Shelby Co. (ECWd) - We obtained a letter drafted by Chairman Bruce Cannon and it is clear he has not only omitted key facts on the matter regarding Alan Spesard, but he also completely misrepresented the facts. We must expose Cannon for his complete disregard for the...
Will Co. (ECWd) - Joliet Township is once again facing another lawsuit stemming from their refusal to follow the law. A complaint for Writ of Mandamus and Mandatory Injunctive Relief has been filed in the Will County Circuit Court. "However, Joliet Township’s Clerk refuses to place the...
Avon Township, IL. (ECWd) - Avon Township Supervisor, Terry Wilke, continued operating "Avon Cares" - a non profit food pantry when its registration had expired with the Illinois Secretary of State. He continued receiving public funds of the township and donations during the time-frame in which the...
Wesley Twp, IL. (ECWd) - In an Order dated Sep 1, 2020, the Circuit Court DENIED Wesley Township's Motion to Dismiss the FOIA lawsuit. Wesley's Motion was essentially arguing that since they finally produced all the records, that the suit was now moot, and they should not...
Oliver, IL. (ECWd) - EMERGENCY WATERMAIN REPAIR The Clark-Edgar Rural Water District has issued an emergency repair for the following location in Edgar County: All of Embarrass Township, all of Kansas Township, and all of Buck Township including Redmon. In Grandview Township - 625th Street, 600th Street, Coach...
Madison Co., IL. (ECWd) - A Freedom of Information Act lawsuit was filed against Madison County State's Attorney yesterday. The suit alleges that the Madison County State's Attorney Tom Gibbons did not respond to a FOIA Request submitted on July 17, 2020, and later amended on July...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - Once again we see Shelby County Chairman attempt to exercise powers never given. Communications from the newly contracted auditor and Chairman Cannon discuss getting the audit approved at the last meeting started. The communication of 8/19/2020 exposes once again the pattern of...
ILLINOIS (ECWd) - Illinois State Representative Brad Halbrook & County Clerks Jessica Fox & Judi Pollock discussed the new election law and vote by mail . View it here - and please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/9xlu9LyFsW4...
Joliet, IL. (ECWd) - Last week we sued Joliet Township for failing to provide requested public records, and for their attempt at charging us unauthorized fees. Both are violations of the Illinois Freedom Of Information Act. Joliet Township received a request for public records on June 9,...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - Shelby County Board Chairman, along with a majority of the board, chose to initially go along with violating the Open Meetings Act obligations during a recent meeting (article here). It was not the first time this board has ignored the Open Meetings...
