WINNEBAGO Co., IL. (ECWd) - Illinois State Representative John Cabello filed a 176 page, 4-Count lawsuit against Governor JB Pritzker this morning alleging the Governor's extended emergency Executive Orders exceeded his authority under Illinois law. This lawsuit names John Cabello and ALL CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF...
Woodford Co. (ECWd) - The following email communication from the Woodford County State's Attorney has made it clear to law enforcement in the county and the Mayors; Governor Pritzker's extension of the stay-at-home order will not be prosecuted or enforced in Woodford County. Reading the email communication...
Illinois (ECWd) - The Illinois Administrative Code that applies to the Illinois Department of Public Health has some very clear direction which clearly is not being followed by Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker. Specifically, Subpart I, Sections 690.1300-690.1415 found at the above link. We also provided each...
Clay Co. (ECWd) - A copy of the hearing transcript from Darren Bailey's hearing for a Temporary Restraining Order can be viewed at this link or viewed below. For those that understand the importance of our State and Federal Constitutional rights, we are confident you will greatly...
U.S. (ECWd) - The US Attorney General Bill Barr has issued a memorandum to all US Attorneys. Now, I am directing each of our United States Attorneys to also be on the lookout for state and local directives that could be violating the constitutional rights and civil...
Illinois (ECWd) - In our previous article on the Governor's most recent proposed Executive Order that requires the wearing of masks, we intentionally raised what we believe would be unintended consequences to gun owners in Illinois. While we are confident anyone charged under the deadly weapons...
Onarga, IL. (ECWd) - Kirk Allen and the Edgar County Watchdogs, Inc. have filed suit in Iroquois County Circuit Court alleging that the Village of Onarga has violated the Freedom of Information Act by failing to provide all the public records requested. On Dec 22, 2019, Kirk...
Illinois (ECWd) - Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued a shelter in place Executive Order to the Residents of the State of Illinois. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health Pandemic Influenza Plan, it appears either the Governor is not following the plan, or is getting advice...
Clay Co. (ECWd) - Darren Bailey had his Temporary Restraining Order Hearing against Governor Pritzker today in Clay County by the Honorable Michael McHaney. The TRO was granted, and copy can be downloaded at this link or viewed below. As can be read in the TRO, this decision...
Illinois (ECWd) - Illinois Governor Pritzker might be well advised to find new legal counsel, unless this was intentional, as it appears his upcoming Executive Order taking effect May 1st, 2020 does one of two things. Strips a gun owner of his rights while complying with...
