Coles Co. (ECWd) - If you missed parts I and II of the “Everyday living expense” articles, you should read them first, linked here and here. For most of us, we continue to face ever-increasing insurance bills. With that in mind, let this article sink in. Kyley Willison,...
Coles Co. (ECWd) - Edited 9-3-2025 @1918: The statement within the police report attributed to Judge Sullivan appears to be incorrect. See this article (HERE). Edgar County Judge Matthew Sullivan was arrested on August 16, 2025, for "Driving Under the Influence, Improper Lane Usage, and Illegal Transportation...
Coles Co. (ECWd) - If you missed Part I of the "Everyday living expense" article, you should read it first at this link. For those facing ever-increasing Ameren bills, let this article sink in. Kyley Willison, the convicted former Oakland Fire Protection District trustee, managed to deal with...
Douglas Co. (ECWd)- The Murdock Township Road District Highway Commissioner, William Deckard, appears to have some serious issues coming his way. We first reported on the fact that he does not reside in the district he was elected to in this article. As we stated in the...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - Timelines are important, as are responses to Freedom of Information Act requests. In most states, a response by a government official is considered to be an authentic record, which can be in paper form, audio, video, or electronic, such as an email...
Ford Co. (ECWd) - If you have ever submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to a public body and wondered if the records provided truly represent everything you asked for, your concerns are valid. As a local government accountability organization, we routinely submit FOIAs for...
United States - (ECWd) - Considering the volume of misinformation, opinions, speculations, and outright lies regarding the Jeffrey Epstein "files", we once again bring things back to a simple "Says Who and With What Proof" standard. While the US Attorney Pam Bondi indicated she had the Epstein...
Coles Co. (ECWd) - Below are a couple of the Coles County Sheriff's Office's body cam footage taken during the search warrant issued due to Kyley Willisons' criminal conduct, for which he was convicted of theft of public funds while a Trustee for the Oakland Fire...
Coles C0. (ECWd) - How many people get the luxury of knowing a search warrant was issued weeks in advance, or its execution being scheduled to accommodate having it done when the kids are gone? How many people think it's a laughing matter to be charged...
Coles Co. (ECWd) - Harry Caray's "Take me out to the ball game" is traditionally sung during the seventh inning of the Chicago Cubs Baseball games. Who knew that $1,424.95 for a seat or seats at a Chicago Cubs baseball game is an "everyday living expense", which...
