Jefferson Co., Ill. (ECWd) – We requested certain records from the Jefferson County Sheriff after news of the arrest of Nason, Illinois, Mayor Michelle McKinney. Initially, they only provided us with the mug shot and said they would not provide the other requested records until
Jefferson Co., Ill. (ECWd) – We requested certain records from the Jefferson County Sheriff after news of the arrest of Nason, Illinois, Mayor Michelle McKinney. Initially, they only provided us with the mug shot and said they would not provide the other requested records until
Macoupin Co., Ill. (ECWd) – Raoul Alleges Former Office Manager Stole From State’s Attorney’s Drug Asset Forfeiture Account Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Macoupin County woman alleging she stole several thousand dollars from the Macoupin County State’s Attorney’s drug asset forfeiture account
URBANA – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 special agents issued a Notice to Appear in Champaign County on May 22, 2025, to 40-year-old Matthew Stuckey, for Theft of Property over $10,000, but less than $100,000 (Class 2 Felony). In November
Jefferson Co. (ECWd) – Statement from the Jefferson County Sheriff: “April 16, 2025, at 10:56:42 AM CDT Yesterday afternoon, 48-year-old Michelle L. McKinney of Nason, IL was arrested for the felony crimes of Possession of a Stolen Vehicle and Obstructing Justice. The arrest was a result
Jefferson Co. (ECWd) – We reported yesterday on the arrest of the Nason, Illinois, Mayor Michelle McKinney, being arrested, muzzled, and stuffed in this article. According to local reporting from the Southern Illinois Watchdogs, Sheriff Jeff Ballard released a statement that confirmed the arrest. He
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Deerfield, Ill. (ECWd) – This article has absolutely nothing to do with the content of any of the speakers. It has everything to do with complying with established laws related to public meetings. During its April 10, 2025, Board of Education Meeting (video here), the
Jefferson Co. (ECWd) – The outgoing Mayor of Nason, Illinois, Michelle McKinney, was allegedly arrested today for matters unrelated to Village business. For reasons not yet known, she was cuffed and muzzled before being stuffed into the police car and taken away. Our first article
Poplar Grove, Ill. (ECWd) – The Village of Poplar Grove’s election this month was supposed to elect the village president, some village trustees, and the village clerk. When it came time for the village clerk, Karri Miller, to certify the names for the ballots to
Shelby Co. (ECWd) – The Shelby County Board voted a few months ago to establish their website which is now up and running. The current board is the first in 20 years to actually act on the issue and get it done. They also voted
Shelby Co., Ill. (ECWd) – The Shelby County Board held an emergency meeting today, April 18, 2023, at noon in courtroom B. The board held rollcall and voted to enter into closed executive session to discuss litigation. After executive session, the board motioned and voted
