators in the Chicago Public School District #299 have filed for a Temporary Restraining Order to prohibit the school district from requiring testing or vaccinations without due process. Tom DeVore is their attorney. From the Court filing: The Plaintiffs have a right to insist...
Springfield, IL. (ECWd) - This morning, there was a legislative committee hearing of subject matter on the Farm Bill which is attempting to change the Counties Code to permit leasing of county farmland, by claiming lease revenue is a public purpose. This is merely the recorded Hearing;...
Lisle, IL. (ECWd) - Lisle Economic Development Partnership ('LEDP'), according to Lisle records, refused to give public records to the Village of Lisle, which caused the village to violate the Freedom of Information Act. From the settlement agreement: In July and September 2021, Mr. Christopher Bielat submitted Freedom...
Edgar County, IL. (ECWd) - During this morning's Edgar County Board meeting, the board voted on and approved an Ordinance prohibiting cannabis dispensaries, growing, etc., in all unincorporated areas of the county. Video of the meeting is HERE. ...
