Illinois (ECWd) - As the news of the Illinois Governor spread across the state and country, once again our phones began to ring. First, the questions focused on "can he do that?".  However they then shifted to the very questions we urge all citizens to ask,...
Illinois (ECWd) - As the news of the Illinois Governor closing all dine-in restaurants and bars spreads across the state, our phones are ringing off the wall. The question everyone is asking is, can he do that? The answer to that is complex and we suspect there...
Louisiana (ECWd) - The Mayor of New Orleans has issued a proclamation of a State of Emergency due to COVID-19 on March 11, 2020. Once again, much like Champaign, Illinois, The New Orleans Mayor, with apparent support from actual Lousiana legislation, has invoked powers to "Suspend or...
Champaign Co. (ECWd) While we recognize the need to take appropriate measures related to the Covid-19 situation, we must also recognize the importance of our laws and the fact an emergency does not negate the City's obligation to follow our laws, both State and Federal. After the...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - We want to begin with some history dating as far back as 1961 relating to Compensation for County Board members. The purpose of the history lesson is to show that there is no excuse for some of the actions we see with...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - Below is the video of the Shelby County regularly scheduled County Board Meeting that was held at the Lions Club building. . Our work is funded entirely thru donations and we ask that you consider donating at the below link. ...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - In January we published this article comparing the currently indicted Piatt County Chairman to the activities of Shelby County Chairman Bruce Cannon's hiring of private counsel. While Piatt County Chairman faces potential jail time for hiring private counsel in violation of the...
Piatt Co. (ECWd) - While awaiting his criminal trial after being indicted for Offical Misconduct and Forgery, we wonder if Chairman Ray Spencer might face some more charges for violating other parts of the county code? We recently covered the failures of the Piatt County Board and...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - The local reporting in Shelby County highlighted the current contested race for County Board. In light of what we have been exposing, once again we must expose when local media fails the public. According to the local reporting: "Cannon brings a wealth of experience...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - Words shared by the State's Attorney appear to conflict with an Attorney General's response to our Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), request. Two key statements below are what triggered our search for confirmation of what was claimed in the last Shelby County Board...
