Money Generation – A Family Affair!

19 Jun Money Generation – A Family Affair!

Posted at 22:08h in 911 Board, Edgar County Sheriff Department, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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You may recall we did several stories on Revenue generation after the County Board chairman asked us to assist in finding revenue for the county.  Although we have identified numerous areas for them to establish revenue it appears the only options they are interested 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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12 Jun Still Chairman of 911?

Posted at 20:05h in 911 Board, feature by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 0 Comments

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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...

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11 Jun Update: Edgar County Transit District

Posted at 12:26h in Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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EDGAR CO. - Today's update on the Edgar County Transit District  "situation" we reported last week. Here is what we have been able to figure out: + The Edgar County Transit District is a "Public Body". + State and Federal Auditors are involved in an audit requested by the Transit...

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11 Jun Kansas School District defending lawsuit –

Posted at 12:09h in feature, School Boards by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 3 Comments

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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...

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09 Jun Civil Suit Verdict – GUILTY! – Burgin & Rogers

Posted at 15:10h in Edgar County Sheriff Department, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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EDGAR CO. -  Another black eye to Edgar County under the watch of former Sheriff Tim Crippes. "After a 4 day jury trial, the jury returned a verdict of the strip search in favor of plaintiff Angelina Cianfaglione and against: Dee Burgin for $15,000 compensatory damages and $20,000 punitive damages Terry...

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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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