Structure Fire in Ashmore, IL –
Ashmore, IL. (ECWd) – There is currently a structure fire in Ashmore, IL., with multiple Fire Departments called to the scene. The structure is on the corner of Route 16 (Ashmore Street) and Oakland Road. Oakland, Ashmore, and Kansas Fire Departments are on scene this morning. A reader sent this photo: .
Complaint filed alleging State’s Attorney misconduct –
COLES County (ECWd) – A “Complaint and Cease and Desist” was recently filed with the Coles County Board alleging the Coles County State’s Attorney, Mr. Jesse Danley, has been using his public office for personal gain. In short, the Complaint alleges that State’s Attorney Danley used his office’s resources and personnel to further his personal […]
Coles Co. – Legal opinion confirms Watchdog position on private assessor – County exercised powers never granted
Coles Co. (ECWd) – The Concerned Taxpayers of Coles County group asked for our help almost three years ago regarding the County Assessments. One of the first key items we identified was the improper contracting with an individual to perform the duties of the Supervisor of Assessments. We went into great detail in our seven-part […]
ECWd Livestreamed Property Tax Relief Task Force Legislative Hearing in Coles County
Video is below, you should be able to watch it on this page, on YouTube, or on our ECWd Facebook page: We went live at a around 6 p.m. on Oct 15, 2019, in Mattoon, Illinois . We appreciate your support:
Property Tax Relief Task Force Legislative Hearing in Coles County- Public urged to attend – October 15, 2019
Coles Co. (ECWd) – UPDATE: We will livestream this Hearing tonight: (click here) The Concerned Taxpayers of Coles County will host a Legislative Hearing Chaired by State Representative Mary Flowers, Chair of Governor Pritzker’s Property Tax Relief Task Force. State Representative Mary Flowers invites all property owners and renters to attend the Legislative Hearing. The […]
Video: Head-on crash narrowly avoided –
COLES CO. (ECWd) – As we were making our way to the Bloomington, Illinois city council meeting yesterday afternoon, we witnessed what can only be described as distracted driving nearly causing a head-on crash with an 18 wheeler. As you watch this, it should remind you to always keep your eyes on the road. Keep […]
Coles County Probation Officer resigns after racists comments –
Charleston, IL. (ECWd) – This is a follow-up on our article referencing Coles County Probation Officer Megan R. Weaver and her alleged racists comments during an off-duty fight in Sullivan, Illinois on April 26, 2019 (read it here). The JG-TC is reporting that she has tendered her resignation after a report by County Court Services […]
Coles County Probation Officer repeatedly yells “F**king N*gger” and “there are sundown rules for black people” –
CHARLESTON, IL. (ECWd) – Coles County Probation Officer Megan R. Weaver was questioned during a Domestic Violence related Disorderly Conduct police investigation on Friday night, April 26, 2019 at approximately 11:30 p.m. (Police report here) As of today, May 21, 2019, Weaver is still employed with the Coles County Probation Office as a Probation Officer. […]
Coles County Board and improper health insurance benefits – Part 3 –
CHARLESTON, IL. (ECWd) – The Coles County State’s Attorney responded for a second time in reference to some Coles County Board members receiving unauthorized health insurance. ( Part 1 and Part 2 ) This response was a little more detailed, but in the end, failed to acknowledge the requirements which must be complied with prior […]
Coles County Board and improper health insurance benefits – Part 2 –
CHARLESTON, IL. (ECWd) – The Coles County State’s Attorney responded to my continued public comments in reference to some Coles County Board members receiving unauthorized health insurance. Part 1 of this series is here. In his January 30, 2019 memorandum (here), Coles County State’s Attorney, Jesse Danley, responded in 1 1/2 pages: “It has come […]