Oswego Being Sued For Public Records Related To Road Rage Incident –
Oswego, Ill. (ECWd) – We filed a Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) lawsuit against the village of Oswego for allegations of violations of FOIA when it denied requests for information related to the alleged road rage incident where an off-duty Bolingbrook police officer brandished a firearm. Our previous article on the road rage incident is […]
Murdock Township Highway Commissioner Investigation Update
Douglas Co. (ECWd) – The investigation into the Highway Commissioner in Murdock Township holding office while being a resident in another county continues. October 3, 2025, I was told the following by the Douglas County State’s Attorney: “Currently, the investigation into this matter is potentially complete, and is currently under review by my office. I […]
Henyard Tries Cleaning Up Image – Wants Article(s) Removed –
Edgar Co. (ECWd) – Before we get started, the answer is and always will be “NO.” We have received these from others in the past and have never removed an article based on any of these “compliance notices” or take-down demands – whether they were sent to us by attorneys or “image” companies like this […]
Lewis Lacey, Former Dolton Police Chief, Pleads Guilty To Bankruptcy Fraud –
Dolton, Ill. (ECWd) – On November 21, 2025, former Dolton Police Chief Lewis Lacey pled GUILTY to bankruptcy fraud. Lacey was appointed to his position during the disastrous Mayoral reign of Tiffany Henyard. We urge you to read both the guilty plea and the plea agreement to grasp the extent of what he pled guilty […]
Mattoon’s Shocking Ignorance Of Public Records Laws –
Mattoon, Ill. (ECWd) – The City of Mattoon, Illinois, portrayed a shocking ignorance of the Illinois Freedom Of Information Act during its meeting on November 18, 2025, when its attorney or Mayor (not sure who was talking at the time) proclaimed they would not release the job/employment application of a police officer since it was […]
Mattoon Motion To Quash Request For Officers Records
Coles Co. (ECWd) – This article is related to our previous articles, found here and here, and we encourage everyone to read them to gain a better understanding of the entire process taking place in the courts. We have obtained the City of Mattoon’s Motion to Quash, and as promised, we are providing it for everyone […]
Mattoon Police Hiring Update
Coles Co. (ECWd) – We published this article yesterday and outlined that we would update when we hear back from the entities referenced, Arcola and Mattoon. After publication, the City of Matton, Illinois – Police Department Facebook page produced a post regarding our article, ending with this suggestion, which we agree with: “be leery what […]
Dolton Ordered To Pay $47K In Another FOIA Lawsuit –
Dolton, Ill. (ECWd) – Yesterday, the Village of Dolton, Illinois was ordered to pay our attorney fees in the amount of $41,029.45, our costs in the amount of $1,494.02, and a civil penalty in the amount of $5000.00. Total cost to Dolton is $47,523.47. This was all the result of former and disgrace Mayor Tiffany […]
Did Mattoon Police Department Hire A Dirty Cop?
Coles Co. (ECWd) – This appears to be yet another one of those times when all you can say is you can’t make this crap up. The Chairman of the Police Committee of Arcola, Illinois, according to a letter from the Chief of Police to Officer AJ Roley, made a preliminary determination that Officer Roley […]
White County Jailer Suspended After Being Caught On Camera –
White Co., Ill. (ECWd) – White County Jailer Suspended after being caught on camera. . According to the Wayne County Press (here): . A White County correctional officer has been suspended without pay after being caught having “inappropriate conduct” with a female inmate in her cell. The officer has not been identified. Sheriff Jordan Weiss […]