Will Co., IL. (ECWd) - The Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against Wesley Township was up for status call this morning. As has been the pattern with this township, they fail to abide by promises made at previous status hearings, where the promise was made in court...
Illinois (ECWd) - January 6, 2022 ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT ANNOUNCES NEW POLICY ON PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES The Illinois Supreme Court announced today the adoption of a policy which will require every state courthouse in Illinois to adopt individual orders or rules regarding the use of portable electronic devices...
Shelby Co., IL. (ECWd) - The Shelby County Board Farm Committee Meeting is today, January 5, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. and will be livestreamed. You should be able to watch it below (refresh your browser) or on our YouTube or Facebook pages. The agenda is HERE. . https://youtu.be/QlgYoWwE_Zo...
Springfield, IL. (ECWd) - Following up on our article related to the aircraft fuel sales tax in Springfield, Illinois, and the FAA's requirement of airport-related use of those tax funds not grandfathered in (the increase of sales taxes), the Springfield Airport Authority's attorneys sent a memorandum...
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) - From information we were able to gather through Freedom of Information Act requests from both the city of Springfield, and the Airport Authority, is appears the city has been refusing to hand over the aircraft fuel sales tax from fuel sold at...
Will Co., IL. (ECWd) - Update:Â On Friday, January 7, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., there is another (Status?) Hearing in the lawsuit filed against Wesley Township for their complete failure to comply with the basic requirements of the Freedom of Information Act. We encourage all people interested...
Calumet City, IL. (ECWd) - What does a public official do when being audited? In Calumet City, you hire a PR firm to push out "press releases," cut down security camera, and refuse to permit timely inspection of records. Then, after the press conference a political hack...
Illinois (ECWd) - Effective January 1, 2022, there are changes to the Court's (pretrial) electronic home monitoring program (read about the Pretrial Fairness Act). Some changes include: guaranteed movement at least 2 days per week to take care of themselves and loved ones mandatory hearing every 60...
Springfield, IL. (ECWd) - The petition to intervene in a mask-related lawsuit by approximately 29,000 educators, teachers unions, and related associations was DENIED yesterday in Sangamon County Circuit Court. From the Denial Order: The Court now having considered the record, including arguments of counsel, all filed pleadings,...
Madison Co., IL. (ECWd) - From my Inbox: This form is to notify you of a class action lawsuit, pending in the Third Judicial Circuit, Madison County, Illinois, which may affect your rights. The case name is Gary Sterr, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated...
