Champaign Co. (ECWd) - Several weeks ago we covered the information contained in the Illinois State Police investigation in the Mahomet Township Road District Highway Commissioner Christian A. Doenitz in this article. We asked in the title, "Do Laws Matter In Illinois?". One of the most foundational...
Poplar Grove, Ill. (ECWd) - Just when we think we've seen it all, Poplar Grove Village Trustee Owen Costanza apparently placed item #12Â (read his email) on the next meeting agenda for Poplar Grove, which is to "Motion to discuss possible litigation against "Boone County Illinois...
Clark County, Indiana (ECWd) - Current Fire Chief and Former Indiana Sheriff, his wife, and daughter have been charged with felonies related to the time when he was serving in the office of Clark County (IN) Sheriff. Former Clark County Sheriff Arrested on 15 Felony Charges ***SECOND UPDATE*** (Clark...
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...
United States (ECWd) - In a unanimous ruling from the United States Supreme Court, the States have no power to disqualify those holding or attempting to hold federal offices, especially the Presidency. "This case raises the question of whether the States, in addition to Congress, may also...
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...
