Yesterday I filed a four-count lawsuit against the City of Carlinville for its refusal to produce public records requested on January 16, 2017. Pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (“FOIA”), ...

According to the judicial docket entry for Shelby County, the Judge opened the single bid received for the sale of the farm ...

The Dolton Trustees who were served with a frivolous lawsuit by Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and Dolton Trustees Stanley Brown and Andrew Holmes have filed a Motion for Rule 137 Sanctions against ...

Piatt County Chairman Ray Spencer called for the resignation of the State’s Attorney and Assistant State’s Attorney citing lack of legal representation on County matters. The State’s Attorney, Dana ...

The Shelby County Electoral Board held its petition objection hearing this afternoon. After placing all the parties under oath, they were given a chance to submit any evidence or testimony they ...

US District Judge Stephen P. McGlynn issued his order on the Protect Illinois Communities Act, commonly called the Illinois ...

NPR ILLINOIS: State’s Top Fiscal Watchdog Misspent Nearly $250K In Campaign Funds, High Court Finds Investigative Reporter and Editors ("IRE"): Four finalists selected for 2021 Golden Padlock Award ...

Shelby County Dive Team has been operating under an assumed structure since 1997. It was recently brought to my attention that there were no formal establishment documentation or structure created ...

Parisians have a new place to enjoy a cup of coffee. The 120 Coffee Company, located on the south side of the courthouse square, held its ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening today. 120 Coffee ...

After years of research and learning the laws as they are applied to our local governments, we know there are answers to pretty much every challenge we come across in local government. A common ...

Facebook user Joy Schreiber noticed that the Illinois Bingo License and Tax Act permits local governments to conduct BINGO games “subject to” the restriction of a $10 maximum prize value for each game ...

UPDATE: 10-3-2024 – Court dismissed the Rule to Show Cause against Henyard “without prejudice”, meaning this can be included in any future filings. Henyard was also admonished by the Court, she ...