Chicago, IL. (ECWd) - Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx established a tip line to field complaints of sexual harassment at the Chicago Park District - From her twitter message: "No matter how old the allegation, if you believe that you have been a victim of sexual abuse...
Shelby County, IL. (ECWd) - Shelby County Sheriff Sean McQueen submitted his resignation letter today, 44 days after being appointed to the vacancy and sworn into office. A copy of the letter is HERE. and his resignation if effective on November 5, 2021. He cites a "life changing"...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - The Shelby County Board meeting Thursday night was filled with shocking events, the first being the lightning strike delivered by the forensic auditor, which we covered in this article. During this week's county board meeting, the County Highway Engineer Alan Spesard gave his...
Chicago, IL. (ECWd) - In a move we suspect should be overturned on appeal or otherwise disposed of as what we consider an improper prior restraint on speech, a Cook County Judge ordered John Catanzara, president of Chicago's largest police union, to stop speaking about or...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - For the last two years, the Shelby County Treasurer has been exposing numerous issues of malfeasance as it relates to payroll issues in the County, only to be ignored. After overwhelming public outcry for almost a year, the board approved a forensic...
St. Charles, IL. (ECWd) - A School District 303 parent spoke during public comment at the October 12, 2021, D303 school board meeting. She complained of threats and comments she has received from a board member and other people about her views on current topics of...
Danville, IL. (ECWd) - Project Completed: Vermillion County Airport Authority – As of October 5, 2021 Board Chairman Myers sat down with us to discuss the airport, and that video interview is at the bottom of this article. Early in 2018, we received a tip about issues at...
Edgar County, IL. (ECWd) - The Edgar County Board has approved constructing a new building to house the Edgar County Coroner's Office. The total cost will be around $60,000, with the county and its employees assisting in and coordinating its construction as a cost savings measure. It will...
Coles Co., IL. (ECWd) - Last Friday, a 9-Count Complaint was filed in the Central District of Illinois naming the Coles County State's Attorney's Office ("CCSAO"), the Coles County Board, and the Illinois State's Attorney's Appellate Prosecutor's Office ("ILSAAP")as defendants. Plaintiffs are Mervin Wolfe, Taylor Schoeneman, and...
New Lenox, IL. (ECWd) - Once again, a status report has been submitted prior to a status hearing on this criminal case - next scheduled date is January 11, 2022, at 9:45 a.m. Lawrence Wyllie's original indictment was Sep 13, 2017 (read it HERE). Postponement is, once again,...
