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US Politics · United States

Justice Department asks court to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records

54% Center coverage: 170 sources

The Trump administration’s chaotic handling of the so-called Jeffrey Epstein files continued Friday as the Justice Department asked a federal judge to make public years-old grand jury testimony made behind closed doors against the convicted sex offender. See the Story

Veterans · Rohnert Park

Ex-Bay Area Police Officer Convicted of Posing as ATF Agent in Cannabis Extortion Scheme

83% Center coverage: 12 sources

By Tim Fang Click here for updates on this story San Francisco (KPIX) — A former San Francisco Bay Area police officer was found guilty in federal court Friday for posing as a federal agent, extortion and other charges in connection with a scheme to steal cannabis and money from drivers during traffic stops. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California announced that a jury convicted 40-year-old Joseph Huffaker, a forme…See the Story

Senate · Pekin

One-Time US Senate Candidate Charged with Solicitation of Murder

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A central Illinois woman who once launched a bid for U.S. Senate was charged with solicitation of murder, reported WEEK-TV, the NBC affiliate in Peoria. Allison Salinas was arrested on Tuesday by the Pekin Police Department following an investigation that began two weeks earlier, police stated in a news release. Prosecutors have filed a motion to detain Salinas ahead of...See the Story

Is Anyone In East Oakland and Morgan Townships Paying Attention To Illinois Law?

Coles Co. (ECWd) – After fielding numerous complaints regarding property tax increases in the East Oakland-Morgan Townships, we submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to obtain key records. Shirley Willison is the elected Multi- Township Assessor. This is the mother of the convicted felon,...Illinois · Illinois Read Article

Allendale Fire District’s Vehicle Used For Private Purposes –

Allendale, Ill. (ECWd) – On July 11, 2025, we received a tip that the Allendale Rural Fire Protection District was delivering water for a homeowner to fill her pool, and the home was not within the Allendale Fire Protection District. This is not a permitted...Illinois · Illinois Read Article

Court Orders Dolton To Pay Attorney Fees And Civil Penalty In FOIA Case –

Dolton, Ill. (ECWd) – On July 17, 2025, the Cook County Court Ordered the Village of Dolton, Illinois, to pay our attorney fees in the amount of $10,068.70, to pay our filing fees of $460.47, and to pay civil penalties in the amount of $5000.00...Dolton · Dolton Read Article

Freedom Of Information Act – Same Requests, Dramatically Different Response Points To A Cover-up

Ford Co. (ECWd) – If you have ever submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to a public body and wondered if the records provided truly represent everything you asked for, your concerns are valid. As a local government accountability organization, we routinely submit...Edgar County · Edgar County Read Article

Oakland Fire Protection District – Criminal Search Warrant Videos

Coles Co. (ECWd) – Below are a couple of the Coles County Sheriff’s Office’s body cam footage taken during the search warrant issued due to Kyley Willisons’ criminal conduct, for which he was convicted of theft of public funds while a Trustee for the Oakland...Illinois · Illinois Read Article

University Of Illinois Should Reevaluate It’s Public Comment Policy –

Champaign, Ill. (ECWd) – The Open Meetings Act (“OMA”) governs meetings of public bodies in Illinois, and the University of Illinois must comply with the Act. Section 2.06(g) grants the “Right to Speak” at public meetings, subject only to “reasonable” rules adopted and recorded by...Champaign · Champaign Read Article

Orland Fire Protection District Spent $70,500 So Far This Year On Lobbying And Press Releases –

Orland Fire Protection District (ECWd) – We previously reported on the $432,000 spent on media relations in the past few years. Since January 2025 (including July), the Orland Fire Protection District paid $28,000.00 to Ray Hanania’s “Urban Strategies,” continuing their spending of your tax money...Orland Park · Orland Park Read Article

Solar Farm Noise – Vermilion County –

Champaign Co., Ill. (ECWd) – There has been considerable discussion on the amount of noise produced by solar farms, and a proposed solar farm project in Vermilion County. According to one person who attended a meeting where solar farm noise was discussed: “Solar farms produce...Vermilion County · Vermilion County Read Article

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Justice Department asks court to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records

Ex-Bay Area Police Officer Convicted of Posing as ATF Agent in Cannabis Extortion Scheme

One-Time US Senate Candidate Charged with Solicitation of Murder

Is Anyone In East Oakland and Morgan Townships Paying Attention To Illinois Law?

Allendale Fire District’s Vehicle Used For Private Purposes –

Court Orders Dolton To Pay Attorney Fees And Civil Penalty In FOIA Case –

Freedom Of Information Act – Same Requests, Dramatically Different Response Points To A Cover-up

Oakland Fire Protection District – Criminal Search Warrant Videos

University Of Illinois Should Reevaluate It’s Public Comment Policy –

Orland Fire Protection District Spent $70,500 So Far This Year On Lobbying And Press Releases –

Solar Farm Noise – Vermilion County –

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