Springfield, IL. (ECWd) - This morning, there was a legislative committee hearing of subject matter on the Farm Bill which is attempting to change the Counties Code to permit leasing of county farmland, by claiming lease revenue is a public purpose. This is merely the recorded Hearing;...
Lisle, IL. (ECWd) - Lisle Economic Development Partnership ('LEDP'), according to Lisle records, refused to give public records to the Village of Lisle, which caused the village to violate the Freedom of Information Act. From the settlement agreement: In July and September 2021, Mr. Christopher Bielat submitted Freedom...
Will Co. (ECWd) Once again, the Wesley Township Supervisor provides misinformation to the board and the public regarding their long-standing violation of the Township Code related to their excessive accumulation of funds. Rather than actually reading the law during the discussion, Supervisor Medlin chose to make numerous...
Edgar County, IL. (ECWd) - During this morning's Edgar County Board meeting, the board voted on and approved an Ordinance prohibiting cannabis dispensaries, growing, etc., in all unincorporated areas of the county. Video of the meeting is HERE. ...
Illinois (ECWd) - The Illinois Counties Code requires the adoption of a budget for the following year. The adopted budget is also required to be made readily available to the public for at least 15 days prior to the final action of approving the adopted budget....
Illinois (ECWd) - The Illinois Prison Review Board is now facing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit for allegedly violating the act by failing to do a proper search and provide requested records. The suit alleges a willful violation based on their actions through the...
Windsor, IL. (ECWd) - On February 28, 2022, the City of Windsor held a meeting we believe was in violation of the Open Meetings Act ("OMA"), even if their attorney was present and telling them it complied with the Act. Short version: Windsor's 5-member board ("corporate authority") consists...
Livingston County, IL. (ECWd) - The Livingston County Board negotiated the "retirement" of their now-former Sheriff Tony O. Childress, and approved the Retirement Agreement during the February 24, 2022, Livingston County Board meeting. See Item V(8)(a) of the meeting agenda. Additionally, from looking at the March 7,...
Cabot, Arkansas (ECWd) - During a recent trip to Arkansas, I had to clean up the coffee I spit from my mouth upon being told the local school had installed litter boxes in the bathrooms for the "cat" kids. The story continued with a claim several...
CHICAGO (ECWd) - The Docket entry for United States v Michael J. Madigan indicates that both Madigan and McClain will be arraigned on March 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. A separate entry suggests bail of $10K and both Defendants be permitted to sign own recognizance bond. ***As a...
