Mahomet, Ill. (ECWd) - A couple of weeks ago, Kerry Gifford, the General Manager of the Sangamon Valley Public Water District, turned in his resignation as Treasurer of the District and apparently had some words with the water district's board president or someone else in the...
Cook County, Ill. (ECWd) - Monica Gordon was elected as a Commissioner to the Cook County Board (5th District) last fall while she was already an elected Prairie State Community College Trustee in Cook County. According to the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act, the offices are incompatible,...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - Over the past 13 years of our operations, we have seen time and time again the negative impact and distrust of elected officials in communities due to social media postings. While many such posts grow from a valid concern, the lack of...
McLean Co., Ill. (ECWd) - As we have done in the past, when court cases we are interested in reporting on pop up, we ask for Extended Media Coverage, or "Cameras in the Courtroom," according to the Illinois Supreme Court Policy for Extended Media Coverage in...
FLORIDA (ECWd) - Editor's note 4-22-2023:Â We updated this article with new photos. After enduring more than two years of relentless, abusive, and unwarranted web-based and social media attacks on our organization and our persons, we have hopefully and finally brought this chapter to a close by...
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 to...
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 to approve a...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - When local community social media sites pop up with anonymous owners who block residents of the community that offer up a differing position it should be a red flag to most people. Such sites typically have an agenda to control a narrative...
ECWd - American Watchdogs, with the Edgar County Watchdogs, will conduct a four-hour Citizen Watchdog Training session on May 20, 2023, in Menomonie, WI. This training session will run from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Location:Â Wilson Creek Inn, 932 N Broadway, Menomonie, WIÂ 54751 Reserve your seat by clicking...
Shelby Co. (ECWd) - The Shelby County Board held its regular meeting last night which can be viewed below. Noteworthy public comments and discussions took place regarding the issue of people being buried at the County Farm, a subject first raised by County Board member Carol Cole....
