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...
EDGAR CO. - 7-9-2012 Added Jack Eckerty Deposition Part 1 7-5-2012 More updates at the bottom of the page...
EDGAR CO. - Our investigations uncover more misdeeds in the East Central Illinois Mass Transit District. I took the time to read the "Local Mass Transit District Act", which deals with districts like we have in Edgar and surrounding counties. Interest in Contracts Forbidden In Section 4, the Local Mass...
EDGAR CO. - I received an invoice earlier in the year addressed to me personally and mailed to my home address. The invoice represented what claimed to be a PAST DUE amount of $250.75. It was an invoice from what would soon become the Famous Edgar County...
EDGAR CO. - Rule 50 Motion Denied Judge McCuskey denied the defendants Rule 50 motion in an order dated today and entered final judgment in the amount of $70,000.00 for Ms. Cianfaglione. The orders are below. Burgin and Rogers do not have qualified immunity! County insurance will pay judgement Get...
PARIS, IL. - Leadership and good judgement play a key role in the future of any community and we don't have to look very far to see why this county is in the mess it's in. The history of corrupt cops and civil rights violations in this county...
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Within hours of the For The Good Of Illinois PAC Â running an article referencing questionable fund raising tactics, the Chicago Tribune reports that Jesse Jackson Jr's staff released a brief statement disclosing that Jackson is on medical leave for "exhaustion". More information as it...
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)...
