Chicago, IL. (ECWd) - In a move we suspect should be overturned on appeal or otherwise disposed of as what we consider an improper prior restraint on speech, a Cook County Judge ordered John Catanzara, president of Chicago's largest police union, to stop speaking about or...
St. Charles, IL. (ECWd) - A School District 303 parent spoke during public comment at the October 12, 2021, D303 school board meeting. She complained of threats and comments she has received from a board member and other people about her views on current topics of...
Danville, IL. (ECWd) - Project Completed: Vermillion County Airport Authority – As of October 5, 2021 Board Chairman Myers sat down with us to discuss the airport, and that video interview is at the bottom of this article. Early in 2018, we received a tip about issues at...
Edgar County, IL. (ECWd) - The Edgar County Board has approved constructing a new building to house the Edgar County Coroner's Office. The total cost will be around $60,000, with the county and its employees assisting in and coordinating its construction as a cost savings measure. It will...
Coles Co., IL. (ECWd) - Last Friday, a 9-Count Complaint was filed in the Central District of Illinois naming the Coles County State's Attorney's Office ("CCSAO"), the Coles County Board, and the Illinois State's Attorney's Appellate Prosecutor's Office ("ILSAAP")as defendants. Plaintiffs are Mervin Wolfe, Taylor Schoeneman, and...
New Lenox, IL. (ECWd) - Once again, a status report has been submitted prior to a status hearing on this criminal case - next scheduled date is January 11, 2022, at 9:45 a.m. Lawrence Wyllie's original indictment was Sep 13, 2017 (read it HERE). Postponement is, once again,...
Will Co., IL. (ECWd) - Today's Hearing went as we predicted. Norton appeared in Court, and the Judge immediately Denied his Motion. He didn't even have to say a word. This Motion was nothing more than a failed attack on a reporter, based on false information he made up...
Effingham, IL. (ECWd) - Three School Districts obtained a Temporary Restraining Order against the Illinois State Board of Education and the State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Carmen, I. Ayala. The TRO prohibits the ISBE from placing Red Hill CUSD 10, Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A, and Beecher City CUSD...
NAPERVILLE, IL. (ECWd) - Three Naperville Park District Commissioners have received statutorily unauthorized compensation for their service as Park District Commissioners. The rest of you subjects must pay full price. Commissioners Mary Gibson, Leslie Ruffing, and Alison Thompson (all three elected in 2021) have received "discounts" on services...
Adams County, IL. (ECWd) - The Temporary Restraining Order against the Quincy Physicians and Surgeons Clinic and Blessing Corporate Services is below. Further Hearing scheduled for October 6, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. From the Order: A. The Defendants QP&S and Blessing are enjoined from suspending from employment or...
