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08 Jul McFatridge – No Immunity, State or Federal! –

Posted at 18:33h in City of Paris, Edgar County Board, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature, General by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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EDGAR CO. - Herb Whitlock and Randy Steidl are going to get their day in court, provided no settlement is reached between now and the trial dates. Steidl’s jury selection and jury trial are scheduled to begin on January 14, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. Whitlock’s jury selection and...

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04 Jul Declaration of Independence – A Lesson in History!

Posted at 08:55h in feature, General by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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July 4th has been a Federal holiday since 1941, officially, but the history and tradition of what is less commonly known as Independence Day dates back to the 18th century and the American Revolution.In June of 1776 the representatives of the 13 colonies, then fighting in...

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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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14 Jun Village Board Ignores Ballot Vote .

Posted at 18:40h in feature, General by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 4 Comments

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EDGAR CO - We received numerous requests to attend the Village of Brocton board meeting so we showed up with cameras ready. My hats off to the Mayor for one very important part of the meeting, which was clear and transparent efforts to not only allow the public to...

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02 Jun Brocton Spring Festival and Draft Horse Show

Posted at 12:11h in feature, General by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Below you will find some pictures taken during the Brocton parade today, I was in it so I couldn't take any pics until after I went thru - so here are a few I managed to snap: [gallery link="file" columns="3" orderby="title"] Please pay them a visit this weekend...

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25 Apr Comments We’ve Received

Posted at 08:37h in feature, General by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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EDGAR CO. - Some comments we receive deserve recognition for one reason or another. Below is one we received a couple days ago: "Message: I am just curious as to why you call your site the "Edgar County Watchdogs" but only focus on Paris schools and city...

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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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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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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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