Shelby Co. (ECWd) - We covered the hiring of a private attorney in Shelby County in this article and to date have not recieved a single response to our questions to the County Chairman or the State's Attorney. While we wait for their response we will...
Mchenry Co. (ECWd) - Those not familiar with the current problems McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks is facing, please read this article which also links to the Sun-Times breaking story of Jack Franks' current alleged criminal problems. This coverage is one related to an FOIA we...
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) - According to the search warrant obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times, the Illinois State Police justified a search warrant referencing Jack Franks by stating that "probable cause exists for the crimes of criminal sexual abuse, criminal sexual assault, official misconduct, stalking and aggravated...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - Over the last several weeks we have been requesting key records as it relates to payroll and how such payroll records are kept. The results are shocking. According to the Sheriff, he had not read the FOP contract prior to signing it. When...
Oliver, IL. (ECWd) - At approximately 4 p.m. on January 30, 2020, a two-vehicle accident happened on Illinois Route 1 at the north end of Oliver, IL. There were minor injuries transported to the Paris Hospital. Traffic was backed up for approximately 45 minutes but is now moving...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - The Sheriff's Committee of Shelby County met this morning for a routine committee meeting at the Sheriff's Office. The Chairman of that committee, Kay Kearney did the right thing when presented with a situation that pointed to the meeting not being properly noticed. ...
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) - Courtni Hays appeared in Edgar County Circuit Court today and entered into a negotiated plea on the charges of theft from the Edgar County Health Department where she was previously employed. According to the court docket: The case will be suspended after 24...
Chrisman, IL. (ECWd) - Congratulations Village of Metcalf taxpayers - the equivalent of all of your payments to NECAS during the past 5 years went towards paying Christmas bonuses! Metcalf's entire financial support (the 2015 payments were the same as the 2016 payments) to the Northern Edgar...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - To grasp the impact of Bob Miller's actions prior to leaving office, we urge everyone to read Part I. As outlined in Part II, this final article will address the three questions raised. Upon knowledge of a CBA, why not bring the employees...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - While many have gone to great lengths to blame the current Highway Commissioner for the huge legal bills of the Road District after terminating three employees on his first day, it appears knowledge of certain facts raises more questions and some of...
