Author: John Kraft & Kirk Allen

28 Jun Immunity Denied – Burgin/Rogers ruling .

Posted at 17:39h in Edgar County Board, Edgar County Sheriff Department, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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EDGAR CO. - Rule 50 Motion Denied Judge McCuskey denied the defendants Rule 50 motion in an order dated today and entered final judgment in the amount of $70,000.00 for Ms. Cianfaglione. The orders are below.  Burgin and Rogers do not have qualified immunity! County insurance will pay judgement Get...

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25 Jun Jesse Jackson Jr. on “Medical Leave” .

Posted at 21:46h in feature, IL State Reps by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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SPRINGFIELD, IL - Within hours of the For The Good Of Illinois PAC  running an article referencing questionable fund raising tactics, the Chicago Tribune reports that Jesse Jackson Jr's staff released a brief statement disclosing that Jackson is on medical leave for "exhaustion". More information as it...

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24 Jun Free Driveway Anyone? .

Posted at 09:15h in Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 3 Comments

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EDGAR CO. After receiving several tips on our hotline concerning Paris Township using Public Funds to pave (chip and seal) the private drives of several homeowners, we decided to check into the issue. The Facts Here are the facts as determined by mulitple Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA)...

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23 Jun 911 – Confirmed FOIA Violation – 2011 PAC 17699 .

Posted at 18:12h in 911 Board, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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EDGAR CO. - After 9 months of the Edgar County ETSB (911) wasting taxpayer money, on the advice of their former attorney (S. Craig Smith), trying to get out of providing Public Documents pursuant to a Freedom Of Information Act request, the Illinois Attorney General has issued an opinion directing...

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18 Jun Catholic School Bus Firebombed in Rockford, IL –

Posted at 22:04h in feature, General by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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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 the Sacred Heart Academy in Rockford, Illinois. There are several articles and pictures at the above...

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14 Jun Transit District Update:

Posted at 20:30h in Edgar County State's Attorney, feature, General by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 4 Comments

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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 request, the following was revealed: Airfares, cruiseliners, farm implements, groceries at Wal-Mart, lunches and dinners at Paris restaurants,...

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11 Jun Update: Edgar County Transit District

Posted at 12:26h in Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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EDGAR CO. - Today's update on the Edgar County Transit District  "situation" we reported last week. Here is what we have been able to figure out: + The Edgar County Transit District is a "Public Body". + State and Federal Auditors are involved in an audit requested by the Transit...

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09 Jun Civil Suit Verdict – GUILTY! – Burgin & Rogers

Posted at 15:10h in Edgar County Sheriff Department, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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EDGAR CO. -  Another black eye to Edgar County under the watch of former Sheriff Tim Crippes. "After a 4 day jury trial, the jury returned a verdict of the strip search in favor of plaintiff Angelina Cianfaglione and against: Dee Burgin for $15,000 compensatory damages and $20,000 punitive damages Terry...

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07 Jun UPDATE: “Kansas 6” in Court

Posted at 13:00h in Edgar County State's Attorney, feature, Kansas Village Board by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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EDGAR CO. - Three of the "Kansas 6" had their first appearance in court today. We first broke this story with these articles. Dillon Armes appeared with council and was assigned a preliminary hearing for July 9, 2012 - He remains in custody. Quinton Inman appeared with council...

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05 Jun East Central Illinois Mass Transit District

Posted at 21:49h in Edgar County Board, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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EDGAR CO. - There have been alot of rumors spreading thoughout Edgar County the past few weeks, hopefully this will bring some of them to light. Today, the East Central Illinois Mass Transit District and Chester P. Sutton Senior Center have terminated the employment of their CEO, Kami Miller,...

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