Illinois (ECWd) - While the most recent variant of COVID-19 captures the news, we must once again drill down on facts rather than the hype that appears to be the primary narrative from the mainstream media. Who knew Omicron variant only accounts for a very minor fraction...
U.S. (ECWd) - A published study from October of 2020 on "Informed consent disclosure to vaccine trial subjects of risk of COVID-19 vaccines worsening clinical disease" raises many questions. (Also found at this link, and this link) Results of the study "COVID-19 vaccines designed to elicit neutralizing...
Springfield, IL. (ECWd) - Following up on our article related to the aircraft fuel sales tax in Springfield, Illinois, and the FAA's requirement of airport-related use of those tax funds not grandfathered in (the increase of sales taxes), the Springfield Airport Authority's attorneys sent a memorandum...
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) - From information we were able to gather through Freedom of Information Act requests from both the city of Springfield, and the Airport Authority, is appears the city has been refusing to hand over the aircraft fuel sales tax from fuel sold at...
Will Co., IL. (ECWd) - Update: On Friday, January 7, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., there is another (Status?) Hearing in the lawsuit filed against Wesley Township for their complete failure to comply with the basic requirements of the Freedom of Information Act. We encourage all people interested...
Calumet City, IL. (ECWd) - What does a public official do when being audited? In Calumet City, you hire a PR firm to push out "press releases," cut down security camera, and refuse to permit timely inspection of records. Then, after the press conference a political hack...
Illinois (ECWd) - Effective January 1, 2022, there are changes to the Court's (pretrial) electronic home monitoring program (read about the Pretrial Fairness Act). Some changes include: guaranteed movement at least 2 days per week to take care of themselves and loved ones mandatory hearing every 60...
Springfield, IL. (ECWd) - The petition to intervene in a mask-related lawsuit by approximately 29,000 educators, teachers unions, and related associations was DENIED yesterday in Sangamon County Circuit Court. From the Denial Order: The Court now having considered the record, including arguments of counsel, all filed pleadings,...
Madison Co., IL. (ECWd) - From my Inbox: This form is to notify you of a class action lawsuit, pending in the Third Judicial Circuit, Madison County, Illinois, which may affect your rights. The case name is Gary Sterr, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated...
Boone Co., IL. (ECWd) - The Boone County Board heard objections and voted to disapprove a $50K grant to the Northern Illinois Food Bank, which, according to county board members, would have used all or part of those funds to donate to the "Empower Boone" Food...
