Illinois (ECWd) - Illinois Governor Pritzker has lost his motion to vacate the Clay County order in the Darren Baily case. As we suspected would happen, the judge ruled that the Clay County Circuit Court did have jurisdiction to issue their order. This being the case, the...
ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) - ATLANTA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT FINAL REPORT The short version: Yes, the finished police reports indicate that no Federal charges will be brought in the Atlanta Library investigation, conducted by the FBI, in response to the Logan County State's Attorney asking them to look into...
Shelby Co (ECWd) - Below is the video of the Shelby County Board meeting with the exception of the last 30 minutes or so of the meeting. Due to scheduling, we had to leave early so we apologize for not being able to capture the entire...
Sangamon (ECWd) - The Rochester Fire Protection District held their meeting this week, which was the first meeting after exposure of the violations of law covered by Channel 17 I-Team investigation and our article. It became clear there was an orchestrated effort to deflect from the real...
Joliet, IL. (ECWd) - The Attorney General's Public Access Counselor has determined that the Will County Officers Electoral Board violated the Open Meetings Act during its June 9, 2020, meeting by voting on items not on the Agenda for action. The item voted on, but not on...
Illinois (ECWd) - A hearing on the consolidated lawsuits against Governor Pritzker was held yesterday, October 14, 2020 in Sangamon County. This particular hearing heard arguments on the Governor's Motion to Vacate the Clay County Darren Baily favorable ruling based on a jurisdictional issue. The Governor's...
Monroe County, IL. (ECWd) - Today, a Monroe County Circuit Judge issued an Order of Nolle Prosequi (to formally abandon the action) in the criminal misdemeanor case against Washy's Saloon. Washy's Saloon was previously cited for being open for business and permitting indoor service of patrons pursuant...
Wesley Township, IL. (ECWd) - Will County Circuit Judge Anderson issued an Order on Fee Petitions ordering that John Norton pay the attorney fees for the Defendants in his frivolous lawsuit which was ultimately dismissed under the CPA, Citizens Participation Act. John Norton was Ordered to pay: To...
Edwardsville, IL. (ECWd) - Editor's Note: This press release presents a question begging for an answer. For instance, we know that all people present at an open meeting must be able to hear all deliberations (conversations) and votes occurring during an open public meeting. Now we are...
Chicago, IL. (ECWd) - Federal Indictment Charges Man With Using Explosive Device to Damage Suburban Chicago Restaurant CHICAGO — A man has been arrested on a federal criminal charge for allegedly using an explosive device to damage a suburban Chicago restaurant. (Press release HERE) DIEGO VARGAS, 24, is...
