United States (ECWd) - In a unanimous ruling from the United States Supreme Court, the States have no power to disqualify those holding or attempting to hold federal offices, especially the Presidency. "This case raises the question of whether the States, in addition to Congress, may also...
Sangamon Co. (ECWd) - With thousands of pieces of legislation being contemplated in Springfield, it's nice to see some common sense legislation for a change. The 102nd District State Representative Adam Niemerg has introduced HB 5105 which would prohibit COVID-19 vaccination mandates. I have yet to speak with...
Dolton, Ill. (ECWd) - Today we filed a third lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") to force the village of Dolton, Illinois to produce the public records requested in January 2024. On January 30, 2024, I asked for “Copy of all payments made to...
Thornton Township (ECWd) - Thornton Township and Tiffany Henyard have apparently continued its attack on media and residents - this time by demanding reporters sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to being "permitted" entry into a Black History Event which was open to the public. On February...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - We first reported on Robert Woodall's claims of Brady violations in this article which we encourage everyone to read. As referenced in that article, we were waiting on this transcript from that hearing. Anyone reading the transcript from the prior hearing and information...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - A Shelby County, Illinois, Grand Jury was convened last month and issued numerous true bills of indictment which we covered in part in this article. At the time of the prior publication, we were able to track down the names of 15 people...
Sangamon Co. (ECWd) - We covered the proposed legislation to mandate Illinois follow the vehicle emissions rules established in California in this article. The committee was scheduled to hear the bill late yesterday afternoon. As outlined in the previous article, the witness slips opposing this legislation were...
Sangamon Co. (ECWd) - State Representative Edgar Gonzalez, Jr., Chicago, has introduced House Bill 1634, seeking to adopt the vehicle emissions standards of California. The bill is co-sponsored by Representative Janet Yang Rohr of Naperville, and Representative Bob Morgan of Highwood. The bill basically requires that "Illinois Environmental...
Illinois (ECWd) - During the Detention Hearing this morning, the Court ordered McCann to remain in custody pending sentencing. McCann was initially taken into custody prior to the trial, on Feb 9, 2024, for various reasons. McCann's sentencing hearing is scheduled for June 20, 2024. From the docket: Minute Entry...
ILLINOIS (ECWd) - Former Illinois State Senator Sam McCann plead guilty to Counts 1 through 9 in the indictment, the court accepted the pleas and consent to forfeiture. The Court adjudged McCann Guilty on all 9 counts. Sentencing guideline Order below. Sentencing is scheduled for June 20, 2024, at...
