Leadership Defined! – Video Iroquois Co…
IROQUOIS CO. (ECWd) - Just over 3 months of investigative work has lead to some of the most amazing illegal activities in Iroquois County. If you’re just joining us, you…
Half a Million Views!
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - Just a note to say “Thank You” to all of our readers! We passed the 500,000 page views milestone late-night on March 31, 2013. On July…
2012 Specimen Ballot – Edgar County -
Below you can view or download the specimen (sample) Edgar County Ballot: …
It’s in Your Hands!
At a time when the entire Middle East is on fire it’s becoming evident that the words from the Muslim Brotherhood that praised Jihad against America and Israel, We The…
Dee Burgin – Justice Update!
As so many of us know, this county has had more than its fair share of illegal activity and corruption and from all indications it appears to be a breeding ground…
Paris Beacon News Repairs
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) - While driving though town today I noticed a crew working on the exterior of the Paris Beacon News building. It appears as though the green Vitrolite has…
County Board Violates Own Policy Manual!
Our Pledge of Allegiance at every County Board meeting means nothing if we don’t understand what it means and blatantly ignore the very pledge they recite every month. In the…
Of The People, By The People, For The People!
I only dream of being able to pen a report with such meaningful statements as that of DANIEL J. O’HERN, SR.,Retired Associate Justice, Supreme Court of New Jersey and PROFESSOR PAULA A.…
CERWD Aug 2012 Meeting Video
After attending the August meeting of the Clark Edgar Rural Water district we can reaffirm the need to have elected officials instead of blind appointments from County Boards. It’s evident…
Rule of Law -What does it mean?
UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SHALL HAVE ONLY POWERS GRANTED BY LAW! Source: Illinois Constitution. (When is the last time anyone read it?) http://www.ilga.gov/commission/lrb/con7.htm Article VII SECTION 8. POWERS AND OFFICERS…
Convicted by a jury from now to eternity!
EDGAR CO. - As the word of a settlement being reached with Dee Burgin, Terry Rogers, and the county insurance company swirls over their Civil Rights conviction, it’s pretty clear…
Illinois Policy Institute Press Release .
EASTERN ILLINOIS - 8/28/2012 PRESS RELEASE from the ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE MEDIA CONTACT: Diana Rickert Diana@IllinoisPolicy.org or (312) 607-4977 Eastern Illinois counties earn low marks in government transparency audit…
Dishonorable Disclosures –
Intelligence and Special Operations forces are furious and frustrated at how President Obama and those in positions of authority have exploited their service for political advantage. Countless leaks, interviews and…
Nitpicking?? Thank You!
EDGAR CO - Our recent Fox in the Hen House article lead to an accusation of Nitpicking and the more we thought about it, the more we realized the importance…
Dee Burgin was “Let Go” today
EDGAR CO - We have just received information that Dee Burgin is no longer a Deputy in the Edgar County Sheriff Department. This comes after the 30 day appeal period…
“History Breaths…….It Belongs to You”
Every day I wake up and pray that more people will see what John and I see in this great nation and its people. Sure we all have our problems…
Can we recover our Moral Fiber?
Our Moral Fiber is being destroyed in this country, this state, this county, one day, one event, one person at a time. What is Moral Fiber? I think the definition…
County Board Ignores Misappropriations!
As usual, the county board sits silent and does nothing to hold people accountable for misappropriations of county funds even with stacks of evidence. More amazing is the auditors report and…
McFatridge – No Immunity, State or Federal! -
EDGAR CO. - Herb Whitlock and Randy Steidl are going to get their day in court, provided no settlement is reached between now and the trial dates. Steidl’s jury selection and…
Declaration of Independence – A Lesson in History!
July 4th has been a Federal holiday since 1941, officially, but the history and tradition of what is less commonly known as Independence Day dates back to the 18th century and…
Catholic School Bus Firebombed in Rockford, IL -
ROCKFORD, IL. - According to the Illinois Review, a Catholic pro-life school bus was firebombed in Rockford, Illinois last friday night. The bus was owned and operated by Our Lady of…
Transit District Update:
EDGAR CO - Was that the vessel of choice for certain employees of the Edgar County Mass Transit District? After a quick review of documents received thru a Freedom Of Information Act…
Village Board Ignores Ballot Vote .
EDGAR CO - We received numerous requests to attend the Village of Brocton board meeting so we showed up with cameras ready. My hats off to the Mayor for one very important…
Brocton Spring Festival and Draft Horse Show
Below you will find some pictures taken during the Brocton parade today, I was in it so I couldn’t take any pics until after I went thru – so here are…
Comments We’ve Received
EDGAR CO. - Some comments we receive deserve recognition for one reason or another. Below is one we received a couple days ago: “Message: I am just curious as to…
SIU does the right thing!
SIU does the right thing, what a novel idea for for Edgar County! While researching for another article, we came across some questionable donations made from Southern Illinois University (SIU)…
Illegal Gun Sales?
The now infamous Sheriff of Perry County Illinois, Sheriff Keith Kellerman (of the “Caseyville Handshake” fame), has issued a press release announcing the Perry County Task Force’ intention to sell…
Don’t Shoot the Messenger!
Don’t Shoot the Messenger! Why is it that people get so wrapped up into their own version of reality that they will attempt to alienate anyone who exposes truth? When…
Former State Trooper Encourages Activism in Illinois
A couple articles from around the state that have references to Edgar County. From DarienPatch (Please read the comments on the site below the story): “While recounting the story he tells…
District 95 BoE meeting Dec 5, 2011
The Distric 95 Board of Education meeting was held on Dec 5, 2011. Video (thanks to the school district) is below Chuck’s comments. ”At the December 5, 2011, meeting of…
