CARLYLE, IL. (ECWd) - Today, a Temporary Restraining Order was issued against Carlyle CUSD#1 and its Superintendent Annie Gray, which is protecting the rights of a student to attend school and participate in in-person education. The school district made its own determination that student was in close...
LULING, TX. (ECWd) - Earlier today, a train collided with a tractor-trailer hauling a wind turbine blade in Luling, Texas FOX 7 - Austin is reporting no injuries. CBS-Austin has an article up and attributes a video taken from the other side of the tracks to Caleb Brandon,...
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) - Illinois State Representatives Andrew S. Chesney , Brad Halbrook , Adam Niemerg, Joe Sosnowski, Blaine Wilhour, Dan Caulkins and Chris Miller sponsored HB4106, which would create the Higher Education COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Prohibition Act. Synopsis As Introduced: Creates the Higher Education COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Prohibition Act. Provides that an institution of...
Illinois (ECWd) - We really encourage people to stop and think about the message yet another proposed law sends. Representative Andrew S. Chesney (R), has introduced HB4131 entitled “SCH CD-SCHOOL BOARDS/MASKS“. "Amends the School Code. Provides that a school board or the governing board of a nonpublic school...
Illinois (ECWd) - As if finally admitting that the Governor lacks the power to mandate vaccinations of health care workers, Illinois State Representative Anna Moeller (D), introduced HB4134, entitled "NURSING HOMES-COVID-19 VACCINE". If passed, this bill would grant the Illinois Department of Public Health the power to...
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) - As if finally admitting that the SBE (and Governor) lacks power to revoke recognition of schools, Illinois State Representative Edgar Gonzalez, Jr. (D), introduced HB4135, entitled "School-Public Health Emergency." If passed, this Bill would grant the Illinois State Board of Education the powers...
MARKHAM, IL. (ECWd) - Yesterday, the Illinois Supreme Court issued its Opinion stating that Markham Mayor Roger Agpawa could remain in office since Governor Rauner granted him a "Restoration of Rights." The Court overturned an Appellate Court Order removing him from office, and stated that although a...
LADD, IL. (ECWd) - During this week's Ladd Village Trustee meeting, and when an agenda item was up for discussion about no parking signs, the attorney for the person petitioning for the signs attempted to speak up prior to the vote, the same as other times...
ILLINOIS (ECWd) - The Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act, 745 ILCS 70, protects people from government and businesses inquiring into or mandating any health care issues. This particular law was brought to our attention by Shelby County Board member Dereck Pearcy several months ago....
E. Peoria, IL. (ECWd) - In a message posted to social media, East Peoria Mayor John Kahl said the city would not enforce Governor Pritzker's latest mask mandate requiring masks in all indoor places. "East Peoria will not be enforcing the latest round of restrictions being imposed...
