Harrisburg, IL. (ECWd) – There will be a citizen watchdog training seminar in Harrisburg, Illinois on August 13, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Morello's Restaurant and Catering, 217 East Poplar Street, Harrisburg, Illinois. All are welcome to attend; citizens, public officials, law enforcement,...
Frankfort, IL. (ECWd) - From among the court records available, Illinois Senator Michael E. Hastings has filed a civil case, in his private capacity, for discovery or to depose in Will County naming the City of Frankfort, Will County, and Jane Does as Defendants. While Petitions are...
Chicago, IL. (ECWd) - Ilinois State Representative (40th) published a Press Release several days ago citing his appointment to "Lead Social Media and Online Extremism Working Group" which contained a reference to "having recently passed House Bill 3731." After reviewing House Bill 3731, it was evident the...
JOLIET, IL. (ECWd) - Attorney General: ". . . a meeting of a committee of a county board that is properly closed...
Chicago, IL. (ECWd) - Editor’s note 4-22-2023: We updated this article with new photos. On August 3, 2022, Federal Judge Gary Feineman entered a judgment against Bonnie Kurowski in the case Kurowski brought against the Edgar County Watchdogs and others. From Document #79: "Judgment is entered in favor...
Crawford Co., IL. (ECWd) - Updated for clarification 8-3-2022 @1646 hours. Heather Mccullough, an Edgar County Corrections Officer, was charged with assault in Crawford County today. According to an Edgar County public official, she was arrested in Edgar County and charged today in Crawford County. She was charged with...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - The Shelby County Road and Bridge Committee met last week to discuss numerous matters. One in particular was the appointment to the position of Acting Engineer for the Shelby County Highway Department. Shelby County Board Chairman Bryon Coffman outlined the justification for appointing...
Wapella Township, IL. (ECWd) - Receipts from December 2021, the month prior to getting caught abusing the taxpayers, show Eldon Cusey purchased the following: 8 - 30-pack cases of Bud Light 50 pounds of Dog Chow 60 pounds of Cat Food A 7-egg Electric Cooker Heater...
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) - From the GoFundMe page: "Hello, my name is Anna Cline. I am the daughter of Charla and the step daughter of Chris Messenger. My parents were in a near fatal motorcycle accident in Paris off of Route 1. A car pulled out in...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - The first article we published on this matter is found at this link and we encourage everyone to read it to grasp the facts of the story. As of today's publication, the Treasurer has not receive any supporting documentation for the rate of...
