Shelbyville, IL. - In a packed courtroom in Shelbyville, Illinois, Brad Halbrook took the Oath of Office of Illinois State Representative of the 109th Legislative District. The oath was administered by Judge Koester. Video is below and press release below that. Good Luck Brad!  Press Release:  [gview file="https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Halbrook-Oath.pdf" authonly="1"]...
Burl Barer, with Outlaw Radio in California, interviews Mike Callahan, Author of Too Politically Sensitive. Mike gives one of his best interviews yet on the subject of 1st Ammendment rights and corruption in Illinois and Edgar County. You can listen to the interview at the below link...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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. Â ...
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...
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...
