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May 19, 2026

What Say You Now?

…my understanding the city of Arcola accepted his resignation at a council meeting on 1/16.” While we agree he was being paid by Arcola the day he completed the application,…

Mattoon Police Hiring Update

Coles Co. (ECWd) – We published this article yesterday and outlined that we would update when we hear back from the entities referenced, Arcola and Mattoon. After publication, the City…

Did Mattoon Police Department Hire A Dirty Cop?

…Police Committee of Arcola, Illinois, according to a letter from the Chief of Police to Officer AJ Roley, made a preliminary determination that Officer Roley violated police department regulations, including…

Kraft v. Arcola Township Oral Arguments Audio –

…of Information Act, and Kraft’s assertion that Arcola Township violated the act. Listen to the arguments below: http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/AppellateCourt/Audio/2016/4th/030916_4-15-0028.mp3 . Please consider a donation to the Edgar County Watchdogs. [wp_eStore_donate id=1]…