This following article is about the recent settlement of Randy Steidl with one of the defendants in his wrongful conviction federal civil lawsuit — the Illinois State Police. The suspect with political […]
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IL State Police Settle Wrongfull Conviction Suit
Breaking News: Nov 30, 2011 Illinois State Police settle with Randy Stiedl, HOWEVER, he has not settled his case against the city of Paris, former Paris police officials Gene Ray and James […]
Taxpayers footing the bill?
Here is a gem from upstate Illinois…………..that comes back to Edgar County! http://www.firstelectricnewspaper.com/2011/09/no-word-yet-on-who-gets-bill-for_19.html Still another possibility, according to Johnston, would be to find some other agency to foot the bill. If it […]
“Reverse Spin” – DuPage forest district paying consultants $66,000
From the DailyHerald.com http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111124/news/711249912/ After the DuPage Forest Preserve District forced out two employees suspected of misusing taxpayer funds and resources, the district announced Wednesday it has hired two consulting firms at […]
Dogs again…
The following are excerpts from an article in the Olney Daily Mail in Richland County showing the mentality of their county board – and another link in the disappearing dogs story. Stay with us, we’ll […]
Joe Paterno: “I wish I had done more”
Let’s talk about mandatory reporting……and a recently famous case of keeping it “in-house”. Here are some key points that people may not be aware of: Report shall be made immediately […]
Dist 95 BoE Meeting 11-7-2011
At the November meeting of the District 95 School Board a summary of the audit was presented. The District received a clean report, and it has one of the highest financial […]
Mugshot: Scum of the Month
From Metcalf, Edgar County, Illinois – A videotaped confession and it gets a plea deal? News story from WICD – Danville is here. Keep in mind: The legal components surrounding domestic […]
Illegal Animal Control Funds Transfers?
Does the County Board think that just because they make a resolution it makes it legal? Below is information on potential illegal transfers of funds from Animal Control to the county general fund. This […]
Is this what we get for $1500 ?
The following are two more Open Meetings Act Requests for Review sent to the Illinois Attorney General’s office this month. I will post updates as they are received. The first was an […]
ETSB (911) Oct 3, 2011 Meeting
ETSB (911) Oct 3, 2011 Meeting Video – I just realized I forgot to post it.
Paris City Council Meeting 10-24-2011
Video of the Paris City Council Meeting 10-24-2011. Congratulations to our newest firefighter! Looks like they will demo some of the buildings at the Ed Plex soon.
Mugshot: Theft Charges
In response to a FOIA requests for documents relating to the arrest of a former Edgar County Health Department employee, the following information was available on Chandra Smith. Please keep in mind […]
Health dept. talks about felony charge
This story comes from WTHI News: http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/crime/health-dept.-talks-about-felony-charge Updated: Monday, 17 Oct 2011, 10:44 PM EDT Published : Monday, 17 Oct 2011, 10:44 PM EDT Amanda Jarrett PARIS, Illinois (WTHI) – A former […]
News Release – Theft of Funds
News Release from the Paris Police Department: News Release, 10/17/2011 RE: Theft of funds / Edgar County Health Department On September 7th, 2011, the Paris Police Department was contacted by Officials of […]
Charges Filed
As a result of an investigation into the finances at the Edgar County Health Department, a felony theft warrant was issued for the former book keeper, Chandra Smith. Mrs. Smith, 39 years […]
2 or 3 wars not enough? Let’s add another one…
So, just so I get this straight: Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya aren’t enough – let’s throw in Uganda, (Southern) Chad (Central African Republic) (the World’s newest nation) and Congo for good measure. Where are all […]
Stolen Dogs?
This story is becoming all too common in Paris and Edgar County, as a matter of fact is has become a common occurrence in Richland and Crawford Counties also. This organization has […]
Oct ’11 – School Board Meetings
During the month of October I attended several District 95 School Board meetings. So far, the district still has not received the money for the new high school from the State of […]
Yet another article referencing Edgar County
From McHenry County – You can read it here: http://countyleaks.blogspot.com/2011/10/same-tech-firm-examined-computers-in.html
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Edgar County scores an “F” by the Sunshine Review
Edgar County scores an “F” by the Sunshine Review. Information here: http://sunshinereview.org/index.php/Edgar_County,_Illinois Well, they HAD to say SOMETHING good about it….. The good Edgar County’s website has not been updated since 5/10/2003 […]
Paris City Council Meeting
Video of the Sep 26, 2011 – 13 minute Paris City Council Meeting:
Draining the Teacher Pension Fund?
Thirty-four union elites are draining $338,000 a month from the Illinois teacher pension system see it here– including the $20,200 per month pension of the former President of the NEA (national teachers […]
Intimidation? How low will they go?
After attending an Animal Control meeting and a Distict 95 School Board meeting, three people – two BoE board members and another “prominant” (term used loosely) person, contacted my employers and told […]
Disclosure Print Edition Oct-Nov Issue
Edgar County is on page 27. Copies will be available at the Circle K (accross from Burger King) in Paris! Copies are available at the Junction in Kansas!
Former township trustee arrested for stealing over $71,000
http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/crime/former-township-trustee-arrested-for-stealing-over-71000 A story from nearby Brazil, Indiana. Updated: Saturday, 24 Sep 2011, 9:26 PM EDT Paul Hackett, 62 Published : Friday, 23 Sep 2011, 6:00 PM EDT Tom Brodbeck BRAZIL, […]
Animal Control Meeting Oct 3, 2011
Below is the Edgar County Animal Shelter committee meeting video from Oct 3, 2011. Below that is the proposal made by Terry Elston. So, if your taxes for owning a dog increase, make […]
Combine and Field Fire
There was a combine and field fire just west of Paris today (9-30-2011) it started approx 3:30 P.M. Don’t know the name of the owner yet. The Paris Fire Department arrived shortly […]
Robinson, IL 9-24-2011 Tea Party
Adam Andrzejewski – For The Good of Illinois – at the Robinson Tea Party 9-25-2011 The first part of the party!
