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15 Mar Illinois Governor Pritzker – Do emergency powers trump due process?

Posted at 19:11h in feature, Governor, IDPH, Illinois, Illinois State Representative, Illinois State Senate by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 10 Comments

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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...

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15 Mar IL Gov Pritzker orders all Bars and Dine-In Restaurants closed thru March 30th –

Posted at 15:43h in feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 11 Comments

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SPRINGFIELD, IL . (ECWd) - UPDATE: Governor's Press Release at bottom of page. Illinois Governor Pritzker announced he is ordering the closing of all board and dine-in restaurants starting Monday night thru March 30th, 2020. Drive-thru and curbside pickup may continue to operate. He appeared to blame the closures...

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14 Mar New Orleans, Louisiana Mayor Cantrell issues proclamation of State of Emergency – Grant powers to suspend sale and transportation of firearms, alcohol, explosives, and combustibles

Posted at 12:57h in feature, Louisiana, New Orleans by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 2 Comments

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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...

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14 Mar Champaign issues clarifying statement (propaganda) after citizen outrage on claimed emergency powers

Posted at 12:05h in Champaign, Champaign County, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 10 Comments

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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...

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14 Mar Coles County hospital patient tests positive for coronavirus

Posted at 11:20h in Coles County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Mattoon, IL. (ECWd) - The Pantagraph is reporting that a patient at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Coles County has tested positive for the Coronavirus. Click to read their article (HERE). According to the news report, the patient was treated in the SBLHC emergency room and...

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13 Mar Shelby County Chairman filed numerous false claims for meeting attendance in contradiction to Compensation Resolution and established law

Posted at 18:20h in feature, Shelby County, Shelbyville by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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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...

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13 Mar Champaign to hold Emergency Meeting: Grant powers to ban sale of firearms, gasoline, liquor, take possession of private property –

Posted at 06:53h in Champaign, Champaign County, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 75 Comments

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Champaign, IL. (ECWd) - The City of Champaign, IL. will hold an Emergency Meeting this morning to pass an Ordinance related to the "Emergency Created by the Impact of the COVID-19 Virus" - better known as the "Coronavirus" or the "Wuhan Virus." The City proposes to grant...

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12 Mar Shelby County Board Meeting Video

Posted at 18:55h in feature, Shelby County, Shelbyville by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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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. ...

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12 Mar Shelby County – Chairman Bruce Cannon meeting claims parallel false claims found in Piatt County

Posted at 17:33h in feature, Shelby County, Shelbyville by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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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...

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12 Mar John Norton’s Alternative Service Motion DENIED –

Posted at 11:31h in feature, Wesley Township, Will County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Wesley Township (ECWd) - On March 10, 2020, the Judge denied John Norton's Motion For Alternative Service. Maybe someday Norton will tell the truth in court and in Motions. Probably too much to ask for...

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