Author: Kirk Allen & John Kraft

08 Jun More Lawsuits under the watch of former Sheriff Tim Crippes

Posted at 19:56h in Edgar County Sheriff Department, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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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...

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08 Jun Former Sheriff Jailers – GUILTY!

Posted at 10:34h in Edgar County Sheriff Department, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 3 Comments

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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...

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31 May 6 Kansas Teens arrested – Home Invasion

Posted at 17:55h in Edgar County Sheriff Department, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature, Kansas Village Board by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 64 Comments

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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...

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30 May Herb Whitlock and Randy Steidl WIN!

Posted at 13:07h in Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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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...

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30 Apr Questionable Campaign Expenditures – Roger Eddy

Posted at 07:14h in feature, IL State Reps by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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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...

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27 Apr Fast and Furious……Edgar County Style!

Posted at 21:33h in Edgar County Board, Edgar County Sheriff Department, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 3 Comments

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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...

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15 Apr Sworn Deputy Ignores the law

Posted at 13:46h in 911 Board, Edgar County Sheriff Department, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 4 Comments

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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,...

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12 Apr Hutsonville CUSD #1 Hoodwinked

Posted at 21:36h in feature, IL State Reps by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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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...

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12 Apr Edgar County Chairman, King, or Dictator? – Part I

Posted at 20:02h in Edgar County Board, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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Can you imagine the reaction from your spouse if they come came home one day and found out you simply gave away all their tools without ever discussing it with you?  Can we all agree that would be a bad day on the home front?  Well if that...

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02 Apr Brad Halbrook Appointed as Illinois State Representative, 109th District

Posted at 20:08h in feature, IL State Reps by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Brad Halbrook was selected, by unanimous vote,  to fill the remainder of the open seat in the Illinois 109th State Representative District tonight, contrary to efforts by the now disgraced and retired triple dipper Roger Eddy to appoint anyone but him. Edgar County GOP Meeting last...

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