SPRINGFIELD, IL. - In an amazing news break, evidence gathered through the same method used by the Watchdogs, FOIA requests, it's become clear that even at the state level our government officials not only abuse our tax dollars but actually plot how to do it. When will...
SALEM, IL. - Phantom of the Office During extensive background work on former State Representative Roger Eddy it became clear that he had involved his son in numerous parts of his political circles to include, we assume, a full-time job with the State Comptroller’s office which...
EDGAR CO. After receiving several tips on our hotline concerning Paris Township using Public Funds to pave (chip and seal) the private drives of several homeowners, we decided to check into the issue. The Facts Here are the facts as determined by mulitple Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA)...
EDGAR CO. - After 9 months of the Edgar County ETSB (911) wasting taxpayer money, on the advice of their former attorney (S. Craig Smith), trying to get out of providing Public Documents pursuant to a Freedom Of Information Act request, the Illinois Attorney General has issued an opinion directing...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
