Chris Patrick: “Staples or Paperclips?” – UPDATE…
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - Chris Patrick asks: “Do you mean to tell me that it costs the county $4,560.00 to decide between a paperclip and a staple?” Watchdogs ask: What…
Highway Funds at Risk? County Board Defending Suit
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - Nine citizens in Edgar County have filed a lawsuit against the County Board for their attempt at shielding Chris Patrick from his Conflict of Interest. That…
Amicus Curiae brief McFatridge v Madigan and Local Comparison
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform was permitted to enter an amicus curiae brief in support of the Illinois Attorney General and her decision to not allow…
Chandra Smith Pleads Guilty to Class 1 Felony Theft –
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - On May 22, 2013, Chandra Smith, former bookkeeper at the Edgar County Health Department, plead guilty of amended Class 1 Felony Theft Charges. We previously reported in these articles about…
6 Years in DOC for DUI that resulted in 2 Deaths –
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - Sentencing day finally arrived for Anita Rhodes, who plead guilty on October 4 , 2012 to Aggravated Driving Under The Influence Of Alcohol – a Class 2…
IL Supreme Court: State not stuck paying McFatridge Legal Bills
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - The Illinois Supreme Court, on May 23, 2013, filed the opinion on former Edgar County State’s Attorney Michael McFatridge v Lisa Madigan. This case involved McFatridge,…
Video – Edgar Co. Special Board Meeting 4-12-2013 –
Edgar County (ECWd) - Has our Society turned upside down to where right is wrong and wrong is right, and if you get your hand caught in cookie jar while…
Terry Payton – Motion for New Trial or Acquital Filed…
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - Disclosure News has learned that a motion was filed last Friday by Terry Payton’s defense attorney. This motion is seeking a new trial or an acquital.…
Special County Board Meeting – The Isaf Two Step!
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - Below is the video from the March 27, 2013 Special County Board Meeting regarding the conflict of interest as it relates to Chris Patrick and his documented Conflict…
Motor Fuel Tax – The Truth!
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - During the past county board meeting Don Wiseman reported that Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) allotments have been deposited. Implications are now being made that because the…
Mr. Isaf, Apply your own Standard!
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - In an e-mail I received several months ago from Mr. Isaf, he spelled out how he came to a conclusion on a particular legal matter we…
Amending the Law – The Legislative Process
Edgar Co. (ECWd) Roughly two years ago we were able to make the case to the County Board that the taking of Administration Fees was an act not allowed in…
IDOT to meet with Edgar County State’s Attorney
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - There is a meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 between IDOT Council and the Edgar County State’s Attorney to discuss the Conflict of Interest issue. Predictions…
Ten Years Of Deceit – Part 5
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - “I was referred an inquiry from the County Board to investigate…” “To Investigate” If a person is “truly” going to investigate something don’t you think the…
Terry Payton Trial Updates –
Disclosure News Magazine: The following are the Terry Payton Trial news updates from Disclosure News Magazine: Final Report from Disclosure on the Terry Payton Trial – foul language warning… Thu…
Ten Years of Deceit – Part 3
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - Purchase Agreement vs. Service Agreement To better understand some key statements made by the auditor and those made by the State’s Attorney, you need to first figure…
Ten Years of Deceit – Part 2
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - As mentioned in in this article, I tried for months to meet with Mr. Isaf on these issues since I knew when the facts came out they would…
Ten Years Of Deceit – Ambulance “Purchase” -
Words from Sir Walter Scott: “Oh! what a tangled web we weave When first we practice to deceive.” During a search for information on the Certificate of Deposit gifted to…
Edgar Co. Electoral Board Faces OMA Lawsuit
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - With Sandra Neal, current trustee of the CERWD, making a “Historical Moment” in Edgar County History, and the convening of the first-ever known Edgar County Electoral Board…
Snake in the Grass?
In all my years of dealing with people I don’t think I have ever seen a more underhanded attempt to manipulate people to ensure an agenda is met. Sadly, this…
Word Games Wont Work Chris Patrick!
Its becoming ever so clear that Chris Patrick knows quite well what he is doing and I am here to assure you, we will not let him get away with…
Seek Justice……..for ALL!
Many can see and understand the ongoing situation Chris Patrick has, and it’s creating quite a concern for a lot of people, specifically those that have either been directly impacted…
VIOLATING THE LAW- CONFIRMED!
It will never cease to amaze me how one person can be so blind to the law, and the application of the law, all while putting more stock in his…
“Walking Conflict of Interest”
The ongoing saga surrounding the actions of Chris Patrick and the meaning of Conflict of Interest My sources at the state level have confirmed that numerous issues are being addressed…
McFatridge immunity petition DENIED -
With his day of judgment swiftly approaching, former Edgar County State’s Attorney Michael McFatridge’s petition to the United States Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari was DENIED on January…
County Board Study Session 1-7-2013 -
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - “We Need To Get The County Off This Note” In a surprise (to us) move, Jeff Voight mentioned the need to figure out the situation with a…
Chris Patrick Reading Comprehension 101
After sitting through the County Highway meeting today, I would like to say I am surprised, but I guess nothing surprises me anymore. I presented the entire board with copies…
Hanger Access Blocked – FOIA for Financial Records Denied
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - Torturous Interference With Business In another attempt at infringing on the rights of RSB Aviation to conduct their business, Mr. Jimmy Wells, Edgar County Airport Manager,…
Edgar County Housing Authority – “No Action taken” –
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - We have been looking at the Edgar County Housing Authority (ECHA) for over six months now, trying to get a feel for how they are using…
YES ! On CERWD Trustees and Oct. Meeting…
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - We couldn’t attend the October 15, 2012 Clark-Edgar Rural Water District meeting – we were working other issues at the time. We do find it quite…
