CHRISMAN, IL. (ECWd) - The Open Meetings Act ("OMA") is clear when it specifically requires that a closed session, (one that is properly closed and closed for one of the enumerated exceptions to an open meeting) shall have a verbatim recording either by audio or video. Read...
MARSHALL, IL. (ECWd) - Today Ronald Wells, Clark County, Illinois, pled Guilty to Criminal Sexual Abuse of family member, child - a Class 2 felony. His sentence is as follows: 6 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections credit for time served of 210 days fines totalling...
PAXTON, IL. (ECWd) - Attorney Dan P. Schuering has been contracting with several municipalities across Illinois, under the name of “Municipal Consulting Group, LTD” – which is a corporation that is dissolved. We urge each public body who may receive an invoice from this "company" to refuse...
CARLINVILLE, IL. (ECWd) - During Tuesday's Carlinville City Council meeting, Alderwoman Beth Toon had a chance to set the record straight from last month when Attorney Dan Schuering told her she didn't know what she was talking about, and he called us (ECWd) political terrorists. When it...
NEWTON, IL. (ECWd) - Calling their arguments as without merit, Federal District Judge J. Phil Gilbert DENIED Jasper County School District #1's motion to dismiss the civil rights case brought against them by School Board member Jed Earnest. The case will continue moving forward in the federal...
McHenry Co. (ECWd) - Yes, we used that title in hopes of getting everyone's attention so they would read this article, and yes, the attorney really said that. The Gooch quote came from CBS reporting at this link. Former Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob Miller retained legal counsel...
MARSHALL, IL. (ECWd) - Charges against Ronald Wells were amended last week to include the following: Criminal Sexual Assault/Family Member under 18 - Class 1 Felony Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse/Family Member under 18 - Class 2 Felony Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault/Family Member under 18 - Class 2...
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) - We just received notice that Dr. Eric Hansen resigned his appointment to the Springfield Airport Authority on July 17, 2018. We have previously written about his disqualification from serving in that appointed position. In his letter, he states he is resigning due to "pressure...
DuPage County, IL. (ECWd) - DUPAGE COUNTY ELECTION WATCHDOG JEAN KACZMAREK GIVES NOTICE OF INTENTÂ TO SUEÂ Â ELECTION COMMISSION FOR ILLEGALLY WITHHOLDING Â SERIAL NUMBERSÂ OF DATED VOTING MACHINES CAST-OFF BY OTHER COUNTIES NOW IN DUPAGE GLEN ELLYN - Glen Ellyn resident and 13-year election watchdog Jean Kaczmarek gave notice to...
Edgar Co. - (ECWd) - The Northern Edgar County Ambulance Service is on shaky ground with their Medical Director, Michael Smith MD FAEMS. A recent letter sent to the NECAS outlines patient care concerns and points to it being an ongoing problem. The Medical Director who has oversight...
