Cook County, Ill. (ECWd) - State Senators, Representatives, Mayors, and County Board Members all signed a letter urging Thornton Township voters to vote "NO" on the referendum (which previously failed last fall) for a property tax increase for a township mental health program. Tiffany Henyard shut down...
Dolton, Ill. (ECWd) - *Photo used with permission* Dolton's Mayor Tiffany Henyard was sued in Fedeal Court in her individual and official capacity as Mayor, and the Village of Dolton was a named Defendant as a result of the Mayor, her staff, and Keith Freeman's refusal to...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - Due to the resignation of a past Shelby County Board of Review member, numerous questions arose about the proper process to replace them. Those questions led to a very simple process that normally removes all the political garbage, a Declaratory Judgement action,...
Paris, Ill. (ECWd) - Jim Acklin has announced he is running as a write-in candidate against State Representative Adam Niemerg who is also a write-in candidate. Niemerg has been endorsed by every GOP County Chairman in the 102nd district and is a member of the Illinois...
Sangamon Co. (ECWd) - With thousands of pieces of legislation being contemplated in Springfield, it's nice to see some common sense legislation for a change. The 102nd District State Representative Adam Niemerg has introduced HB 5105 which would prohibit COVID-19 vaccination mandates. I have yet to speak with...
Dolton, Ill. (ECWd) - Today we filed a third lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") to force the village of Dolton, Illinois to produce the public records requested in January 2024. On January 30, 2024, I asked for “Copy of all payments made to...
Thornton Township (ECWd) - Thornton Township and Tiffany Henyard have apparently continued its attack on media and residents - this time by demanding reporters sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to being "permitted" entry into a Black History Event which was open to the public. On February...
Sangamon Co. (ECWd) - State Representative Edgar Gonzalez, Jr., Chicago, has introduced House Bill 1634, seeking to adopt the vehicle emissions standards of California. The bill is co-sponsored by Representative Janet Yang Rohr of Naperville, and Representative Bob Morgan of Highwood. The bill basically requires that "Illinois Environmental...
Illinois (ECWd) - During the Detention Hearing this morning, the Court ordered McCann to remain in custody pending sentencing. McCann was initially taken into custody prior to the trial, on Feb 9, 2024, for various reasons. McCann's sentencing hearing is scheduled for June 20, 2024. From the docket: Minute Entry...
ILLINOIS (ECWd) - Former Illinois State Senator Sam McCann plead guilty to Counts 1 through 9 in the indictment, the court accepted the pleas and consent to forfeiture. The Court adjudged McCann Guilty on all 9 counts. Sentencing guideline Order below. Sentencing is scheduled for June 20, 2024, at...
