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November 22, 2024

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Tolono Fire Protection District’s Apparent Electioneering On Referendum –

Tolono, Ill. (ECWd) – Public bodies are prohibited from advocating for or against ballot measures or candidates for public office (electioneering), but that doesn’t stop some of them, especially in Champaign County. The Tolono Fire Protection District placed a tax increase referendum on the ballot,

Shelby County Farm Sale Judicial Chaos Leads to Farm Sale Bid Withdrawal

Shelby Co. (ECWd) – Last Tuesday the Shelby County Farm Sale TRO case had yet another hearing in which neither the county chairman nor the county board have legal representation.  That fact should concern everyone. During the hearing, the judge indicated that the attorneys, State’s

Yale, Illinois – Good Governance Welcomed

Jasper Co. (ECWd) – Good governance is a learning process in which few are truly willing to take the time to learn.  After our first article on Yale, at this link, the appointed officials began their schooling. I attended the meeting in order to provide

The Shelby County Farm Bid, Redacted –

Shelby Co., Ill. (ECWd) – As promised, below is a copy of the redacted bid submitted for the Shelby County Farm purchase. It appears the bid is for more than the minimum price listed in the resolution (link to resolution is here). Minimum for the

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Shelby County Court Grants Watchdogs’ Motion To Intervene –

Shelby Co., Ill. (ECWd) – This morning, Judge Kibler granted our Motion to Intervene in the Boehm v. Shelby County case for the limited purpose of unsealing the sole bid for the county farmland. The Court continued with sealing the name and contact information of

Rochester Village President Suerdieck Sued For Civil Rights Violations In Denying Liquor License; Loses Motion To Dismiss – Given 14 Days To Answer Complaint –

Rochester, Ill. (ECWd) – “…could plausibly be viewed as evincing “sheer vindictiveness” and “substantial animus” towards Plaintiff …” “…defendant harassed the plaintiff to drive him out of business for illegitimate purposes such as the mayor’s personal gain…” In February 2024, Henry’s On Main, LLC., filed

Kankakee County Board Chairman Resigns Prior To Vote For His Removal –

Kankakee County, Ill. (ECWd) – Kankakee County Board Chairman Andrew Wheeler has resigned from office just prior to a discussion and vote to remove him from office during a Special Board Meeting this morning (See agenda). There have been allegations that Chairman Wheeler, after negotiating

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