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16 Oct Shelby County Board Meeting – Video

Posted at 13:12h in Alan Spesard, Don Koonce, feature, Shelby County, Shelbyville, Uncategorized by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 4 Comments

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Shelby Co (ECWd) - Below is the video of the Shelby County Board meeting with the exception of the last 30 minutes or so of the meeting.  Due to scheduling, we had to leave early so we apologize for not being able to capture the entire...

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16 Oct Rochester Fire Protection District meeting video

Posted at 10:38h in feature, John Archer, Rochester Fire Protection District, Sangamon County, Uncategorized by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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Sangamon (ECWd) - The Rochester Fire Protection District held their meeting this week, which was the first meeting after exposure of the violations of law covered by Channel 17 I-Team investigation and our article. It became clear there was an orchestrated effort to deflect from the real...

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15 Oct AG: Will County Officers Electoral Board Violated The Open Meetings Act –

Posted at 15:13h in feature, Will County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 9 Comments

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Joliet, IL. (ECWd) - The Attorney General's Public Access Counselor has determined that the Will County Officers Electoral Board violated the Open Meetings Act during its June 9, 2020, meeting by voting on items not on the Agenda for action. The item voted on, but not on...

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15 Oct VIDEO: Darren Bailey and Consolidated Cases v. Gov. Pritzker Hearing In Sangamon County –

Posted at 12:09h in Darren Bailey, feature, Sangamon County by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 25 Comments

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Illinois (ECWd) - A hearing on the consolidated lawsuits against Governor Pritzker was held yesterday, October 14, 2020 in Sangamon County.  This particular hearing heard arguments on the Governor's Motion to Vacate the Clay County Darren Baily favorable ruling based on a jurisdictional issue.  The Governor's...

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15 Oct Monroe County Court dismisses COVID-related prosecution of business for being open to indoor customers –

Posted at 11:32h in feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 7 Comments

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Monroe County, IL. (ECWd) - Today, a Monroe County Circuit Judge issued an Order of Nolle Prosequi (to formally abandon the action) in the criminal misdemeanor case against Washy's Saloon. Washy's Saloon was previously cited for being open for business and permitting indoor service of patrons pursuant...

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14 Oct Norton Ordered To Pay $4,760.00 in Attorney Fees/Costs for Frivolous Lawsuit Dismissed Under Citizen Participation Act –

Posted at 06:52h in feature, Wesley Township, Will County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Wesley Township, IL. (ECWd) - Will County Circuit Judge Anderson issued an Order on Fee Petitions ordering that John Norton pay the attorney fees for the Defendants in his frivolous lawsuit which was ultimately dismissed under the CPA, Citizens Participation Act. John Norton was Ordered to pay: To...

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10 Oct Press Release: Madison County Board Members Sent Secret Text Messages During April 16, 2020, Board Meeting

Posted at 10:39h in feature, Madison County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 9 Comments

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Edwardsville, IL. (ECWd) - Editor's Note: This press release presents a question begging for an answer. For instance, we know that all people present at an open meeting must be able to hear all deliberations (conversations) and votes occurring during an open public meeting. Now we are...

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09 Oct Feds Arrest Man: Using Explosive Device At Naperville Egg Harbor Cafe –

Posted at 16:04h in DuPage County, feature, Naperville by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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Chicago, IL. (ECWd) - Federal Indictment Charges Man With Using Explosive Device to Damage Suburban Chicago Restaurant CHICAGO — A man has been arrested on a federal criminal charge for allegedly using an explosive device to damage a suburban Chicago restaurant. (Press release HERE) DIEGO VARGAS, 24, is...

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09 Oct Wabash County Man Arrested For Threatening Public Official –

Posted at 14:26h in Belmont Mayor Lance, feature, Wabash County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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Wabash Co., IL. (ECWd) - Wabash County Sheriff's Deputy Dylan Root arrested William E. Cook on charges of Threatening a Public Official, a Class 3 Felony in Illinois. On October 8, 2020, Cook sent a message to Jon King, a Trustee in the Village of Bellmont, Illinois,...

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09 Oct Marion County Coroner sued under Freedom of Information Act –

Posted at 13:03h in feature, Marion County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Marion County, IL. (ECWd) - A lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act was flied this week naming the Marion County Coroner as Defendant. On March 30, 2020, Shane Lyberger asked Marion County Coroner Troy D. Cannon for public records consisting of certain financial records of the...

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