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05 Apr Brad Halbrook to be Sworn In as 109th District State Representative

Posted at 20:22h in feature, IL State Reps by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Illinois General Assembly  ***MEDIA ADVISORY***   For Immediate Release                                                                                Contact:  Vicki Crawford         April 5, 2012                                                                                                                    (217) 836-7624    Brad Halbrook to be Sworn In as 109th District State Representative Shelbyville, IL…Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) will be sworn in as the 109th District State Representative on Tuesday, April 10th at 11:45...

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04 Apr US Congressman Tim Johnson (R) to drop from race

Posted at 21:45h in feature, IL State Reps by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Springfield, Wednesday, Apr 4, 2012 It has been reported by Capitol Fax that US Congressman Tim Johnson (R) intends to drop out of his reelection race. The announcement will reportedly happen Thurday. On their website,  Capitol Fax states: "Possible replacements include Rodney Davis, Rep. Chapin Rose, Rep. Adam Brown,...

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04 Apr SIU does the right thing!

Posted at 20:39h in feature, General by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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SIU does the right thing, what a novel idea for for Edgar County! While researching for another article, we came across some questionable donations made from Southern Illinois University (SIU) to a Political Action Committee (PAC). I decided to submit a Freedom of Information Act Request...

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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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28 Mar Illegal Gun Sales?

Posted at 09:59h in feature, General by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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The now infamous Sheriff of Perry County Illinois, Sheriff Keith Kellerman (of the "Caseyville Handshake" fame), has issued a press release announcing the Perry County Task Force’ intention to sell forfeited guns though an auction with Langham Auctioneers. The problem here is that it is illegal...

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26 Mar Video: Edgar County Board Meeting 3-14-2012

Posted at 21:42h in Edgar County Board, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Below is the video from the 3-14-2012 Edgar County Board meeting. We may comment as time permits, but for now you can watch it.   ...

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24 Mar Elected Tax Assesor Forced to Resign – Conflict of Interest

Posted at 09:40h in Edgar County Assessor, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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EDGAR CO. - David Wright of Kansas is the Deputy Assessor in the County Assessors office.  He was also the elected multi-township assessor for Kansas, Grandview and Buck Townships.  After over a year of investigating and fact-finding it became clear everyone's expressed concerns that holding both offices was...

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23 Mar Don’t Shoot the Messenger!

Posted at 11:22h in feature, General by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Don’t Shoot the Messenger!  Why is it that people get so wrapped up into their own version of reality that they will attempt to alienate anyone who exposes truth? When this project first started, it was made completely clear to anyone who asked, that the ultimate...

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22 Mar Edgar County Named in Civil Rights Lawsuit

Posted at 12:18h in Edgar County Board, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 10 Comments

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  DID YOU KNOW?  While investigating other county related matters a search pulled up a Federal Civil lawsuit that had Dee Burgin's name in it.  Turns out it has not only Mr. Burgin's name on it but the names of several other people named to include County of Edgar, all...

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21 Mar Effective Midnight Tonight!

Posted at 22:32h in feature, IL State Reps by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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Information from Springfield has reported to the Edgar County Watchdogs that Roger Eddy has submitted his resignation effective at midnight tonight.  Mr. Eddy will be leaving his State Representative position to take on a new job with the Illinois Association of School Boards.  Mr. Eddy's open seat...

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