BELLEVILLE, IL. (ECWd) - Earlier this year we witnessed what can only be described as government-sponsored racism through actions taken by the St. Clair County Electoral Board. This is not about any final determinations the board made in relation to petition objections filed, rather it is a...
EDGAR CO., IL. (ECWd) - The Edgar County Sheriff's Department has stated that 72 people were taken from an underage drinking party to the Edgar County Jail. This statement was released online this morning: "5/24/19 at approx 2345. Edgar County Sheriff Dept. received a report of cars blocking...
CHARLESTON, IL. (ECWd) - Coles County Probation Officer Megan R. Weaver was questioned during a Domestic Violence related Disorderly Conduct police investigation on Friday night, April 26, 2019 at approximately 11:30 p.m. (Police report here) As of today, May 21, 2019, Weaver is still employed with the...
ONARGA, IL. (ECWd) - The Onarga Community Library District, apparently on advise of their attorney, George P. Cuonzo, has been destroying public records in violation of the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") and Local Records Act ("LRA"). Last month, I requested copies of certain public meeting recordings...
ONARGA, IL. (ECWd) - John Bank, who has been President of the Onarga Community Library District Board of Trustees for the past 17 years, sent a response to an email I CC'd the library on, where I filed a request for review with the Attorney General's...
ONARGA, IL. (ECWd) - Last night, the Onarga Community Library District held its regular monthly meeting in violation of the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act specifically requires public bodies to post meeting notices and agendas at least 48 hours prior to a meeting. Those notices...
CHARLESTON, IL. (ECWd) – The Coles County State's Attorney responded for a second time in reference to some Coles County Board members receiving unauthorized health insurance. ( Part 1 and Part 2 ) This response was a little more detailed, but in the end, failed to acknowledge...
CHARLESTON, IL. (ECWd) – The Coles County State's Attorney responded to my continued public comments in reference to some Coles County Board members receiving unauthorized health insurance. Part 1 of this series is here. In his January 30, 2019 memorandum (here), Coles County State's Attorney, Jesse Danley,...
ELWOOD, IN. (ECWd) - [caption id="attachment_52022" align="alignleft" width="161"] Former Fire Chief Brad Compton[/caption] We were just informed that Fire Chief Brad Compton of the Elwood, Indiana Fire Department was removed from his position by Elwood Mayor Todd Jones. Former Fire Chief Compton was informed Friday evening after an...
MARSHALL, IL. (ECWd) - While visiting Marshall, Illinois today, I noticed what has become a frequent sighting of mine when I visit Marshall: An Elwood Fire Department vehicle...
