Edgar County Watch Dogs
Recent News About Edgar County Watch Dogs
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Paris school district election ballot adheres to state guidelines
Paris, Ill. – The Paris (Crestwood) Community Unit School District #4 has come under scrutiny due to public uncertainty about the election process this spring.
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Mahomet Township attorney demands destruction of FOIA-disclosed records
Mahomet Township's attorney, Michael A. Kraft, has issued a directive regarding records previously provided under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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Rochester mayor faces scrutiny over lawsuit settlement and re-election bid
Village of Rochester Mayor Joseph Suerdieck has addressed a letter to the State Journal-Register concerning a recent lawsuit settlement.
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Judge orders removal of editorial after Clarksdale's defamation suit
A Mississippi judge recently issued a restraining order requiring the Clarksdale Press Register to remove an editorial from its online platforms.
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Court rules Thaddeus Jones stays on ballot despite objection
In a recent decision, the Appellate Court has confirmed the Calumet City Electoral Board's ruling against Nyota Figgs' objection to Thaddeus Jones' candidacy.
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Mattoon school board member accused of filing false economic interest statements
Mattoon School District #2 Board Member John Hedges is under scrutiny for filing three false Statements of Economic Interest (SEI) forms over the past two years.
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Federal judge orders attorneys to lunch over professionalism concerns
In a recent case in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Eastern Division, Federal Judge R. David Proctor issued an unusual order to address professional conduct among attorneys.
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Illinois spent over $100k on POLITICO and Capitol Fax subscriptions in two years
With recent interest in federal government payments to POLITICO subscriptions, attention has turned towards the State of Illinois's expenditure on similar services.
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Dominion defamation lawsuits continue without trial date set
US Dominion Inc. has been engaged in defamation lawsuits since January 2021, targeting multiple defendants.
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Orland Fire District spends over $432K on public relations
The Orland Fire Protection District has allocated over $432,000 in recent years to Ray Hanania of Urban Strategies Group and All-Circo, Inc. for public relations services.
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SCOTUSblog founder Thomas Goldstein indicted for tax evasion
Thomas C. Goldstein, the founder and publisher of SCOTUSblog.com, has been indicted in Maryland Federal Court.
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Rantoul board upholds objection; trustee election referendum removed from ballot
The Village of Rantoul Electoral Board convened on January 13, 2025, to address objections concerning a petition for a referendum.
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Henyard files lawsuit over trustee meeting attendance
Tiffany Henyard, the supervisor of Thornton Township, has filed a legal complaint against two trustees from the same township.
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ECWd reflects on achievements as they close out another productive year
As the year 2024 comes to an end, the Illinois-based organization ECWd reflects on its accomplishments and looks forward to future endeavors.
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Rochester faces settlement over mayor's actions in federal civil rights lawsuit
The Village of Rochester is set to hold a special meeting this evening to address a federal civil rights lawsuit linked to the actions of Mayor Suerdieck.
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Thornton Township nominates Napoleon Harris slate; Henyard faces backlash
During the Thornton Township Democrat Caucus, the Democrats nominated a slate led by Napoleon Harris for township offices in the upcoming spring 2025 election.
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Orland Fire District paid consultant during imprisonment without fund recovery
Orland Park, Ill. – The Orland Fire Protection District engaged a consultant for diversity services at $3,000 monthly starting in June 2017.
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Cahokia School District donation prompts refund from Senator Belt's campaign
A recent audit of campaign donations has revealed that Cahokia Unit School District 187 contributed $800 to the "Friends of Christopher Belt" committee earlier this year.
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Thornton Township trustees refuse attendance at special meeting called by supervisor
Two trustees from Thornton Township have chosen not to attend a special meeting called by Supervisor Tiffany Henyard.
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Illinois gun ban ruled unconstitutional; state enjoined from enforcing penalties
US District Judge Stephen P. McGlynn has ruled on the Protect Illinois Communities Act, commonly known as the Illinois Assault Weapons Ban and Gun Registration law.