EDGAR CO. - Deputy Dee Burgin remains as the 911 Chairman in spite of losing the Federal Civil Rights case against him. And of course, if he can continue working in the county after a Civil Rights Violation, why not keep paying Nanette Crippes with ETSB funds in contradiction...
EDGAR CO. - A Kansas resident, Brenda Arbogast - formally known as Brenda Graves, has filed a lawsuit against the Kansas School District and its Board Members for negligence and willful and wanton misconduct over injuries she claimed she suffered during a visit to the school. She claims...
EDGAR CO. - A Civil Rights Lawsuit has been filed against the now convicted jailers Jason Ball and Kent Rhoads as well as former jail administrator Terry Weger, who we believe is also currently running for County Board. Courtney Utterback, while serving her sentence for a Class A...
EDGAR CO. - More corruption confirmed under the watch of former Edgar County Sheriff Tim Crippes. As if his own illegal gun running and official misconduct isn't bad enough we now have convictions on two of his Jailers, Kent Rhoads and Jason Ball. Information provided to the Watchdogs...
Six Kansas teenagers have been charged with multiple felony charges in connection with an April 29th home invasion, beating, and burglary in Kansas, IL. Arrest warrants were issued on May 30, 2012 and the following charges were filed: The suspects charged with Home Invasion (Class X Felony), Residential Burglary...
EDGAR CO - Breaking news this morning is that Herb Whitlock and Randy Steidl have won in their efforts to go to trial.  Former Edgar County States Attorney was seeking qualified and absolute immunity and Federal 7th Circuit Judge Baker Said NO! YES, States Attorneys, cops, and local government can be...
HUTSONVILLE, IL - I thought we could quit writing about Roger now that he is no longer in office, but the information keeps flowing. A few weeks ago, we published a couple of articles (here and here) on illegal campaign donations by the City of Paris...
EDGAR CO - Many of you may be aware of the federal gun running scandal that has become known as Fast and Furious. A federal operation where our own government has permitted the illegal sale and transportation of weapons across our borders in the hands...
Although the meat of this story pertains to our Edgar County ETSB (911 Board), we can't overlook the fact that a sworn officer of the law is the Chairman of that board. For over a year we have pointed out numerous illegal expenditures by that board,...
HUTSONVILLE, ILLINOIS  Hutsonville Schools Hoodwinked – by Superintendent Roger Eddy? It’s amazing where one little meeting can lead you. Back in October 2011, the Hutsonville School board held a school board meeting. Hutsonville is the home of former state representative and Hutsonville School Superintendent, Roger Eddy. What was...
