Shelby Co. (ECWd) - We ran this story a couple days ago regarding the Holland Township Electoral Board meeting. I was contacted this morning by Mr. Forcum and advised the Chairman of the Electoral Board that he has withdrawn his objection. "I have just notified the Chairman...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - Holland Township Electoral Board convened February 8th, 2017, for the purpose of hearing a petition objection filed by the Township Supervisor, Matt Forcum, against Larry Syfert, who is running for Highway Commissioner. We reached out to Mr. Forcum and Mr. Syfert and...
US Government (ECWd) - After finding glaring omissions in the recent opinion from the 9th Circuit, coupled with the fact the Chief Judge is taking steps to possibly have the full court review the matter, we dug a little deeper to see if we could...
9th District Appellate Court - (ECWd) - Yesterday, the Chief Judge of the 9th District, Judge Thomas, took steps that may prove to be a game-changer yet we find nothing in the national news on this matter? The Chief Judge "made a sua sponte request that...
CLARK CO., IL. (ECWd) - At a Clark County Park District special meeting tonight, February 10, 2017, it was revealed after executive session that Charity Murphy had quit today. Previously she had submitted her resignation for her last day at work to be on March 31,...
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) - A full eight days after the cut-off date to file an amended complaint, RIDES-MTD filed one in Edgar County Circuit Court. This amended complaint consists of the following: claim of "promissory estoppel" claim of "breach of unilateral contract" The lawsuit stems from the deposition of...
Illinois -(ECWd) - As our regular readers know, it's not often we get to write about public bodies who are doing the right thing. Yes, part of that is because when they do the right thing there is no need for our involvement but those...
Edgar Co. (ECWd) - The Edgar County Watchdogs thanks Edgar County 911 Director Nannette Crippes, as she is one of the primary reasons this organization started back in 2011. Once again she proves we can count on her for continued violations of the Freedom of...
WHEELING, IL. (ECWd) - Dean Argiris, the Mayor of Wheeling, Illinois has been asked during public meetings to explain his use of the city vehicle. He responded that he can use it for whatever purpose he feels like using it for, including private business purposes. The vehicle in...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - During a recent correspondence with the Director of Township Officials of Illinois regarding certain legalities pertaining to Township spending, a statement was provided that everyone should come to know and understand. "As you know, Dillon’s Rule provides that townships may exercise those...
