Sen Hastings, Family Being Sued For “Mob Actions” And Conspiring To Prevent Voting During Township Caucus –
Orland, Ill. (ECWd) – A 10-Count federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed in the Northern District of Illinois, naming Defendants as Illinois State Senator Michael Hastings, Orland Hills Mayor Kyle Hastings, Orland Hills Village Trustee Kyle Hastings II, Orland Township Clerk Cindy Murray, Village of Orland Hills and its Police Department, and Orland Township. […]
Murdock Township Highway Commissioner Update
Douglas Co. (ECWd) – The investigation into the Highway Commissioner in Murdock Township holding office while being a resident in another county appears to be completed. For those who have not followed this matter, the Murdock Township Highway Commissioner submitted a bogus address on his voter registration, indicating he resides at 103 West. Main Street, […]
CRIS Mass Transit District Dissolving Today –
Danville, Ill. (ECWd) – See their Press Release – more information forthcoming. You can also read our past articles on CRIS-RMTD here. Click the photo below and it will open larger photo so you can read the press release.
Shelby County – State’s Attorney FOIA Lawsuit
Shelby Co. (ECWd) – The Shelby County, Illinois, State’s Attorney Ruth Woolery is once again facing a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit regarding her improper denial of records. A copy of the filed lawsuit can be viewed below or downloaded at this link. We have been seeking the deposition transcripts related to the Nicholas Banning […]
CDL Masking-Gate Kane Co Prosecutor Seeking Judicial Appointment –
Kane Co., Ill. (ECWd) – Shaw Local has reported that Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser has thrown her hat in the ring for an appointment to a vacant judicial seat after the retirement of Judge Kevin Busch at the end of January 2026. According to Shaw Local, Mosser wrote that her focus will always […]
Shelby County Budget Shuffle
Shelby Co. (ECWd) – Budgets adopted by public bodies are supposed to have a purpose and accountability for spending by each elected office. When a county adopts its budget, it is a contract with the people, and any changes are strictly controlled by the law, as outlined in 55 ILCS5/6-1003 We asked for a copy […]
Vermilion County Veterans Assistance Commission Terminates Superintendent, However . . .
Danville, Ill. (ECWd) – During the December 2025 meeting of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Vermilion County (video here), it was clear the board of commissioners were unfamiliar with conducting meetings in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, and of the powers and duties of the board vs the powers and duties of the Superintendent, […]
Watchdogs Win Unanimous Ruling In Appellate Court FOIA Case –
Paris, Ill. (ECWd) – In a unanimous 17-page ruling handed down by the Fifth District Appellate Court today, the court Order stated: “The circuit court erred when it held that the defendant could redact the names of persons identified in the federal grand jury subpoena along with other information. The judgment granting defendant’s motion to […]
What Say You Now?
Coles/Douglas Co. – (ECWd) – We recently requested input on a matter regarding when a person’s pay stops (article here). That question has direct ties to our original article regarding the City of Mattoon hiring a former Arcola Police officer who was going to be terminated for a laundry list of alleged wrongdoing, as covered […]
Macon County Deputy Charged With DUI, Fleeing & Eluding –
Macon Co., Ill. (ECWd) – Macon County Deputy Andrew Ziegler was taken into custody on December 15, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m. and charged with speeding more than 35 miles-per-hour over the speed limit, and fleeing and attempted eluding police. He was also held on suspicion of driving under the influence. According to a press […]